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Author:  Bagels [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:34 am ]
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I just got home after quite an ordeal. I live in SW suburbs. I drove to the Lincoln Square area tonight to go to dinner with a friend. There were no signs of trouble with my car at all, everything seemed fine. We drove to dinner, ate and I dropped her off. I was headed home down Montrose and like *that* the trans gave out and the check engine light came on- this was not pretty like a HEAVY grinding noise. I was able to get a friend to pick me up and we pushed the car down the street to a legal parking spot. So right now the car is at Montrose and Clark. This is a 2003 Corolla

Since I am obviously not familiar with north side transmission shops, is there a place someone could recommend that I could have it towed to? I'm pretty salty because I just had the car in my normal shop for some other work only about a month ago. I've put quite a bit into the car lately- emissions repair, new battery, etc. so even if the trans cost me upward of 1000 at least i know i have a solid car as opposed to getting new used car, I can't really handle a new car payment, this one is paid for
Author:  T-Bone [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:18 am ]
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That really sucks Bagels. Good luck with your situation. I know you are pretty
dependent on your wheels to get to work and everything so hopefully it isn't
anything extremely costly. Just got my truck paid off so I know what you mean.
Seems like when you get to that point, you kind of expect things to start happening.
Author:  W_Z [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:09 am ]
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it wouldn't be the timing belt would it?
Author:  rogers park bryan [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:30 am ]
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W_Z wrote:
it wouldn't be the timing belt would it?

That would stop the car suddenly if it snapped, I think. Hope it is that, those are relatively inexpensive.

I almost started a CSFMBer in trouble ALERT thread but Bagels friend came thru
Author:  Darkside [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:32 am ]
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rogers park bryan wrote:
W_Z wrote:
it wouldn't be the timing belt would it?

That would stop the car suddenly if it snapped, I think. Hope it is that, those are relatively inexpensive.

I almost started a CSFMBer in trouble ALERT thread but Bagels friend came thru

Of course, if it's an "interference engine" you can smash all your valves when the belt snaps.
Author:  Hawkeye Vince [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:36 am ]
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No personal experience but Maggio Auto gets great reviews on yelp

Neighborhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
4534 N Damen Ave
(between Sunnyside Ave & Wilson Ave)
Chicago, IL 60625

(773) 732-5393

Andy is the mechanic mentioned.
Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:37 am ]
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The timing belt itself is like a $20 part. The labor to take the engine out, replace that belt, and put the engine back in could be $1000.

I do not know of any shops up there. Usually we just take our company vans to Pep Boys because they are generally the cheapest out there.

Oh, you probably need a new Johnson Rod too.
Author:  rogers park bryan [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:55 am ]
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Frank Coztansa wrote:
The timing belt itself is like a $20 part. The labor to take the engine out, replace that belt, and put the engine back in could be $1000.

Ok, I must be thinking of a different belt. Mine was like 80$ total.
Author:  ChgoSportsFreak [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:10 am ]
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Serpentine Belt too - grinding noise is not a symptom however.
Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:13 am ]
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I had a timing belt about 3 summers ago on my car-- $900

My outside salesman had the timing belt go on his car just before Christmas-- $1100
Author:  rogers park bryan [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:19 am ]
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Frank Coztansa wrote:
I had a timing belt about 3 summers ago on my car-- $900

My outside salesman had the timing belt go on his car just before Christmas-- $1100

Mine was the serpentine belt then I think
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 10:38 am ]
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serpentine belt is cheap...timing belt is not.
Author:  Irish [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:20 am ]
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This is not in the immediate area, but they do good work for a reasonable cost. They are ~20 minutes away. Ask for Jerry.

Grand Service Center‎ -
5900 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL‎ - (773) 889-5858

:alien:
Author:  Bagels [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:39 pm ]
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Update:

I completely lucked out. This has gone as well as it possibly could have. It was a broken axle. So 200$ as opposed to upward of 1000$

The guy Hawkeye suggested - Andy- referred me to a nearby trans place - a guy named Mike. Probably the nicest guy I have ever talked to at a auto repair place. Just really nice. Now I got the car repaired today, it's ready now and to top if off I got a rental car this morning near my house to get to work and booked it until next week in case I was without a car for awhile but (it's Enterprise, and they picked me up) there is a location only 2 miles from the shop and they said I could return the car to another location and I only pay for the days I used it...so everything is going to work out

