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Old 12-17-2009, 06:43 PM   #23
daverod
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Re: At Last- Power steering in a I-6

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Originally Posted by bubba327 View Post
It is 45 miles round trip to the Driveline shop. This I know cuz I have made 4 trips now.
First I dropped it off and gave them measurements the length of shaft after shortened.
Second took them the Yoke and new U-joints so they could balance it properly.
Third went to pick it up and they had welded in new tube and balanced it but it was 11" too long. They mis-read their measurements on the build sheet! What should have needed only a couple of inches to come out, they built me one a foot too long!
Forth time was a charm Got a shiny new driveline and an apology
everybody makes mistakes.
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. Make a difference this holiday season - Help out or donate your time- Somebody really needs your help -We have enough jerks in the world and it is time for the good people to stand up and take over.
Well at least it's done. One step closer. Good luck on the taking over thing. Are you sure you don't live in northern Idaho. Merry Christmas

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