LiftedXJ86
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I replaced the RMS by myself. But while getting the Oil Pan off, I bent one rail just a small bit. I am anal, so Instead of dealing with it, I sealed it up and filled it with oil and then brought it to Merchants Tire and Auto (8 miles from my house). When I sealed it back up, the Oil pressure read about 40psi. Same as when I bought it.
When I took it up there, they took the pan back off and fixed the Passenger Side Rail and resealed it. I also had them tighten the torque converter because it was loose. When I got it back, it was leak free but the Oil Pressure only read 10-15psi under load and 0psi at a stand still.
Like 40 miles after, it developed a LOUD knocking sound. I thought it could be a loose starter or the flexplate that didnt get tightened down enough. So I brought it back to them today to take a look at. I talked to the mechanic and he infact said it was a rod knock. They said that just replacing the Oil Pan Gasket wouldnt effect the Oil Pressure. I thought I remembered you had to check the Oil Pressure after replacing the pan to make sure it came to spec.
My question is, what should I do? It didnt have a knock before and now does. Should I go above the stores head to HeadQuarters, the BBB, or Lawyer? Am I even in the right or completely in the wrong? The previous owner will even attest to it not having a knock.
Cliffs: Shop changed a Oil Pan Gasket, Pressure Never came to Spec, Loud Knocking Came, Took It Back, It Has A Rod Knock, Didnt Have Knock Before the Shop. What Should I do? Lawyer, BBB, Or Headquarters?
I then replied, it didnt knock before I brought it to you.
When I took it up there, they took the pan back off and fixed the Passenger Side Rail and resealed it. I also had them tighten the torque converter because it was loose. When I got it back, it was leak free but the Oil Pressure only read 10-15psi under load and 0psi at a stand still.
Like 40 miles after, it developed a LOUD knocking sound. I thought it could be a loose starter or the flexplate that didnt get tightened down enough. So I brought it back to them today to take a look at. I talked to the mechanic and he infact said it was a rod knock. They said that just replacing the Oil Pan Gasket wouldnt effect the Oil Pressure. I thought I remembered you had to check the Oil Pressure after replacing the pan to make sure it came to spec.
My question is, what should I do? It didnt have a knock before and now does. Should I go above the stores head to HeadQuarters, the BBB, or Lawyer? Am I even in the right or completely in the wrong? The previous owner will even attest to it not having a knock.
Cliffs: Shop changed a Oil Pan Gasket, Pressure Never came to Spec, Loud Knocking Came, Took It Back, It Has A Rod Knock, Didnt Have Knock Before the Shop. What Should I do? Lawyer, BBB, Or Headquarters?
I then replied, it didnt knock before I brought it to you.