dimebrite
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nightmare #2
Well now that my wifes vehicle got all straightened out, my son and I broke down with some frozen fuel lines in my truck... i'll spare you folks of the chronicle; but at the least the truck is running now and we're heading home soon...of course another weekend of no work getting done and NO FISHING...ugggghh... I just counted and this is my fifth breakdown in 1.5 years in 3 different vehicles....
Anyways; I got a chance to meet clint and he was awful helpful with advice on the truck and he was ready to come down and get his hands dirty to help get the truck running... its good to know there's good people out there... at this point I've managed to meet about 7 or so folks from this forum and every single one I've met are hands down good people... just figured id share my thoughts... thanks again clint
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/16 16:11:23
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It was some seriously cold chit--had to spend the entire weekend in an ice rink to warm up.
Steel on a pin---so easy a caveman can do it.
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/16 16:36:24
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You ain't kidding metal, im outside right now and just saw the thermometer in town read 23 above.... if I hadn't seen it i wiouldve of thought it was 80..lol.. it was a balmy -6 this morning compared to -14 yesterday
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/16 17:15:49
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23-wow- time for flip flops and a speedo.
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/16 17:20:51
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That really sux. Feel bad you had your son with you.Looks like I'll be off due to weather tomorrow.If I can help from here, don't hesitate to ask.
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/16 18:23:40
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Coors Light & Watered Down Gas.. some folks consider that Karma....  seriously - I'd change the fuel filter on that truck - it might be mucked up if it froze. Did Volvo take care of your problem pro-bono?
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/16 18:44:28
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Pete, thanks for the offer but we got her running good now....you should hit the rivet if you've got Monday and tueday off, the slush just cleared below town before sunset; and Trevor, the temp just hit 30 in town; there were a few ladies in string bikinis doing cannon balls off the bridge in town little while ago....fichy, maybe dawns new web cams caught them on film and you can watch it on facebook ;)
btw, trev; your bottle of blackberry was a little more than half full ;)
Drake, volvo and my dealer ended up covering parts... just had to swallow the labor cost...which I haven't digested yet
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/16 18:50:17
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Even w/ a stool softener that's sure to leave some blood on the tp 
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/16 20:24:46
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WOW- all that fun on less than half a bottle- gettin old can save ya money. Was a time-----
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/16 21:05:17
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Hey Trev, maybe what's left in the bottle along with a stool softener will help me swallow and digest that jagged pill I have to swallow when I go to pick my car up from the dealer... metal slayer; it may very well be a bloodless one after all
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/17 04:48:23
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The highly-skilled factory-trained Vulva wrench monkeys probably command an hourly rate of $80/hr. The highly-trained Vulva shop mgr will inflate the labor a few hours to help cover his share of the pro-bono parts he tossed your way - and the scalp will cover retail price of the parts - not his cost. Take my advice - don't donate any blood in the near future, after tomorrow you will down at least a pint.
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/17 05:33:45
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Doesn't really matter what the parts were because I pay zero of that. They did estimate 17 man hours and it was actually at 90 dollars per... it seems to have taken them atleast 17 hours, and the one day I was there they had 2 techs on it.... being in business myself; im not one of those people to assume they are making some ridiculous profit off of that... heck; my rate per mechanic is 95 and the first hour gets a 55 dollar service fee... my actual cost per hour with mechanics salary and overhead percentage is actually 75.... im sure volvo gives their guy health benefits and other perks as well... they put their best guy on my vehicle who's been working for them for 14 years.... that in itself tells me they take care of their employees... they're customer service with me was phenomenal not to mention... and this isn't even the place I bought the car from... I have no problem with the hourly charge.... my problem is volvo not taking more responsibility; so yes; I may be bloody outcome in the end ;) On the other hand, seems as if these lawyers and accountants with little overhead are the ones that are really raking it in
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/17 06:32:29
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ORIGINAL: dimebrite
On the other hand, seems as if these lawyers and accountants with little overhead are the ones that are really raking it in
Just a computer capable of running multiple tabs and a couple showers w/ Sandusky YeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Steel on a pin---so easy a caveman can do it.
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/17 06:54:17
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ORIGINAL: dimebrite
On the other hand, seems as if these lawyers and accountants with little overhead are the ones that are really raking it in
Just a computer capable of running multiple tabs and a couple showers w/ Sandusky YeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Lmfao... Id say more of a yeeeeeeeeeeeeebbbbbbbuuuuuuuuwwwwwwaaaaaahhhhhhh.............
