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Peter
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2004
00:30:23
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 Subject: Shocks, cylinders, and dismay
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I have a '91 V6 2WD.... recently took it in for inspection and was failed for "leaking front shocks and leaking rear brake cylinders". OK - so fix it, I say.
The quote comes in at $500 all told!
Now, I'm by no means an accomplished mechanic, but I've fixed many a problem on this truck myself before. To the best of my understanding, replacing these components should be a short-order business, and relatively inexpensive. Am I mistaken in believing that this is an exhorbitant sum for said repairs?
To compound matters, I (without proper forethought) told my mechanic to go ahead with repairs before coming to the realization that I would be crazy not to attempt it myself first. So now I'm commited to the fees.
So, at least it will be done "right" this time, but in the fututre, should I always consider do-it-yourself repairs and consultation to this board first?
You guys have helped with minor things before and you all seem quite sensible and friendly.
Thanks for listening to me rant.
PETER.
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Steve calabro
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2004
08:25:30
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ya, if i was you, i would get a factory service manual from dodge, not one of those stupid haynes ones. use it to help you do anything you want and fix what ever is broken. if will save you a lot of money in the future. Steve
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