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Can you post a pic of the filter? With part ##?[/QUOTE]

Part #QS3614

I plan to present them my ultimatium today... their insurance claim or my lawyer's size 13!

I sure hope I have a case on this one....

 

Good luck Mama, let's roll!

 

The part # does cross to a 3.0

I think it was not installed fully tight. I have seen filters that have swelled from too much presure and not blown out the gasket.

 

Precisely! I second that!

 

Thanks, MtG.
Let do it for TYKE!

 

That is one pretty 4Runner.

 

Yes it is, I see now why she paid so much for it. Good luck and prayers to Mama.

 

Thanks gang. This site is the only place that has given me any encouragement! BTW, the oil change mgmt wasn't in on Friday. All psyched up (with my tummy in knots!) for nothing. Maybe next week. *heavy sigh

 

Of course they werent in the shop on friday they were too busy being idiots somewhere else. I personally hate these quick lube places and thats why i pay to do it myself. It gives me piece of mind that everything is where it belongs and my napa gold filter is properly installed. I see that you are a single mom and probably dont have the time that i do. I can only suggest that in the future go to your neighborhood trusty mechanic and let them do it, or get refferals but its not really safe any where you go. If you were close I would change it for you.

Mark

 

Thanks, Mark, you are quite the gentleman! You can date my daughter anytime....

Maybe next time I'm down in Florida visiting my family, I'll swing by and let you change my oil. ;D

 

no problem. And Id have to see what my girlfriend would say about that. HAHA.

Mark

 

wow people on this board are nice. willing to give you a motor and change your oil. heck get someone to pay for gas and your set.

 

Heck, if I was close I'd change the ENGINE for you! Have you thought about possibly pulling an engine and swapping it from one of your other 4Runners? Even if it were only temporarily, until you got the original engine fixed. It may only need the crank reground and new bearings/seals, and it could be done on an engine stand. Of course someone would have to check some other things out first, like the camshaft journals, to see if it would be worth the time to save. Maybe enroll your daughter in a Vo-Tech and she could rebuild your engine at school? 8)

 

I didn't mean to imply my motor would be free, just that if she was closer it would be available to buy. I'm not that nice

 

And who says chivalry is dead??? You guys are the best

As for the engines out of my other 4runners, Alpha has 260k on her and a weld job on the crank already (key/collett to the pulley). My other '89 (Dog Paddle) is currently my daily driver with 180k on him. I've not had him for more than 6 weeks, and who knows what surprises I may run into. Plus, something that old, who knows, it might not hold up to pull the engine. I think I'll leave well-enough alone on that one.

Interestingly enough, my daughter DOES plan to go on to vo-tech, but up here, they don't let you bring in your project cars. I already asked on that... and she'll be doing her business classes first (next year) and tech the year after. I need to make sure that she is serious about pursuing auto mechanics. This is a kid who typically changes her mind every year or so. Although I did buy her a new toolbox for St Patrick's day!

My brother (who I only see twice a year) seems to think we could swap out the engine no problem, but he's more into the Ford 402(?) in a '89 Bronco and I'm better with a Chevy 350, or an Olds Rocket engine... I'm pretty capable on the external motor stuff, girly stuff, ya know like the alternator, starter, maybe some electronics, but the engine swap has me a bit nervous.

If I play my cards right, hopefully the guy will see my reasoning and agree that the filter simply wasn't on tight, blew the gaket, lost my oil, cost me my rod and bearings. I think for him to file an insurance claim sure would be best for me! And maybe I could buy that 22k motor off of Insane04...

Ha! Got it all planned out in my wee small brain.... say a prayer, eh?

 

I just finished up an engine for a customer that had his oil change done at a local Jiffy-Loob.They denied all accountability until he served them with papers from small claims court-then they promptly turned the whole mess over to their insurance company.They came to my shop,listened to it,snapped a few pictures,and paid him ALL the money for a re-man.

I have seen many of these outfits blame an overpressure of the oil pump for their crappy filters.DO NOT give the filter to them under the guise of being sent out for testing-you'll never see it again and your evidence will be gone.Instead,buy another one of theirs and compare the diameter.They try to claim that the filter is ballooned in size when this "over-pressure" or "spike" occurs,then the gasket gave out.

Hope this is of some help to you.

 

Good luck! Praying for you!

 

dont forget to buy that motor off him for $1000 over his price, tell him keep half and you keep the other $500. and of course, insurance pays it all

 

I wouldn't do that.

If you try to get him to scam the insurance than what is stopping him from saying that your scaming him and screw you out of his mistake. Be as honest and bold as you can and let carma handle the rest.

 

Ok, so I filed a complaint with the Attorney General (apparanetly that is the due course) after the oil change mgr didn't return my call for a full week. I had wanted to give him an opportunity to see my documentation and evidence, and encourage him to file an insurance claim. So that was my plan, right? But he never returned y call. So I filed with the Attoenwey General last Thursday. Yesterday, Monday, I called for the manager again. Now I'm told he is on VACATION for TWO weeks! What a schmuck!

I've been told that Small claims court only awards up to $1500 on a case, so I had planned on pursuing him through regular court. Actually , I had planned on him doing the right thing in the first place.... yeah, right!

I hate having to be confrontational... gets my tummy all in knots... I sure can use the prayers. Thanks, guys!