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Old 08-07-2014, 07:02 PM   #10
I am my own mechanic....
 
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Professionals aside, I think the DIY guys answer questions that they have dealt with. Ask me anything about brakes or bearings.

Personally, I read every complaint and make mental notes what the issues were and how they were fixed. Sooner or later I will have that issue too.

As for the pro guys, it must get old seeing "I hear a tapping sound in the engine, how long can I drive it like this?" or "What is that sound" when there's only thousands of parts to an engine. And no one wants to hear the 'best guess' that starts right off with valves or chain guides. Everyone wants it to be an easily accessible vac line that's slipped off.

Issues like "HELP!! WON'T START!!"could be dozens and dozens of issues. Same with most problems. Sometimes you get lucky and someone has been there and did that, like my headlight question. By the time it passes the DIY crowd and needs a pro, it's admirable folks will take these things on, but a pro can get it done in a fraction of the time from experience.

Best o luck with your issue.
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