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  • #16
    Re: Time for a new EM0480???

    Hmmm? :-?

    I dunno.... When I got my Rocky, just unpacked it, made sure there was no packing material anywhere that it shouldnt have been, set the grind to roughly where I estimated would do the job, pulled a few shots while fine-tuning the setting and then Bobs your uncle or aunt or whatever.... A 25-28 second shot of pure bliss. And its been that way for more than two years now, with a bit of a clean now and again but the grind setting is still in the same median now that it was when I first dialled it in 8-). End of story.....

    Mal.

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    • #17
      Re: Time for a new EM0480???

      Originally posted by Mal link=1161735896/0#12 date=1161874623
      Originally posted by Thundergod link=1161735896/0#11 date=1161861338
      Almost forgot, head gasket repaired for free as I expected.
      Ahhh,

      But what about the causal factor :-?..... Head Gaskets dont just blow for no reason either, might have a warped interface between head and block :P,

      Mal.
      One head bolt was found to have snapped.
      Inspection of the previous paperwork showed that all parts had been invoiced for except new headbolts.
      New headbolts are a must.
      So they couldnt prove they had done a proper job and had to fix for nix.

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      • #18
        Re: Time for a new EM0480???

        Obviously getting off topic but is the car with the head gasket a falcon by any chance? Just a mechanics punt not a battle of ford versus holden on this occassion.

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        • #19
          Re: Time for a new EM0480???

          Yep.

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          • #20
            Re: Time for a new EM0480???

            Originally posted by Thundergod link=1161735896/15#16 date=1161933772
            One head bolt was found to have snapped.
            Inspection of the previous paperwork showed that all parts had been invoiced for except new headbolts.
            New headbolts are a must.
            So they couldnt prove they had done a proper job and had to fix for nix.
            Gday TG,

            My response wasnt meant to be taken seriously, just a friendly dig and very much tongue in cheek :P. FC knew where I was coming from ;D,

            Mal.

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            • #21
              Re: Time for a new EM0480???

              As an auditor I understand "causal factor" and answered seriously in case that was your intention.

              I noticed FC took it the other way and thats fine too.  

              Unfortunately for my mechanics Im not a typical customer that has no idea.

              I now choose to pay someone to do the dirty work, but have helped strip and rebuild a motor in my younger days.

              I can can tell the difference between when the appentice has touched the car and when not.
              That keeps them on their toes.

              Its like when a good barista shouldnt send out a bad coffee but should redo the shot.
              My guys are getting to learn its best to serve me up a good result rather than have me send it back. :P

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              • #22
                Re: Time for a new EM0480???

                Falcons are well known for their head bolt issues being single use. Bad miss there I am a mechanic by trade and have been off the tools for 3 or 4 years so not like it is a new problem. Unfortunately the motor industry trys to pull the wool over the customers eyes. But in the process shoot themselves in the foot. Which is where coffee and motor industry are similar, find good barista/mechanic and a reputation will be built and customers will flood in. But stuff up and give a bad service it all goes downhill fast. Most people would be prepared to pay a little more for good service as well. Quality control is a big issue and can make or break a business.

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                • #23
                  Re: Time for a new EM0480???

                  Not just baristas and mechanics (and I have used this workshop for 30 years), but almost any profession could be classified the same way.

                  My father used to follow his bank manager around whenever he was moved to a new branch.

                  I used to make the odd trip back to an old eatery for lunch when Id moved locations.

                  Dad (again) used to own a cafe in Sth Grafton 45 years ago, people used to plan their trips so as to be able to pop in for a meal.

                  Service is the key.

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