Fuel rail pressure sensor
11-13-2023, 06:16 PM
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The mechanic installed the cloyes tensioner after it was activated ..without inactivating first before installing even though the instructions say that it should be installed inactive. Can any problem arise from this?
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11-13-2023, 09:10 PM
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Rubber head bolts. I can't stop laughing. Sorry.
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11-14-2023, 01:00 AM
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He thinks he did, but doesn't know that he didn't because he doesn't know what he is doing. If he did everything right then it would have ran well and not had coolant loss.
He should have told you this before reassembly.
Surprise surprise.
He probably asked because he probably sees a lot of amateurs have issues re-using bolts.
Who?
Can you get them to work on your car instead?
Yep, but that'* likely not your problem here.
Yep, might be.
No.
No. This won't fix the amazingly large caliber of ineptitude being used on this repair.
Then he needs to refund you, and pay you damages on top of that for making your engine worse and wasting your time.
Any magic bottle of magic sealer will give you the same result with a repair this bad: They won't fix it.
He probably asked because he probably sees a lot of amateurs have issues re-using bolts.
Who?
Can you get them to work on your car instead?
No.
Any magic bottle of magic sealer will give you the same result with a repair this bad: They won't fix it.
Last edited by CathedralCub; 11-14-2023 at 01:02 AM. Reason: Added a thought to a response.
11-14-2023, 01:07 AM
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I noticed that when he was trying to torque the bolt that broke, it seemed to have a "rubbery" appearance. He would tighten it and as soon as he released the pressure on the wrench it seemed to twist back as if there was some "elasticity" in the bolt..it was twisting when torqued then returning to neutral position.
11-14-2023, 01:08 AM
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11-14-2023, 01:09 AM
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11-14-2023, 01:41 AM
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Problem can arise from using activated tensioner? what type of problem?
Car started up not as smooth as before but started and I have a P0171 code. When the mechanic was handling the cylinder head and it had exhaust attached there was a spark plug like sensor (I think O2sensor) . He was putting all the weight of the head on that and the wire attached was bent and carried all the weight..could a broken wire to this sensor cause this code.. I thought it would break and had mentioned to him but was told that the wire is strong and won't break.
Car started up not as smooth as before but started and I have a P0171 code. When the mechanic was handling the cylinder head and it had exhaust attached there was a spark plug like sensor (I think O2sensor) . He was putting all the weight of the head on that and the wire attached was bent and carried all the weight..could a broken wire to this sensor cause this code.. I thought it would break and had mentioned to him but was told that the wire is strong and won't break.
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11-14-2023, 01:21 PM
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The mechanic said that he did everything right and insisted I should have the head machined as that must be the problem and surely I pay for machining. I said that we should have it tested first. We took it together to the machine shop. The machinist tried the thinnest feeler and it didn't slide freely and in fact showed a fair bit of friction. He said that there was absolutely nothing wrong with the head and asked if new bolts had been used. I was told by someone that the mechanic should use air compressor to clear the threads or a "tap" as well. There may be oil in the threading that is not allowing for proper torque. Should oil be put on the threads? If it doesn't work this time, should I use gasket sealer (liquid that goes into coolant) as I don't think he will be willing to put any more work into this and is there a good suggestion of a sealant.
Thanks.
Thanks.
He should have taken care of the head as well.
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11-14-2023, 11:49 PM
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Problem can arise from using activated tensioner? what type of problem?
Car started up not as smooth as before but started and I have a P0171 code. When the mechanic was handling the cylinder head and it had exhaust attached there was a spark plug like sensor (I think O2sensor) . He was putting all the weight of the head on that and the wire attached was bent and carried all the weight..could a broken wire to this sensor cause this code.. I thought it would break and had mentioned to him but was told that the wire is strong and won't break.
Car started up not as smooth as before but started and I have a P0171 code. When the mechanic was handling the cylinder head and it had exhaust attached there was a spark plug like sensor (I think O2sensor) . He was putting all the weight of the head on that and the wire attached was bent and carried all the weight..could a broken wire to this sensor cause this code.. I thought it would break and had mentioned to him but was told that the wire is strong and won't break.
Amazing that the mechanic found a new way to amaze me with his ineptitude. That is a sloppy bit of laziness that could cost you an oxygen sensor, maybe a manifold, and a head if the wire ends up breaking and it gets dropped. The wire is not meant for that and is not strong enough. Even if the wire didn't break, it'* amazing that it didn't break the oxygen sensor.