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~ 1 Weeks ago - Took it to over to a known mechanic. He isolated problem to faulty temperature sensor. He also spotted oil spill on engine. he highly suggested to fix engine oil leak by replacing valve cover gasket and plenum gasket. I approved it since I was intermittently smelling oil burning usually when AC was on
Gauge is ok after repair However, with gasket repaired I am immediately started having following trouble:
- On cold start, engine ''coughs'' and 70% of time, idle dies out. I have to engage ignition again
- "Check Engine" light has been on since gasket repair.
- Idle engine noise is significantly lower
- Previous idle RPM used to be in 1200-1400 range; now it is 500-700 rpm range feel like it struggles with 'humming" when car sits idle; usually when cold start doesn't die. RPM needle movement matches with humming struggle.
I assume it was shoddy repair but my questions are following
- What do you suspect he did wrong?
- What should he be doing to rectify newly created problems?
- What should be my next course of action (sell the car...repair?; I'd like to keep if I can)
Thanks
ccuser
I am the original owner and still happy after 12.5 years and 145k miles. She has not asked for much in our years together, almost everything that has needed replacement has been age/use related. The CD player conked out more than a few years ago and had to replace the rotting framework under the running boards last summer, but other than that, she has been great.
Also, I'd like to know if anyone is happily driving on a tire other than the OE Michelin LTX M/S? I got 80K/5 yrs out of the first set and need to replace the second set (65K but 7 yrs) very soon. I'm happy with how these handle and last, so I'm happy to buy a third set.
The problem is, the Bose Radio sounds extremely weak, no bass, the sound is only on the drivers side and the fader and the balance don't work either. Yes I pulled them until they clicked out.
Is the radio just burnt out or could it be another issue? Wiring or something like that?
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