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# 1 August 15, 2000
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Complaint
1998 AMIGO W/4 CYLINDER ENGINE
Isuzu
From: Mike Fortune mfortune@covilleinc.com
Date: Monday, August 14, 2000 08:46 AM
I was driving along and had it die on me all of the sudden. I had it towed
to a dealer, the dealer said that a belt that maintains tension on the
timing belt broke. This caused the timing belt to break and that caused
the oil pump to break as well. (also, they say I tried to start it too
many times and killed the starter.)
They replaced everything, after breaking the oil pump's bolt that holds
it in place, and went to start it only to find out the heads were bent.
They had to replace the whole engine. They got the new engine in finally,
but the heads were no where to be found, (except maybe australia!) The
car has been in the shop for 2 1/2 months now with no end in sight.
They told me to call the Isuzu customer care line, which promptly told
me to call the better business bureau, which told me they only handle
defects in manufacturers parts, not parts on back order, however they
did say they will send me the papers required to file a complaint.
They asked me what I wanted Isuzu to do, I said take the damn thing back,
I don't want this hunk of junk for any more miles than I have to drive
it. I was lucky, I still had my power train warranty.
But, if this happens after only 2 years, what happens in 5 or 10? If anyone
learns of a resolution or legal claim that I or anyone with this problem
can make please let me know.
Mike Fortune
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