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[quote=”entryleveltechh” post=38139][quote=”canucktech” post=38127]Im truly with you on all of your posts on this topic i work at a Nissan dealer in canada and have read all of your comments pertaining to this you make a great point. I see the same things you do. Flat rate has to be done with. The other day I watched a rookie tech (licensed mind you) ask how to hook a fuel pressure gauge up? REALLY!!!! This clown makes the same wages I do? He brings home the a bigger pay cheque because he avoids the diagnostic, warranty, electrical, trim, RO’s. But he’ll be first up for work when there is a Maint. or brake job coming through the drive thru. The kids coming into this trade have to understand who they work with. When they screw the older (not calling myself old really but I do have the highest seniority)techs those tech aren’t going to help them when they run into problems. I actually laugh when I watch them scratching their heads at a simple problem that I have figured out previously numerous times, yet i will never speak up, I have actually steered them in the wrong direction just for the sheer enjoyment for myself and other more senior techs.[/quote]
Are you serious? ” I’ve actually steered them in the wrong direction just for the sheer enjoyment for myself and other senior technicians” I’m so disappointed & disgusted to hear that from a fellow technician in the industry. Do you not understand by doing that your only screwing yourself? His customer’s are your customer’s by pointing him in the wrong direction only makes it worse for the dealership & makes the customer more angry because it’s taking longer for the repair to be made. Or hence if something breaks because u steered him in the wrong direction.
There’s many more parts that I disagree on in your post like “Laugh when I watch them scratch there heads on an easy problem I have already figured out” Why not help and educate the younger the technician?
“He avoids the diagnostic, warranty, electrical RO’s” no ones avoid’s those RO’s there specifically handed out according to the difficulty thats why we have “A” “B” “C” technicians or the service manager issue’s them according to the skill of the technician.
I mean to be honest i’m a technician and i’m one of the younger ones that has done pretty well at the age of 21. I specialize in electrical & driveability and currently trying to master my way into transmission work now that my side business has slowed down. But it is so disgusting to hear someone that’s a fellow technician talk bad about the “lower level” technicians, because you were one of them at one point.
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I’m going to have to agree. If i knew what was going on behind those doors I would not take my car to that shop. That is a disaster waiting to happen.I’d recommend getting a basic socket set and wrench set that each cover 8-17mm. The drive size, and whether it’s metric, or standard (SAE), will depend on what you are working on. For wrenches, get the combination type since it’ll cover both open end and sockets.
Rather than going on a tremendous shopping spree for tools, I would also advise starting off with more basic jobs, and work your way up from there– gathering each specific tool needed as a result of that. As for brands, I have mostly Craftsman myself, but there are other quality brands and tools out there that will require research and looking upon product reviews.
__Also a couple more things… a breaker bar, floor jack, and jack stands would make your jobs a whole lot easier. ALWAYS support your vehicle properly with the jackstands when required, along with the floor jack if you can. Never a floor jack alone.
I’d recommend getting a basic socket set and wrench set that each cover 8-17mm. The drive size, and whether it’s metric, or standard (SAE), will depend on what you are working on. For wrenches, get the combination type since it’ll cover both open end and sockets.
Rather than going on a tremendous shopping spree for tools, I would also advise starting off with more basic jobs, and work your way up from there– gathering each specific tool needed as a result of that. As for brands, I have mostly Craftsman myself, but there are other quality brands and tools out there that will require research and looking upon product reviews.
__Also a couple more things… a breaker bar, floor jack, and jack stands would make your jobs a whole lot easier. ALWAYS support your vehicle properly with the jackstands when required, along with the floor jack if you can. Never a floor jack alone.
I’ll post a link explaining how a car engine works. Then anything else you want to learn about cars you can just type it in the search bar on that website.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm
___Also, …EricTheCarGuy! I’ll post his own video on how a car engine works. He has many other videos on how numerous automobile components work– and how they can be repaired of course.
I’ll post a link explaining how a car engine works. Then anything else you want to learn about cars you can just type it in the search bar on that website.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm
___Also, …EricTheCarGuy! I’ll post his own video on how a car engine works. He has many other videos on how numerous automobile components work– and how they can be repaired of course.
From just browsing, it seems you could possibly swap in a Grand Am engine. I would look into Pontiac forums for more information if I were serious.
About the swap itself- I would ask myself if the time and money is worth it. I would advise against doing it to a daily driver.
From just browsing, it seems you could possibly swap in a Grand Am engine. I would look into Pontiac forums for more information if I were serious.
About the swap itself- I would ask myself if the time and money is worth it. I would advise against doing it to a daily driver.
While I understand your reasoning for this matter, I feel most topics should be covered to their necessary extent.
This will provide more knowledge to viewers, and help address most questions and concerns a viewer has.
Just my opinion.
While I understand your reasoning for this matter, I feel most topics should be covered to their necessary extent.
This will provide more knowledge to viewers, and help address most questions and concerns a viewer has.
Just my opinion.
First I would check what code the ‘check engine light’ (CEL) is giving you. I’ll post a link I came across for directions on how to obtain the codes for your car (pre- 1996/OBD1).
http://www.iequus.com/Content/Support/Manual/3173_ICCR_E_14JAN03.pdf
Next, try to post post a picture of the main relay you’re trying to use, as well as a picture of where you’re trying to connect it to. Don’t cut any wires, or tamper with anything before finding out what exactly is the problem.
First I would check what code the ‘check engine light’ (CEL) is giving you. I’ll post a link I came across for directions on how to obtain the codes for your car (pre- 1996/OBD1).
http://www.iequus.com/Content/Support/Manual/3173_ICCR_E_14JAN03.pdf
Next, try to post post a picture of the main relay you’re trying to use, as well as a picture of where you’re trying to connect it to. Don’t cut any wires, or tamper with anything before finding out what exactly is the problem.
I would love to attend a NY meeting, should it ever happen. It’s quite interesting to grasp the fact that Eric is acknowledged around the world!