Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish

pcmodem wrote:
See, Amrayu! The gents here are bowing before you, throwing roses at your feet.
-PCM

:rofl: i think my schoolgirl outfit pic was the thing that won AHO over though. :bonk:

Mr.ChoyBoi wrote:
BOO!! DOMESTIC CARS!!.... :usuck:

:woot: :woot: i second that!

Mr.ChoyBoi wrote:BOO!! DOMESTIC CARS!!.... :usuck:

*Kou chases ChoyBoi around with a frying pan*

amrayu wrote:

:hehe:
but i heard AHO gots a wifey now. :doh:

I'm still available for you though! :love_eyes: :love_eyes: :love_eyes: :love_eyes: :love_eyes: :love_eyes: :love_eyes:

*chu*

:beaten:

amrayu wrote: :doh: i don't ooze as much sex appeal as the goddess Angelina Jolie.. :bow:

Oh yes you do! :love_eyes:

amrayu wrote: :rofl: i think my schoolgirl outfit pic was the thing that won AHO over though. :bonk:

No, ALL your pictures! :love_eyes: :bonk:

You ARE a goddess in my book!

Dump that other guy (the guy you do the fansubbing with) and hook up with ME! :love_eyes:

ahochaude wrote:
I'm still available for you though!
*chu*

:naughty: i'm sure the wifey and mistress rina wouldn't appreciate it. LOL.

ahochaude wrote:
No, ALL your pictures!
You ARE a goddess in my book!
Dump that other guy (the guy you do the fansubbing with) and hook up with ME!

............... :sweat: for MMXZ: kawaisou ni.

amrayu wrote:
:rofl: i think my schoolgirl outfit pic was the thing that won AHO over though. :bonk:

Sounds like nii-chan alright. Then again, I can't blame him since I'm a sucker for them schoolgirl outfits too. :bonk: :hehe:

In other news, time to wash the car today. :beaten:

amrayu wrote:
:rofl: i think my schoolgirl outfit pic was the thing that won AHO over though. :bonk:

Aww, I missed the Amrayu picture show! :bonk:

It's okay, I'm not into the schoolgirl look, since I've not been a schoolboy for quite some time.
-PCM

amrayu wrote: :naughty: i'm sure the wifey and mistress rina wouldn't appreciate it. LOL.

That's okay. They won't know!

Anything to be with you, lover! :love_eyes:

amrayu wrote:............... :sweat: for MMXZ: kawaisou ni.

Aw, so you won't give that guy up for me? :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
*Kou chases ChoyBoi around with a frying pan*

LOL, nah, I don't bother with that...whatever floats your boats. Some people are import-oriented, which is coo'. I'm indifferent on it, I like both domestic and foreign. :woot: But no, I don't own a Ford. Although I know people with good Fords, you all have heard several acronyms. Hopefully they've made some improvements.... :hehe: I think the only car brand I $h!t on is NOT domestic: KIA. Oh damn do they SUCK. Sorry Kia-fans, I've driven a couple of them from 99-01, and hated every second of it. If I was an import-h0, I'd take an American car over a Kia ANY DAY. Word has it they've made improvements, but still....I was scarred from trusting Kia :beaten:

Anyhoo, got the call on my car. They said it's done :shocked: It was warranty work. Of course the call came from a secretary assigned to call people, so she didn't know enough to give me a detailed explanation, she was just relaying the message. All I know for sure is that my valve body was replaced. But I wonder how it was done so quickly :crazy: She also said something about the throttle cable, but I swore I was told my car's tranny was computerized. I think throttle cables are only in non-computerized...is that right? Ehh...I dunno :P Hmm, gotta find that out for sure tomorrow. Damn, why didn't one of the mechanic people call me instead of a clueless secretary????

I can pick my baby up tomorrow!!! :woot: Here's hopin' she's back to normal. If not, I'm gonna flip out.

KouSeiya315 wrote:Anyhoo, got the call on my car. They said it's done :shocked: It was warranty work. Of course the call came from a secretary assigned to call people, so she didn't know enough to give me a detailed explanation, she was just relaying the message. All I know for sure is that my valve body was replaced. But I wonder how it was done so quickly :crazy: She also said something about the throttle cable, but I swore I was told my car's tranny was computerized. I think throttle cables are only in non-computerized...is that right? Ehh...I dunno :P Hmm, gotta find that out for sure tomorrow. Damn, why didn't one of the mechanic people call me instead of a clueless secretary????