Thanks again to all of you for your help.....I got some PM's from some people offering help that kind of came out of nowhere to me- people I didn't at all expect to reach out. I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart you are all too kind to me
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:40 pm ]
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the Power of the CSFMB!
Author:  RFDC [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:42 pm ]
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glad to hear it worked out bagels.
Author:  Bagels [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:42 pm ]
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:D


now i can actually enjoy your show tomorrow without worrying about something!!!!
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:44 pm ]
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woo hoo! i'll be worrying about Spaulding's tits and Mac's nuts...while thinking of good dolphin getting a backrub from Beardown.
Author:  Jack Bauer [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:45 pm ]
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doug - evergreen park wrote:
woo hoo! i'll be worrying about Spaulding's tits and Mac's nuts...while thinking of good dolphin getting a backrub from Beardown.

Don't we all?
Author:  Bagels [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:50 pm ]
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Agent: Alright. We have a blue Ford Escort for you Mr. Seinfeld. Would you
like insurance?

Jerry: Yeah, you better give me the insurance, because I am gonna beat the hell
out of this car.
Author:  Eaglo Jeff [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:50 pm ]
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Glad to hear it worked out Bagels. You really are The Fonz, aren't you? :wink:

I've had a ton of car repairs myself lately. $1200 on one vehicle and $470 on the other. :x :evil:
Author:  doug - evergreen park [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:52 pm ]
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i'd like to not have to go to an mechanic for at least 6 months...instead of 3 times in 7 weeks.
Author:  Free Ajent [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:52 pm ]
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Glad it all worked out Bagels.
Author:  Jack Bauer [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:52 pm ]
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I'm hoping to get away with a $10 repair. My check engine light was on, so naturally I failed the emissions test. Both codes that show up say to replace the gas cap, have the computer reset and retest in a week. I'm crossing my fingers here people.
Author:  rogers park bryan [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:54 pm ]
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Eaglo Jeff wrote:
Glad to hear it worked out Bagels. You really are The Fonz, aren't you? :wink:

I've had a ton of car repairs myself lately. $1200 on one vehicle and $470 on the other. :x :evil:

Bagels often misses threads (cuz he has a life unlike yours truly)

I can only imagine his reaction, to being called the Fonz out of the blue
:lol:
Author:  beni hanna [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:00 pm ]
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doug - evergreen park wrote:
...while thinking of good dolphin getting a backrub from Beardown.

THIS is just disturbing. Beardown whispering his sweet conspiracies into GD's ear... :puker: I don't want to know where this leads.
Author:  Bagels [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:03 pm ]
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rogers park bryan wrote:
Eaglo Jeff wrote:
Glad to hear it worked out Bagels. You really are The Fonz, aren't you? :wink:

I've had a ton of car repairs myself lately. $1200 on one vehicle and $470 on the other. :x :evil:

Bagels often misses threads (cuz he has a life unlike yours truly)

I can only imagine his reaction, to being called the Fonz out of the blue
:lol:


wait what? :lol:

yeah i've been really busy at work lately and then this ...so i haven't been able to keep up with things here as much as i'd like to
Author:  Aggravated Sox Fan Bob [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:35 am ]
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Just had the 99 Convertible on engine #2 with 170,000 on it looked at for a "KNOCK"... learned something about a CONNECTING ROD.....Car is toast....one more week at best..hope it makes it to the dealer....
Great mechanic on Ashland-Roscoe...
Andy...Reliable Auto.
Author:  jimmypasta [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:26 am ]
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Hi Bagels,
Sorry to read about anything costing you money! May I ask how many miles on your Corolla? Toyota's are not supposed to break down! I have owned 4 Fords in my life and the only true breakdown was in my driveway once. I was considering a Corolla maybe next spring (if I still have a job) to replace my son's 2000 Taurus.
Author:  Bagels [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 11:19 am ]
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jimmypasta wrote:
Hi Bagels,
Sorry to read about anything costing you money! May I ask how many miles on your Corolla? Toyota's are not supposed to break down! I have owned 4 Fords in my life and the only true breakdown was in my driveway once. I was considering a Corolla maybe next spring (if I still have a job) to replace my son's 2000 Taurus.


I've driven 2 Corolla's now and loved them...yes this latest incident was unfortunate but it has 140,000 miles on it and I have never had any issues aside from routine maintenance before now. And obviously I was very concerned initially but even though it caused me quite a bit of headache since i was far from home and it left me stranded, it still was not what I would say was a catastrophic failure at all. It's a good car.
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