I have sad news.

[hzl eyed grl]

Originally posted by: LordMaul

we just started throwing rocks and squirrels

Wow, you must run pretty fast. What did you throw them at?

Damnit, I had to edit it again. Can you tell I'm tired? lol I thought I typed it all okay, but I guess not.

 

[JC]

Hey Heather, if it makes you feel any better, take a look at my project car....it needs a lot more than an alternator

JC

 

[Miramonti]

Originally posted by: hzl_eyed_grl
it's also true that some men are insensitive pricks.

I think that's an oxy-moron.

Anyhow, replacing an alternator and a master cylinder is generally considered maintenance expense, particularly with a car that was bought used. One can never predict when they will go out, especially alternators...chances are tho that when you got the car the master cylinder was already in bad shape.

 

[hzl eyed grl]

Originally posted by: JC
Hey Heather, if it makes you feel any better, take a look at my project car....it needs a lot more than an alternator

JC

Right on. When you're finished, I better get a ride in it. heehee

I think that's an oxy-moron.

Ummmm, no. An oxy moron would be a sensitive prick. (or just a sensitive man)

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: JC
Hey Heather, if it makes you feel any better, take a look at my project car....it needs a lot more than an alternator

JC

Nice.

Sorry about your car Hzl..

 

[dahunan]

EDIT #2: No squirrels were harmed in the story. They were far away and we were just seeing if we could throw that far. lol

For what it is worth, Thank You..
I have always been bummed when I heard about people hurting animals for fun.

Check this site for some kind motivation and support
www.greatday.com

 

[BostonRedSoxx]

If I read this correctly, all your car needs is an alternator??? Anyone who knows anything about auto repair can have one of them slapped in your car in maybe 30 minutes tops and you'd be on your way. They're not that expensive either, and lots come with lifetime gaurentees. It's not that big of a deal.

 

[hzl eyed grl]

Originally posted by: BostonRedSox
If I read this correctly, all your car needs is an alternator??? Anyone who knows anything about auto repair can have one of them slapped in your car in maybe 30 minutes tops and you'd be on your way. They're not that expensive either, and lots come with lifetime gaurentees. It's not that big of a deal.

Okay, maybe I can clarify another way. *Sigh*

We didn't know it was the alternator when it happened. We were in the middle of nowhere. My friends had to be in Bakersfield a few hours later. The only choice we had at the time, was to tow it back to my dad's where it could be looked at again. I'm aware of how expensive/inexpensive alternators are, but I had no freaking choice at the time but to leave the car. Better?

 

[yobarman]

this happened to me and my friends....alternator problem, but it was in the middle of winter, in the upstate new york... where we sat in the snow for about 3 hours. it was a fun time indeed.

 

[XCLAN]

Originally posted by: hzl_eyed_grl
We went to go get my car yesterday and about 119 miles from my dad's house, my car stopped running. When we were getting around Stockton from Sacramento my radio stopped playing while my left blinker was on. At first I thought it was just the radio station cutting out so I didn't pay any attention to it. Then, it happened again and I knew it was more than coincidence. I tried with my right blinker. . . same thing. Tried with my lights. . . same thing. So I called my dad and told him what was going on and wanted to know what he thought it was. Before I talked to him, I turned down my radio so I could hear him. After talking to him, my radio wouldn't come back on. Great, now what?? So I go maybe 20 more miles and start up a hill. While going up it felt like I was losing power. I pushed harder on the accelerator and it felt like it drained even more. Finally, my car died all together and we were in the middle of fscking NO WHERE when my car finally died. Well, my friends have AAA and they got it towed back to my dad's house. (We were 119 miles from there at that point.) After crying for about an hour, I finally stopped and we just started throwing rocks at squirrels and stuff because there was nothing else to do. I took a picture of my car on the side of the road. lol I also took a picture of the nothingness where we were. I'll post them when I get them developed.
So........I called my dad just a little while ago after getting back home (we stopped in Bakersfield over night so my friends could visit friends of theirs.) and he said that my alternator is gone. OH, while on the side of the road I noticed something wet under my car. My car has NEVER leaked anything the whole time I've owned it, mind you. It's oil. GREAT. Maybe he just didn't tighten the oil filter or something, I dunno. I'm hoping for the best on that one. So now I have to save up money again and get an alternator and he said I need a new master cylinder for my breaks.

*Sigh* I had a bad weekend.


EDIT: Oh yeah, it was the first time I'd driven my car since March.

EDIT #2: No squirrels were harmed in the story. They were far away and we were just seeing if we could throw that far. lol

this "EDIT #2: No squirrels were harmed in the story. They were far away and we were just seeing if we could throw that far. lol "

saved you from getting flamed by me. -

 

[Mustangrrl]

Sorry about your car, Heath, I know how it is to have your hopes totally blown and to be carless (my Mustang blew a head gasket last year, I had to depend on other people for rides, it sucked).

Sounds like some you boys are PMSing. Take an Advil and lie down for a while if you can't behave.
~robyn

 

[yakko]

That really sucks.

 

[Storm]

Man that sucks... but if more random stuff keeps going "dead" and or breaking, you'd better get a new car. You already put in a ton of money in it.

 

[hzl eyed grl]

this happened to me and my friends....alternator problem, but it was in the middle of winter, in the upstate new york... where we sat in the snow for about 3 hours. it was a fun time indeed.

I can now say I feel your pain, 'cept we weren't in snow. lol

this "EDIT #2: No squirrels were harmed in the story. They were far away and we were just seeing if we could throw that far. lol "

saved you from getting flamed by me.

lol That's why I thought I'd add it. My friends and I are all very much animal lovers. You should have seen my friend this weekend. Her friend has a daughter and they just got a new kitten. My friend, Rebecca, kept telling her friend's daughter to be careful with the kitty. She didn't think she was holding him the right way.

Sorry about your car, Heath, I know how it is to have your hopes totally blown and to be carless (my Mustang blew a head gasket last year, I had to depend on other people for rides, it sucked).

Sounds like some you boys are PMSing. Take an Advil and lie down for a while if you can't behave.
~robyn

Thanks, babe. I'll get over to Vegas some time. We still have to party! Oh, and I don't think they need just Advil. They need some Motrin too.

That really sucks.

/me waves hi to yakko

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: JC

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: jjsole
Sad news? Unfortunate, yes but I don't find that sad news. I thought maybe your cat died or something.

I must agree. Sure it sucks, but if you haven't used it since March, it can't be that big of a deal.

Hmm....it wasn't like she just decided to park it, she couldn't afford to fix it....not like she didn't want to be driving it.

Cool your jets son. Now that have the whole story, I can see why she cried. It sucks when it seems like everything that could go wrong, does. Hang in there Heather.

 

[tm37]

You may not need to replace the alternator. Have you Mechanic check the "brushes" and you may beabl to just replace them for around 10-20 bucks. PM if you want my Phone number so I can explain it to your cousins BF. I used to do that on alot of the alteranators that got replaced when I worked at Kragens. Not sure on the honda ones but I know on the Chevy and ford ones we used to all the time.

 

[hzl eyed grl]

Cool your jets son. Now that have the whole story, I can see why she cried. It sucks when it seems like everything that could go wrong, does. Hang in there Heather.

Thank you.

 

[cavdraco]

that sucks, but at least you didnt roll it
I did and im still trying to get it put back together
keep your chin up

Cav