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Well, it got fixed and I'm gonna pick up the car tomorrow morning. Total cost of repairs: $115 or more USD, I haven't seen the bill yet and I don't remember if they said that was before or after tax
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Okay they're telling me it's the timing belt. I don't get that because when I looked at it it looked fine to me, but I dunno. I asked them if the car would be fixed after that and they said yes, and it would cost me quite a bit to get the car towed all the way over here and then do it myself so I'm letting them do it. I'm really glad the shadows have non-interference engines, had this been a talon like I wanted to get (but didn't have the money) :Q
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Any idea what the trouble could be?
Okay, I drive a '88 Dodge Shadow (non-turbo), and today on the way to school my engine died on me. I had gotten off the highway 5 mins before, and I was driving down this street and going under an overpass. I usually go fast through here, at around 80km/h (50mph) or so, so my momentum carries me up the other side without having to give gas.
Just at the part where the road curves upward again, my engine died. I didn't realize it at first, I only noticed that my gas pedal wasn't working. Since it's an automatic the car didn't stop quickly like it would in a standard, so I was basically coasting along. I then noticed that the check engine and oil lights were on, so I "stopped" the engine (it was already stopped though), and quickly found a place to park before I stopped in the middle of the road.
I went down to the Canadian Tire and got a manual, then checked the engine code. It was 33-55, which according to the book was something to do with the AC. However, I don't have AC! Anyways, the car woudln't start up again, I checked the hoses and electrical connections but they seemed to be ok. I also took off the timing belt cover and looked at the timing belt but it wasn't ripped or anything. I really didn't know what the problem was, so I got a friend from the college to help me push it 1/2 mile to the closest mechanic. Now it's there :frown:
I just got my paycheck, now watch it all dissapear :frown:
Heck I may even have to borrow money.. this pisses me off.
Old edit:
Well, it got fixed and I'm gonna pick up the car tomorrow morning. Total cost of repairs: $115 or more USD, I haven't seen the bill yet and I don't remember if they said that was before or after tax
Old edit:
Okay they're telling me it's the timing belt. I don't get that because when I looked at it it looked fine to me, but I dunno. I asked them if the car would be fixed after that and they said yes, and it would cost me quite a bit to get the car towed all the way over here and then do it myself so I'm letting them do it. I'm really glad the shadows have non-interference engines, had this been a talon like I wanted to get (but didn't have the money) :Q
Original post:
Any idea what the trouble could be?
Okay, I drive a '88 Dodge Shadow (non-turbo), and today on the way to school my engine died on me. I had gotten off the highway 5 mins before, and I was driving down this street and going under an overpass. I usually go fast through here, at around 80km/h (50mph) or so, so my momentum carries me up the other side without having to give gas.
Just at the part where the road curves upward again, my engine died. I didn't realize it at first, I only noticed that my gas pedal wasn't working. Since it's an automatic the car didn't stop quickly like it would in a standard, so I was basically coasting along. I then noticed that the check engine and oil lights were on, so I "stopped" the engine (it was already stopped though), and quickly found a place to park before I stopped in the middle of the road.
I went down to the Canadian Tire and got a manual, then checked the engine code. It was 33-55, which according to the book was something to do with the AC. However, I don't have AC! Anyways, the car woudln't start up again, I checked the hoses and electrical connections but they seemed to be ok. I also took off the timing belt cover and looked at the timing belt but it wasn't ripped or anything. I really didn't know what the problem was, so I got a friend from the college to help me push it 1/2 mile to the closest mechanic. Now it's there :frown:
I just got my paycheck, now watch it all dissapear :frown:
Heck I may even have to borrow money.. this pisses me off.