geekdaddy
X1/9 Learner's Permit...
So I took my X to a local mechanic that I trust -- as much as I trust ANYONE to work on my car. I've never hired anyone to work on her previously.
For those following at home, this mechanic helped me diagnose a problem where I'm getting air intrustion in my radiator. We now believe the allison's header is too close and wrapped around my water pump pipe and causing the coolant to boil just before it hits the pump. He will remove the header and water pump pipe, and modify the pipe so it is closer to the block and further from the header. He will also build and tack-weld a small heat shield to it.
Anyhow, it felt very weird to drop her off with him. I gave him instructions, shop guides, and some spare parts which he may not have even needed. Kinda reminded me of dropping off one of my kids at day-care for the very first time...
For those following at home, this mechanic helped me diagnose a problem where I'm getting air intrustion in my radiator. We now believe the allison's header is too close and wrapped around my water pump pipe and causing the coolant to boil just before it hits the pump. He will remove the header and water pump pipe, and modify the pipe so it is closer to the block and further from the header. He will also build and tack-weld a small heat shield to it.
Anyhow, it felt very weird to drop her off with him. I gave him instructions, shop guides, and some spare parts which he may not have even needed. Kinda reminded me of dropping off one of my kids at day-care for the very first time...