Re: Shocks


They make a little off a new water pump added to a timing belt job. They
make a lot off what's basically a second timing belt job, which they
probably knew you'd be back for in a few months. You have a funny
concept of "honest."

I see your point, but I don't think you have enough evidence to support
that. What motivation did they have to tell me I don't need shocks? Are
the hoping I'll wreck the car and buy a new one from them?
I agree with you Frank, there are plenty of people here on this group
(possibly myself) who'd consider passing on the waterpump on the first
timing belt change. It's not necessarily that we're so stupid it's just
that the miata is one of many cars being maintained. Add to that kids and
whoa, it's amazing what kind of decisions you can sometimes justify ;-)

Chris
99BBB (coming up on 1st t-belt change ......grrrrr)


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