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How did it go at the dealer, Nash? All fixed?

Just say "no" to FB.

Nice work! Good job getting the broken bits out of there.

That's a great idea.

When you say, '...doesn't start...,' do you mean the engine turns over but doesn't run or that the starter makes no noise or something else?

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Start with the simple stuff...check engine oil and transmission fluid levels.

Good call. Hearing a clicking sound when turning is a tell-tale sign of a worn CV joint. As you found out, the boot need not be damaged for the joint to be worn out. What is the year and mileage of your car?

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Yes, supply issues abound in all industries right now. In my industry, electric utility, we have leads times of over one year for some parts and longer for others. We've had to change a lot of how we do business to accommodate for the supply issues. Typically, it's manufacturers that are not...

I got nothing for you on this but I dig the detail in your post. Well done.

It is common for the rubber bumper covers to not quite match the metal parts on cars. Only a few of us can see it, though.

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That HAS to be the wonkiest fix I've heard of. I'm glad you didn't sell and got past the dreaded inspection.

Aluminum doesn't rust and that coolant passage being ate away like that isn't normal. Should go back to cast iron for heads.

Sell to someone in a state that doesn't mess with inspections.

I was thrust into the world of Equinox vehicles by a nephew who had a similar issue. The resolve for him was, as it appears to be for you, to just keep driving the vehicle until it wasn't drivable. For his nox, this meant the coolant poured out one day from the passenger side rear of the...

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That's good to know. Folks don't typically return to tell us about the solution once found. Thanks for the response.