directory,
The mechanic and shop owner thought the same thing you did, but apparently that is not the case, they had to order these big bad bolts from isuzu and have them delivered to the nearest dealership, which is 60 miles away, shipping was included in this price.
The bolts (as I understand it in my novice non mechanics mind) are 2 of 16 that they had to take out to get to the valves, they are quite long, like 6ish inches and sort of springy, so that they can take the shaking around in there.
The body of the engine was aluminum and the bolts are steel, so the threads were rusty (he showed them to me today) so 2 of them had to be drilled out and they will have to be replaced, so that is where the hundred dollar bolts came in, they are the replacements.
ouch! We were all shocked at the price...this mechanic is not very impressed with this engine...I am not sure if anyone else could have done it better, the import guys, who would have charged me quite a bit more for this valve job, might have had more experience and known some trick, but, it evens out in what they charge comparatively.
I'm going to get the transmission flushed as soon as I get the truck back and can afford it, maybe sooner, I might charge it, after pricing a transmission today!
How long does it take for a tranny to go, once it begins slipping, does anyone know, not that this truck is slipping, a buddy of mine has a pathy and his revs (alot) before it goes into 2nd.
Does anyone in the Oklahoma area want to buy my Rodeo? Just kidding, I think
I haven't decided what to do, can't really afford another car payment, but I also don't know if I have the time for all of the upkeep required...maybe when I get her back, I will fall in love again and find the time.
Jan.