[aclug-L] Re: Non-Computer Question: Seeking Honst Auto Repair Shop

[Larry Weaver <jlweaver@xxxxxxx>]

A rebuilt or junkyard starter should be cheaper but you need to see a 
mechanic not the ACLUG group. 

David Carmichael wrote:

>I have a '97 Ford Taurus which has been acting strange..
>
>The starter will not turn over the motor after 'short trips' to the store.. 
>the car has to sit for at least 30 mins.
>
>We replaced the battery thinking that was the troubles but...
>
>When trying to start the car, the starter will not turn over, the head 
>lights do not even dim!
>There is no 'CLICKING' or other sounds coming from the starter!
>
>This started shortly after getting new pan and head gaskets replaced to fix 
>an oil leak.
>
>We have been told that it is the:
>Starter [$400]
>Wire [$100 to find the bad wire + parts which could cost $300+]
>Emissions or other engine sensor [$1000+]
>
>PepBoys ran their electronic engine test and could not find anything wrong 
>so did not charge for the test since that was where we had just purchased 
>the battery.... if they had found anything wrong they would of charged me 
>for the test.
>
>H E L P !!!  (I will have at most with tax $300 on 04/07/06 to pay for the 
>repairs)
>
>--David 
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