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Adam
February 22nd, 2010, 08:11 PM
I dropped my car off there, because my car has been pulling to the right a lot lately. I took it to them, and said diagnose the problem, which turned out to be problems. I needed a new water pump, my front rotors need resurfaced, and some kind of support rod needed replaced, which they said was causing the car pulling to the right. I got my car back a little while ago, and noticed severe power losses. Would the new water pump cause this? I wouldn't think so, but that's the only thing I can put my finger on. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys.
Bone
February 22nd, 2010, 08:12 PM
maybe they forgot to plug something back in when they were trying to get you tyour waterpump....????
Adam
February 22nd, 2010, 08:14 PM
I don't know man. I hope it's something simple. I'm taking it back tomorrow to see if they can remember doing something stupid that would cause this.
Jeepin'
February 22nd, 2010, 08:17 PM
Any check engine lights? How many miles?
Metallicarokerx
February 22nd, 2010, 08:20 PM
On a side note, are you talking about the radius rod? Stock GTO's radius rod bushings should be replaced. I have seen bad ones in 5 miles still at the dealership. Do your tires have strut rub? It is very dangerous and you should fix it ASAP.

Sorry for the jack, just looking out for a fellow GTO owner.
Jcook
February 22nd, 2010, 08:22 PM
remove the floor mat from under the pedal...:rofl1:
Jeepin'
February 22nd, 2010, 08:23 PM
remove the floor mat from under the pedal...:rofl1:

That was gonna be my next suggestion. Along with resetting the adjustment screw on the water pump so it'll flow backwards, thus taking load off the motor.
stevieg
February 22nd, 2010, 08:31 PM
you fucked up when you thought it was a good idea to take your car to Tuffy
burny850
February 22nd, 2010, 08:46 PM
i would never bring my car or even my lawnmower to Tuffy
amanda
February 22nd, 2010, 08:46 PM
i would never bring my car or even my lawnmower to Tuffy

i agree. only the finest for my lawnmower.
styles2769
February 22nd, 2010, 09:04 PM
What exactly is the indication of power loss? Give me a call sometime, it will e much easier to talk about everything over the phone.
J240sx
February 22nd, 2010, 09:16 PM
you fucked up when you thought it was a good idea to take your car to Tuffy

Oh SO TRUE!!!! :eek
J240sx
February 22nd, 2010, 09:17 PM
bring it by my shop and i can have my mechanics check it out for free.
Bone
February 22nd, 2010, 09:24 PM
bring it by my shop and i can have my mechanics check it out for free.
you has shop? what shop is this?

I'm so used to back yard mechanics. but yeah they have better tools than most mechanics in PG, lol.
Adam
February 22nd, 2010, 09:41 PM
remove the floor mat from under the pedal...:rofl1:

Lol, I took that shit out the first day I got my car.
Adam
February 22nd, 2010, 09:41 PM
Any check engine lights? How many miles?

No check engine lights, and 70 thousand.
Adam
February 22nd, 2010, 09:42 PM
On a side note, are you talking about the radius rod? Stock GTO's radius rod bushings should be replaced. I have seen bad ones in 5 miles still at the dealership. Do your tires have strut rub? It is very dangerous and you should fix it ASAP.

Sorry for the jack, just looking out for a fellow GTO owner.

Yes, that's what I was looking for! Those need to be replaced. They're getting replaced soon. No, the tires don't rub. Thank God.
Adam
February 22nd, 2010, 09:43 PM
J240sx, where is your shop man?!
Jcook
February 22nd, 2010, 10:04 PM
Tire Kingdom - Burlington Coat Factory plaza

anyone else notice the GTO in burlinGTOn?
titter
February 22nd, 2010, 10:08 PM
What was wrong with the waterpump? If it was seeping, more than likely it was the seal, and that could of just been replaced. Did they give you the old pump? Going to Tuffy was a bad idea.
Adam
February 22nd, 2010, 10:12 PM
Tire Kingdom - Burlington Coat Factory plaza

anyone else notice the GTO in burlinGTOn?


Nice.
Adam
February 22nd, 2010, 10:17 PM
What was wrong with the waterpump? If it was seeping, more than likely it was the seal, and that could of just been replaced. Did they give you the old pump? Going to Tuffy was a bad idea.

When I came in this morning, I went through a water puddle, and it started steaming and shit. They automatically went with that it was a bad water pump. I'll go back in the morning to get the old one.
VTC_WS6
February 22nd, 2010, 10:24 PM
The moment I read the title I knew this thread would be full of fail. Going to Tuffys = strikes 1, 2 & 3. The majority of those guys couldn't diag their way out of a paper bag.

You got took.
J240sx
February 22nd, 2010, 10:35 PM
The moment I read the title I knew this thread would be full of fail. Going to Tuffys = strikes 1, 2 & 3. The majority of those guys couldn't diag their way out of a paper bag.

You got took.

Lol, Amen Brotha! No pressure test? no Test Drive? they just took it as service=gross. Not treat customer right and help them out.:ugh2:
89supraowner
February 22nd, 2010, 10:36 PM
how about you check the battery. they could have disconnected the battery for safety precautions and then put it back on and not tightened it all the way back down. good possibility. if not id start taking a look at your alternator.
Jeffie ON JUICE
February 22nd, 2010, 11:48 PM
Did u open a thread before saying u had no anti freeze?
And u couldn't find a leak well i beat the waterpump is the problem.
Dude u need to never have a DL and ride a bike.
Adam
February 22nd, 2010, 11:52 PM
Hmm, okay.
MTX
February 22nd, 2010, 11:53 PM
you fucked up when you thought it was a good idea to take your car to Tuffy

1+

Did u open a thread before saying u had no anti freeze?
And u couldn't find a leak well i beat the waterpump is the problem.
Dude u need to never have a DL and ride a bike.

LOL isn't hard to find that little hole with teh drips Lawlz