I can pick my baby up tomorrow!!! :woot: Here's hopin' she's back to normal. If not, I'm gonna flip out.

Way cool, girl!! :woot: :applaud: :woot: :applaud:

See all the preparation and determination worked!! Okay, you didn't really have to get in their faces, but still.... Don't you have a feeling of satisfaction now?? :D

Valve body?? Hmm, that has nothing to do with the tranny, at least not directly... Throttle cable, eh? Well the throttle cable IS linked to the tranny in one way or another: depending on how you depress the gas pedal determines how the tranny should shift, like for hard acceleration and stuff...

Regardless, hope everything is straightened out once and for all... Great news!! :D

bmwracer wrote:
Way cool, girl!! :woot: :applaud: :woot: :applaud:

See all the preparation and determination worked!! Okay, you didn't really have to get in their faces, but still.... Don't you have a feeling of satisfaction now?? :D

Valve body?? Hmm, that has nothing to do with the tranny, at least not directly... Throttle cable, eh? Well the throttle cable IS linked to the tranny in one way or another: depending on how you depress the gas pedal determines how the tranny should shift, like for hard acceleration and stuff...

Regardless, hope everything is straightened out once and for all... Great news!! :D

Well, when I pick her up and look at the receipt, I'll be able to know what exactly was fixed. This lady knew even less about cars than I do, if that's possible :hehe: :sweat:

Valve body has nothing to do with the tranny? :crazy: I thought it played a pretty big role, well at least the manual valve. I mean, if I explain this and it ends up being a different part, then, heh, you're probably right :beaten: I thought it was a ton of valves or tunnels or some crap that direct hydraulic fluid to some valves or something, which then activates something else (I dunno what....clutch pack? or band something?) to make it shift to a certain gear. Did that make any sense at all? I doubt it :bonk:

They should teach this in school :mad: I really wish I knew about this stuff :bleh:

KouSeiya315 wrote:Well, when I pick her up and look at the receipt, I'll be able to know what exactly was fixed. This lady knew even less about cars than I do, if that's possible :hehe: :sweat:

You'd be surprised... :hehe:

Valve body has nothing to do with the tranny? :crazy: I thought it played a pretty big role, well at least the manual valve. I mean, if I explain this and it ends up being a different part, then, heh, you're probably right :beaten: I thought it was a ton of valves or tunnels or some crap that direct hydraulic fluid to some valves or something, which then activates something else (I dunno what....clutch pack? or band something?) to make it shift to a certain gear. Did that make any sense at all? I doubt it :bonk:

Well when they say "valve body," it's sorta vague... You're right: there's tons of valves 'n' stuff, so when the secretary says "valve body," which one are ya talkin' about lady??? :headscratch:

They should teach this in school :mad: I really wish I knew about this stuff :bleh:

>>>> howstuffworks.com <<<< :D

Okies, my baby is home!!! :woot: I drove her home and so far she is shifting properly, and it hasn't pinged either. I had to pick her up and pay at the showroom, so I didn't get to talk to any service people, but this is what my receipt/repair order says:

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Transmission - Techs 12 - WARRANTY - Chrysler Extra Care extended service contract - Expiry: 7 years/60,000 miles - Deductible: $50
Mileage: 57,942 R.O. Date: 10/09/04

Check transmission operation. Owner states car stays in low gear too long -- Shifts late or not at all. (verified)
Throttle pressure control shaft, seized in shaft. R&R trans pan. Replace valve body.

Road tested -- repair verified.

Service contract deductible due: $50
Labor: $0
Parts: $0
Tax: $3
Total Invoice: $53 :woot:

_____________________________

I'm still confused on the "valve body" thing. It wouldn't come to my mind that they would replace the whole thing, let alone so fast. I was told 12 techs worked on my car :shocked: Um....ok. Guess they didn't have much to do or they are full of poo.

Anyway, she is doing well so far. Rental goes back tomorrow! If she's not ok, then, I'm borrowing my sister's bat and going back. :beatyou: :hehe:

/me snuggles her baby. :woot: :mrgreen:

EDIT: I just looked at my receipt from the c/c transaction....it says $30 :beaten: Um...did she screw up? Bwahahaha!!!!!!! She was too busy asking me about where I bought some of my jewelry :hehe: Here's hopin'!

Congrats, Kou... The little one is back with mommy... :hehe:

Okay, I think I understand the valve body thingy... There's apparently a valve, tied to the throttle in some way, which actuates the shifting in the tranny... The throttle control shaft, which apparently is part of the valve body, seized (poor lubrication, dirt, etc.), so the gear shifting in the tranny was erratic and/or nonexistent...

