Thread: Hey guys! RECALL WORK is not being done correctly.

Hold up before replacing the EGR. They don't fail all that often. What is the actual code? If it's insufficient flow, then that usually points to the map sensor, although it'll say "EGR insufficient flow". Map reads the change in pressure that is expected when the egr opens.

Originally Posted by Mimikrame32

One example is I recently got a recall notice in the mail for 07035 engine compartment fire. Well, this translates into the dealer of your choice having to do a complete valve cover gasket replacement.

FYI, the recall involves removing the plastic guide for the front wires, and relocating them. The leaking valve cover is the root cause of the problem, and not part of the recall.

Funny how GM had to do a recall because people can't/won't maintain their vehicles.

Originally Posted by Thompsju

The valve cover gasket replacement only pertains to GTPs.

GTs get different front retainers for the spark plug wires.

Well there you go; my bad. Shows how much I care about GTP's.

ok...well EGR will toss a code and most codes the first time they are tossed, won't kick on the light. Most codes take two consecutive fails to light up and 3 consecutive passes to turn the light off.

EGR runs many tests and it's actually a pretty smart thing based on it and the pcm. It'll know if it's valve isn't moving, isn't moving fully, seems stuck and if flow changes aren't detected when it's opened/closed. Downside is most people see a no flow when flow expected as an EGR and commonly it's a map sensor, that's how the system detects it.

Fuel level senders: this is common across almost all GM's of the 97-03 era. And before you believe that gallons used thing.. you may want to think about how it determines how much fuel is used. Does it rely on basic injector pulse data or level of sender?

Originally Posted by Mimikrame32

So I seriously doubt that GM would put out recalls, especially on a vehicle line that's been discontinued, over something based on poor owner maintenance. They're not so kind as to hand out millions in repairs if they don't have to!!

Millions in recalls is better than billions in law suites. This is what society has created.....

On my GP GT, the fire recall is caused by a leaking v/c gasket. Every engine can have this happen. Fix the leak and you won't have a problem; I chose this route.

Ford had to put rear shoulder belts in the late model Bronco's because people were rolling the trucks while not wearing their seat belts. The passenger flies out, gets hurt, sues Ford and wins. Because of the passengers stupidity, Ford had to pay.


McDonalds got sued because somebody ordered a hot cup of coffee and burned themselves.

Gas can recall? This takes it to a whole 'nother level. Read this:
http://www.daystarweb.com/news/red_fuel_cans.html
http://www.daystarweb.com/Wall_Street_Journal.pdf

That gets

I am not saying that all recalls are frivolous, but quite a few are. MFG's have to be afraid of your (and mine) stupid legal system. We also live in a day and age where very few want to be accountable for their actions.

Now, back to work.

I remember in Fargo a year or two ago, a local family was suing Walmart because the gas can they sold them didn't have a safety nozzle on it...

So when their 10 year old dumped gas on the bonfire, the can exploded and well...

The rest is history.

PS. Okay the article seemed legit, until they used it to attack Democrats. Lol Wtf?!?

Originally Posted by Thompsju

The McDonald's lawsuit was warranted...

You should research it. It turns out that the coffee temp was CRANKED. The woman was hospitalized, had to get skin grafts, etc.

I know all about the case. Just because a judge says so, doesn't make it right. Maybe I am just old school, but if I order coffee, I expect it to be hot, and if I spill it, I know that hot stuff burns and there will be consequences. So, I go out of my way not to spill my hot cup of coffee.

One time I was eating Arby's while driving, I managed to spill the entire bowl of a jus on my crotchal region.
At least people were in the car to spectate.

He-he. I hate when that happens.

Originally Posted by Thompsju

I remember in Fargo a year or two ago, a local family was suing Walmart because the gas can they sold them didn't have a safety nozzle on it...

So when their 10 year old dumped gas on the bonfire, the can exploded and well...

The rest is history.

Nice that 100+ people have to loose their jobs because of the stupid actions of one person. Make that that actions of two people..... the judge needs to be held accountable for making such a stupid decision.

Originally Posted by Thompsju

Um... How about the parents? Lol

Amen to that!