What should I do here?

84_GT350 · 06-01-2001, 02:46 AM

My car died today while on my way to work. No fuss or drama...I took a turn gently and it just flat out died and wouldn't fire back up. Now...a month or two ago it did the same thing and I took it to a shop and they fixed a wire on my MSD box. It ran great until (I assume) today. My question is, since I frequent this shop whenever my car breaks down and they've always treated me really well (good deals, great service), if it's the same problem that they tried to fix last time should I expect them to do it for free this time? I mean...I don't want these guys thinking that I'm implying they do sh!tty work...but I'm also hard up for money and don't wanna pay to fix the same thing twice. What should I do? (This is, of course, assuming it's the same problem).

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

Power · 06-01-2001, 02:53 AM

If you have exausted your other resources in troubleshooting it and don't have a clue, then yes, I would go back to the shop. If they are a reputable shop like you imply, and they have treated you good before then most likely they should fix it for no charge. Thats if its the same problem like you said. Shops like that tend to be aware of the power of "word-of-mouth". If they charge you twice to fix the same thing you tell your friends who tell their friends....etc. Good luck getting it fixed.

Smokedawg · 06-01-2001, 07:59 AM

Could be your control module too. They usual go out all at once. But I agree if they fixed it before and if its the same problem I would expect them to fix the problem free of charge unless for some reason its your fault.(Not saying that it is)

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347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, A9P Computer, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley Fuel Regulator, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 79mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del

84_GT350 · 06-02-2001, 03:56 AM

Smokedawg-

I don't have an ignition control module. It's just an MSD 6A box and an MSD billitech distributor. Nothing fancy. I had to ditch the module when I went to carb from CFI. BTW...haven't even heard from the shop yet. They said they're very backed up. But they have a contract with the local PD so they have to take their cars as priority over all others. I'll keep you informed.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

06-01-2001, 02:46 AM	#1
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	What should I do here? My car died today while on my way to work. No fuss or drama...I took a turn gently and it just flat out died and wouldn't fire back up. Now...a month or two ago it did the same thing and I took it to a shop and they fixed a wire on my MSD box. It ran great until (I assume) today. My question is, since I frequent this shop whenever my car breaks down and they've always treated me really well (good deals, great service), if it's the same problem that they tried to fix last time should I expect them to do it for free this time? I mean...I don't want these guys thinking that I'm implying they do sh!tty work...but I'm also hard up for money and don't wanna pay to fix the same thing twice. What should I do? (This is, of course, assuming it's the same problem). ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

06-01-2001, 02:53 AM	#2
Power Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 420	If you have exausted your other resources in troubleshooting it and don't have a clue, then yes, I would go back to the shop. If they are a reputable shop like you imply, and they have treated you good before then most likely they should fix it for no charge. Thats if its the same problem like you said. Shops like that tend to be aware of the power of "word-of-mouth". If they charge you twice to fix the same thing you tell your friends who tell their friends....etc. Good luck getting it fixed.

06-01-2001, 07:59 AM	#3
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	Could be your control module too. They usual go out all at once. But I agree if they fixed it before and if its the same problem I would expect them to fix the problem free of charge unless for some reason its your fault.(Not saying that it is) ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, A9P Computer, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley Fuel Regulator, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 79mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del

06-02-2001, 03:56 AM	#4
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	Smokedawg- I don't have an ignition control module. It's just an MSD 6A box and an MSD billitech distributor. Nothing fancy. I had to ditch the module when I went to carb from CFI. BTW...haven't even heard from the shop yet. They said they're very backed up. But they have a contract with the local PD so they have to take their cars as priority over all others. I'll keep you informed. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s