Recent content by John M

Thanks, good point. Technically, he still hasn't "fixed" the vehicle. A simple two day head gasket job has turned into a pain in my butt. Fortunately, I have a company vehicle for daily commuting. He knows he did something incorrectly and doesn't want to invest the time to make it right. My...

Thanks guys, that was my plan. Flatbed on Monday am. I'll think about paying once we figure out what he's jacked up. I also doubt the pump went bad sitting at the shop, not possible it sucked up metal. I wouldn't be surprised if he used the incorrect gasket blocking an oil passage or left a rag...

Howdy from NC. Newbie here. My 03 P5 started running rough at start up a bit and bubbling in the coolant overflow tank when hot. I figured it was the head gasket, sure enough popped the 2 and 3 plugs, coolant in 3. Normally I'd dig in and get it done but I'm super busy at work and it's been...