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fancycwabsThe Cooper POS seems to have a power steering pump going out. It runs constantly (even with the ignition turned off, running down the battery). I was hoping that maybe it just had a leak, and topping off the reservoir would stop the pump.
To that end, I called MINI to make sure they didn't require Magic Unicorn Blood as power steering fluid. The service representative refused to tell me what grade fluid to use, and told me to take it to the dealership. I explained my opinion of the dealership, and my unwillingness to give MINI another fucking penny of my hard-earned money. He told me that he was sorry, but I was SOL, he didn't have access to that information.
I called the dealership, and they gave me the grade. Pentosin CHF 11S, which is the automotive equivalent of Magic Unicorn Blood (note the $25 price tag for a bottle of $3 Power Steering Fluid). Also, Advance Auto Parts doesn't have it. Neither does AutoZone. They directed me to a garage that specializes in BMW repairs, and they sold me a can of it.
Then back home, where I took the top of the power steering reservoir and immediately dropped it down the engine, where it got hung and we spent fifteen minutes trying to locate it, and another two minutes trying to knock it loose. I topped off the reservoir (I assumed the notch on the dipstick on the top was the fill line), and it didn't work. Then Mrs. Cwabs shouted at me.
She's taking it to the shop today, for another thousand dollar repair (probably) less than four months after the last, eight-thousand dollar repair. Checking online I see that we'll probably have to replace the entire fucking steering rack, which undoubtedly will be five grand as they cut the parts out of pure Mithril.
To that end, I called MINI to make sure they didn't require Magic Unicorn Blood as power steering fluid. The service representative refused to tell me what grade fluid to use, and told me to take it to the dealership. I explained my opinion of the dealership, and my unwillingness to give MINI another fucking penny of my hard-earned money. He told me that he was sorry, but I was SOL, he didn't have access to that information.
I called the dealership, and they gave me the grade. Pentosin CHF 11S, which is the automotive equivalent of Magic Unicorn Blood (note the $25 price tag for a bottle of $3 Power Steering Fluid). Also, Advance Auto Parts doesn't have it. Neither does AutoZone. They directed me to a garage that specializes in BMW repairs, and they sold me a can of it.
Then back home, where I took the top of the power steering reservoir and immediately dropped it down the engine, where it got hung and we spent fifteen minutes trying to locate it, and another two minutes trying to knock it loose. I topped off the reservoir (I assumed the notch on the dipstick on the top was the fill line), and it didn't work. Then Mrs. Cwabs shouted at me.
She's taking it to the shop today, for another thousand dollar repair (probably) less than four months after the last, eight-thousand dollar repair. Checking online I see that we'll probably have to replace the entire fucking steering rack, which undoubtedly will be five grand as they cut the parts out of pure Mithril.
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Date: 2007-03-08 07:18 pm (UTC)My V W had a problem that would drain the battery power, remember? No one could figure out what it was. So it happened that I had to unhook the battery every time I parked or I'd have to find some incline to pop the clutch in order to start it. (Can one pop a Cooper clutch?) I carried a nice little wrench with me everywhere for battery unhooking and rehooking.
I have a friend here with a Cooper. I'll ask her if she's had similar troubles.
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Date: 2007-03-08 07:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-03-08 07:32 pm (UTC)We'll get an American-made Japanese car next, I think. Support the local economy and all.
HELLO SIR
Date: 2007-03-08 09:26 pm (UTC)I inadvertently stumbled upon your info while scouring through various public records and led myself to this page.
Oddly, I read your review for Saigon II last week before visiting there last Friday. (And you're right, it's going to be a shame when it closes, because my wife and I were the only patrons present.)
Anyway, it amazes me that an epicure such as yourself allows his property to become overgrown like that of a jungle of Vietnam.
If I'm wrong, and I somehow have a different Randy, with a companion named Amy, that drives a mini-cooper, then please ignore this interjection and continue with your day. If I'm right, can you provide some insight on your lawn of despair?
Respectfully,
entcolin
Re: HELLO SIR
Date: 2007-03-08 09:37 pm (UTC)To answer your question, TruGreen Chemlawn only sprays the lawn on one side of your sidewalk for their exorbitant prices, and we haven't gotten around to firing their sorry posteriors. Can you suggest another company perhaps?
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Date: 2007-03-08 09:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-03-09 12:55 am (UTC)Does Tennessee have a lemon law? Georgia doesn't, but it might be worth checking into.
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Date: 2007-03-09 01:03 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-03-09 11:30 am (UTC)Re: HELLO SIR
Date: 2007-03-09 05:18 pm (UTC)When I mentioned your jungle, I was not referring to the prevalence of weeds, I was speaking to the 18" grass growing along the perimeter of your domicile and the overgrown shrubs that look more neglected than a kid left in a daycare van in Memphis in August.
I have a nice gas weedeater and a wonderful pair of shears if you would like a horticulture lesson.
Your pal,
entcolin
Re: HELLO SIR
Date: 2007-03-09 05:29 pm (UTC)Also: Do you spend a great deal of time creeping around my yard? I find that particularly unnerving.