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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by robg520d
Good luck with that one! Doubt labour will be cheap for those jobs...
Yeah, 1500 for labor. I think I'll just do it on my own...
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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DIY if your capable or a good Foreign Indy shop can save you a lot on that labor.
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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u dont want to run out of oil, will cause all sorts of parts to cease and warp
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 04:16 AM
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So the problem was the intake manifold.

The flap is completely gone. I have been driving it for a while now, it's probably why everything is messed up.

On top of that, I have to change the transmission gasket because it's leaking.

jesus.
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Now it says Low engine oil pressure

THis is..not good. It's low when it's idled....
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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where are you located?
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
where are you located?
Los Angeles...by the Beverly Center.

Sucks that I spend so much money and still have problems.

WHat sucks more is I have a business meeting tomorrow, not sure if I can even make it
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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sent you a PM.

Originally Posted by jenhaoyen
Los Angeles...by the Beverly Center.

Sucks that I spend so much money and still have problems.

WHat sucks more is I have a business meeting tomorrow, not sure if I can even make it
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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I know $2500 sound like a lot, but I'd still lean heavily towards having the dealer do it or a VERY reputable indy. If you know it's only those items, and indy is good. But given both the intake issue and the overheating issue, there may be a few other things to take care of that only a good certified tech would quickly recognize.

I'm typically not an advocate for taking my cars to the dealer, but on my e60, it beats the trial and error method.
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Ok so put in new thicker engine oil and the car drives fine for 2 hours. However, when I wait for the traffic light the car starts to shake and the low engine oil pressure sign come up again. Once I rev alil bit it goes away. What do you guys think the problem is?
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