The mechanic kept my car for two weeks
02-12-2017, 07:33 AM
#1
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The mechanic kept my car for two weeks
I had the transmission replaced in my TL the mechanic kept the car for two weeks. He replaced the rear main seal as well. Now I have an oil leak that seems to be coming from the oil filter? I don't think that this is my engine; I can't put my finger on it, but something looks odd.
How do I tell if the mechanic swapped my engine? Are there any serial numbers I can look for?
How do I tell if the mechanic swapped my engine? Are there any serial numbers I can look for?
02-12-2017, 01:19 PM
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That's alot of work to steal your engine. I would think you have a coincidental oil leak. I would mek sure it coming from filter area first, then I would jack it up do and oil change w/ new filter. or you could just change the filter and add a quart of oil. If it's coming from you oil filter it may have been put on too tight or a gasket issue on the filter. When you remove it inspect the area for a smooth gasket surface. The oil filter metal threads are softer than the engine threads, so the filter will strip first. When tightening, I just hand tighten pretty good. Then check for leaks.
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02-13-2017, 06:24 AM
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So what your asserting is he not only took yours out but sourced another and installed that? Sounds like my level of paranoia but its very highly unlikely due to costs he would do that and to answer your question yes most blocks are stamped with some identifier to track to the car. Where it is on this motor I have no clue. This is sounding like a coincidence. How many miles on motor? And if its from the filter you sure its not result residual from a recent change or other work?
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02-13-2017, 07:11 AM
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Thank you
I think I'm just paranoid because it took so long. He got another transmission out of Japan, problem is it's dropping gears and being erratic to. Car is going back to him today.
02-13-2017, 07:31 AM
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That's alot of work to steal your engine. I would think you have a coincidental oil leak. I would mek sure it coming from filter area first, then I would jack it up do and oil change w/ new filter. or you could just change the filter and add a quart of oil. If it's coming from you oil filter it may have been put on too tight or a gasket issue on the filter. When you remove it inspect the area for a smooth gasket surface. The oil filter metal threads are softer than the engine threads, so the filter will strip first. When tightening, I just hand tighten pretty good. Then check for leaks.
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02-14-2017, 09:51 AM
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Why on earth would he get a trans from Japan? The car is made in America, the JDM tans isnt any different or better. Ot just costs more to get.
Have the Mechanic put in the AV6 trans. DO NOT call it a SWAP...... Most shops mechanics will stay away from it thinking its going to be complicated or have to modify and dont want the responsibility. Source out a AV6 trans and simply swap over the range switch and solenoids that need to be swapped over as they are slightly different and call it a day.
Have the Mechanic put in the AV6 trans. DO NOT call it a SWAP...... Most shops mechanics will stay away from it thinking its going to be complicated or have to modify and dont want the responsibility. Source out a AV6 trans and simply swap over the range switch and solenoids that need to be swapped over as they are slightly different and call it a day.