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Some lazy mechanics!!
« on: 06 November 2011, 11:01:20 »
So yesterday I decided I would change the spark plugs on my 2.5 mig, pulled the three out of the right bank, all NGK r's then went to the more difficult left bank and they were all old manky looking GM plugs!  It seems to me like only the right bank was done as it was too much hassle to do the left bank!!! Lazy barstewards!!!
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #1 on: 06 November 2011, 11:05:16 »
Yup, been there before. MotherT's cam cover gasket failed on left bank, right bank gasket was squishy, still good, they only changed the easy side!
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #2 on: 06 November 2011, 11:05:51 »
Not a big surprise tbh.The most common one is they change 5 plugs but dont bother with the n/s/r which is the most awkward one. ::)
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #3 on: 06 November 2011, 12:01:59 »
Mine was the same; driver's side plugs were OK-ish, the passenger side were very bad. Broke 2 of the passenger side leads too.
What genius decided to run the engine wiring directly over the plugs?
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #4 on: 06 November 2011, 12:15:36 »
Quote from: Albs on 06 November 2011, 11:05:51
Not a big surprise tbh.The most common one is they change 5 plugs but dont bother with the n/s/r which is the most awkward one. ::)

Yes I did swear at that one a little lol :D
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #5 on: 06 November 2011, 12:31:14 »
Quote from: Albs on 06 November 2011, 11:05:51
Not a big surprise tbh.The most common one is they change 5 plugs but dont bother with the n/s/r which is the most awkward one. ::)

had that happen when i had a service done at a local vauxhall dealer
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #6 on: 06 November 2011, 13:51:23 »
No way!! Really!?!?
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #7 on: 06 November 2011, 16:30:11 »
Quite a common habit at VX dealers. ;)
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #8 on: 06 November 2011, 17:08:07 »
Accept the fact that most dealers are every bit as bad as the worse backstreet garage...
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #9 on: 06 November 2011, 17:28:15 »
The difference being, a dealer will probably give you a free cup of instant coffee before relieving you of a couple of months salary. :y :D
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #10 on: 06 November 2011, 17:29:07 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 06 November 2011, 17:08:07
Accept the fact that most dealers are every bit as bad as the worse backstreet garage...
Only more expensive...
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #11 on: 06 November 2011, 17:30:14 »
Quote from: Albs on 06 November 2011, 17:28:15
The difference being, a dealer will probably give you a free cup of instant coffee before relieving you of a couple of months salary. :y :D

You've not been to my local one then. ;D You're lucky if they let you use a chair.
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #12 on: 06 November 2011, 18:08:30 »
Quote from: Albs on 06 November 2011, 17:28:15
The difference being, a dealer will probably give you a free cup of instant coffee before relieving you of a couple of months salary. :y :D


 ;D ;D ;D Splendid.  8)
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #13 on: 06 November 2011, 19:54:14 »
That's crazy, I thought the main dealers, being Vauxhall "specialist" would be more likely to fit all 6 plugs!!  :o
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Re: Some lazy mechanics!!
« Reply #14 on: 06 November 2011, 20:01:02 »
Quote from: Blackie_No1 on 06 November 2011, 19:54:14
That's crazy, I thought the main dealers, being Vauxhall "specialist" would be more likely to fit all 6 plugs!!  :o
What makes you think they are specialists  ???
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