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/17 10:25:48
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I bet the defense lawyer for Sandusky will rake in major ching. Unlike lawyers, accountants have scrupels, IMO most would just cap the filthy SOB behind the ear with a 22LR shell. (Frugal accountants would use the least-expensive ammo required to scramble that dirty perv's twisted brain.
yeah DB - very low overhead in da home office. Morning commutes are great - from the bed to the coffe maker to da puter room - especially on mornings like today when the unwashed masses of nitwits are trying to kill each other on black-ice coated highways.
(Plus I get to employ multiple tabs and conversate with geniuses on fishing forums..)
YEEEEHHHAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. - when/if our beloved chip salesman goes "under-da-covers" with Dawn, me thinks his first words in his report will state
"Betcha can't eat just one"
BBBWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/17 12:58:22
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Hate goin up weekends but this next one may be my only chance for quite a bit. Hope to make it sometime late Friday till Sun PM. Mostly wanna close my eyes with no phones or computer stuff and just stare out the back window--may even fish.
How much snow on the ground up there???
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/17 17:45:54
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RT there is about 6 inches or so on the ground and it's fading fast. With Mid 40's this weekend it may be gone.
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/17 18:16:51
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Wow; down to 6??? When I plowed the drive on Saturday there had to be a good 16-18.... haven't checked the gauges yet today from but id assume they're gonna rise.... I wouldn't mind 1000/1200 flow for this weekend
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/17 21:38:25
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ThaNKS GUYS- SUPPOSE GOTTA GET MY PLOW GUY ANYHOW CAUSE ITS PROBABLY KNEE DEEP AND HARD AS A ROCK IN FRONT OF THE DRIVEWAY.
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/17 21:51:08
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Just saw that we may get 6 plus late tonight and tomorrow and maybe 3 to 6 on Thursday and THEN back up to the 40's
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/18 02:40:14
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KNEE DEEP AND HARD AS A ROCK That's how a former GF of mine used to describe litte DT... I was going to ask you if you had a dedicated plowguy for your place up there. At least you are catching a break this year. Some years can be brutal and cost a bit of ching to keep the driveway open.
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/23 08:23:19
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For those who were so concerned (metal and drake ;)
My car was picked up this weekend and all is well. It was a bloodless venture in itself.... it was a bloody Thursday and friday though when I found out my truck needed a fuel pump....ugggggghhhhh .....
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/23 17:46:08
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What did it do quit again? The ice could have froze it and messed it up or it could have been the culprit from the beginning. I found it strange when you said the reset button was tripped. It's an in tank job, hopefully you got a good mechanic down there.
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/23 19:21:13
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It actually quit on me about 100 more times...lol.. sometimes to start it I had to hit the reset button at the same time. The last mile before the shop I bring it to yielded about 20 stalls alone... pretty aggrevating... when they pulled the pump out it was covered in muck and the sock underneath as well... they also changed the filter and the safety switch as well. Just waiting for the next vehicle to brake down now. Im sure it wont be long 
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/23 19:55:44
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I hear you for me it was Timing belt, hood cable (6 hours to get the hood open and and hour to replace broke AFTER I drained the oil to change it), oil pan
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/23 20:25:33
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Stop running your truck on a near empty tank and your in-tank pump will last a long long time.
The gas actually cools the pump.
#1 reason for fuel pump failure - runnin on empty..
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/23 21:05:25
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I'd figure a man of ur stature could afford a tow truck? 
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/23 21:07:49
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Stop running your truck on a near empty tank and your in-tank pump will last a long long time.
The gas actually cools the pump.
#1 reason for fuel pump failure - runnin on empty..
Mine is always running on Empty.. Heck the light is on now , as usual.. Funny thing is I fill it up $80.00 in the am then when I return from fishing the darn light is on again.. Strange .. Your right, it cools the pump too.. My 05 tundra (bought new in june06 )has just under 130,00 miles and still have only changed the oil & front brakes, thats IT.. I know, it's only a matter of time but she has been good to me so far.. Unlike all those chevy or dodge trucks that were junk at 120,00
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/23 21:22:08
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I'd figure a man of ur stature could afford a tow truck?
butt butt butt then he could not achieve a 20 stall day - on his way to a 20 hookup day on da riva!!! YYYYEEEEEEHHHHAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: nightmare #2
2012/01/23 21:23:52
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I actually changed a pump on an Escort and when I bench tested it it was throwing sparks. Just lucky I kept my tank full and it was covered with gas. Of course they ALWAYS go bad AFTER you just fill the tank so it is a pain to drop it. For future reference you can sometimes coax them back into working by banging on the tank.
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