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 Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:56 am Post subject: Someting does not sound right... |
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joncuro, I am trying to imagine why the only suspension part that was changed was the upper control arm. I would ask the shop that originally repaired it for a print out of the wheel alignment. I would also look for set-back at the damaged front wheel, and as Lori suggested the motor mounts. There has to be some kind of other visible damage that is not being noticed. Was the frame measured?
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | I'm curious at what cost level would you total out the truck? |
It would total if the cost of repair exceeds the ACV minus the salvage bid...also most states (in addition to above) have a percentage rule...if the damage exceeds a certain percentage (usually 70-80%) of the value it is an automatic total as well... | Quote: | | I don't know about good news. |
what I meant by that was that the ford shop agreed it would have to be accident related...or did I read that wrong? | Quote: | | He did say however, that this damage has to be caused by something, most likely an accident. UNBELIEVABLE |
Make sure you put the carrier in contact with this guy as well... | Quote: | | Yes, the timing chain cover and gasket is cracked which is the source of the leak. |
that should be great news (because the chain did not break and cause the crack, if I'm understanding this correctly...if the chain broke..you are out of luck)....did the appraiser see this?
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Dave,
| Quote: | | joncuro, I am trying to imagine why the only suspension part that was changed was the upper control arm. |
Didn't it say the knuckle too ? (i know 'technically' that's steering but connects to the control arm)...and wheel of course, did it also say both upper and lower control arms? | Quote: | | I would ask the shop that originally repaired it for a print out of the wheel alignment |
I told him to get that as well....but he didn't mention it in the last post....need to get that!
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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wait, i re-read that, there is a spindle, also front and rear wheels...then you have two controls arms listed, but i don't know if that is an accident or if both upper and lower control arms were replaced....looks like this truck has a total of four mtr mounts (one tranny mount-actually looks like a mt and a brkt one on each side)..hard to tell from the graphic but looks like one sets very close to the susp...certainly worth checking....another thing...if they did replace the upper AND lower arms and knuckle, no strut? no hub or bearing? didn't you say the tire/wheel was snapped off? 
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject: You are right |
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There is a spindle. It must be a whole used assembly. I still think that some visible damage is being overlooked, with both a coolant leak and an oil leak at the front of the engine... Sure would be nice to see some pictures.
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| Quote: | | I still think that some visible damage is being overlooked, |
I agree and how on earth did a timing cover (only) get cracked?
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| Just a quick update as I have been extremely busy. The insurance company finally conceded that a timing chain cover crack would be due to the accident and they would be liable for it. Nothing happened over the weekend naturally, so I'll find out more nformation tomorrow. |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:21 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | finally conceded that a timing chain cover crack would be due to the accident and they would be liable for it |
GREAT! That was my problem too....no way a crack (without the chain breaking) could be anything BUT an impact....great news!
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