That sorta explains why the tranny fluid change helped for a while: the new fluid helped lubricate this sticky control shaft, but it was still mucked up, so it stil ended up dying... This is pure speculation, since I don't know where the valve is located (in the tranny?)... But it seems to jive with the fluid change, neh?

And you possibly saved another $23... :woot: :woot: :hehe:

Great news. :)

bmwracer wrote:Congrats, Kou... The little one is back with mommy... :hehe:

Okay, I think I understand the valve body thingy... There's apparently a valve, tied to the throttle in some way, which actuates the shifting in the tranny... The throttle control shaft, which apparently is part of the valve body, seized (poor lubrication, dirt, etc.), so the gear shifting in the tranny was erratic and/or nonexistent...

That sorta explains why the tranny fluid change helped for a while: the new fluid helped lubricate this sticky control shaft, but it was still mucked up, so it stil ended up dying... This is pure speculation, since I don't know where the valve is located (in the tranny?)... But it seems to jive with the fluid change, neh?

And you possibly saved another $23... :woot: :woot: :hehe:

Great news. :)

Ohhhh. That makes more sense. But they still said "valve body" which is pretty general....I was like "uh...which valve?", and when I talked to the chick on the phone yesterday, she said "throttle ____" which popped into my head as "throttle cable". But yes, I believe the valve body is in the tranny, or at least really closely connected (since it plays a pretty big role), but as you know I have not seen my own tranny :doh: And I don't know specifics about my own tranny...

If it was just dirty, I don't think they would have deemed it warranty work. They would have fought with me over "proper maintenance" and tried to blame it on me, especially since when it was up there in May, they told me my fluid was dirty (it was a little dirty, not filthy) :grumble: I still think this $h!t should have been done in May. I feel it was a cover-up job in an attempt to cover it up long enough for my warranty to expire, and my mechanic feels the same way. Maybe it was, maybe not :P

If something was faulty, then they would have fixed it once it was found, as they did here. They did not call me to tell me, they just called me when it was done, because the deductible ($50) was less than labor and diagnosis would have been if it wasn't warranty-covered ($84+misc.). So I assume it was faulty or prematurely worn.

KouSeiya315 wrote:Ohhhh. That makes more sense. But they still said "valve body" which is pretty general....I was like "uh...which valve?", and when I talked to the chick on the phone yesterday, she said "throttle ____" which popped into my head as "throttle cable". But yes, I believe the valve body is in the tranny, or at least really closely connected (since it plays a pretty big role), but as you know I have not seen my own tranny :doh: And I don't know specifics about my own tranny...

Don't feel bad. I doubt if any of us have actually seen our trannies up close and personal... I 've only seen photos and mechanical drawings of mine, so it's not unusual...

If it was just dirty, I don't think they would have deemed it warranty work. They would have fought with me over "proper maintenance" and tried to blame it on me, especially since when it was up there in May, they told me my fluid was dirty (it was a little dirty, not filthy) :grumble: I still think this $h!t should have been done in May. I feel it was a cover-up job in an attempt to cover it up long enough for my warranty to expire, and my mechanic feels the same way. Maybe it was, maybe not :P

It could be possible that they were stalling until after the warranty expired, but thanks to your persistence, it might've forced their hand to fix it NOW.... :woot:

If something was faulty, then they would have fixed it once it was found, as they did here. They did not call me to tell me, they just called me when it was done, because the deductible ($50) was less than labor and diagnosis would have been if it wasn't warranty-covered ($84+misc.). So I assume it was faulty or prematurely worn.

Don't really know what the construction of this valve assembly is, so who knows... If the tranny was a new design at the time, the valve assembly could be a bad/faulty design, or it could be just a bad part....

Consider this a learning experience: if you have this problem again (God forbid), you'll know where to look... :)

Now keep an eye on those brake pads/dust!!! :hehe:

Why does it seem that Kou is always having car troubles?? :crazy:

Mr.ChoyBoi wrote:Why does it seem that Kou is always having car troubles?? :crazy:

One word:

Dodge.


:beaten:

Well alteast it wasnt a Daewoo or Kia.... :rofl:

Mr.ChoyBoi wrote:Well alteast it wasnt a Daewoo or Kia.... :rofl:

I suppose. Maybe Daewoo is Korean for Dodge. Or Ford. :hehe:

bmwracer wrote:
I suppose. Maybe Daewoo is Korean for Dodge. Or Ford. :hehe:

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