Date:         Wed, 13 May 2009 15:52:18 -0700
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How long do I have?
Comments: To: Simon Reinhardt <simon.reinhardt@mac.com>
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Thanks very much for that pointer.  The mechanic didn't run that option by
me.  I'll stop at the shop on the way home from work today and tell him.
Patti
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On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 3:40 PM, Simon Reinhardt <simon.reinhardt@mac.com>wrote:

> I recently replaced my water pump too. Since the cooling system would need
> to be refilled & bled anyway, I took the opportunity to replace all of the
> rubber hoses. Some of them looked pretty sad after 19 years... and many are
> easier to get to during a pump replacement.
>
> -Simon
>
>
>
>
> On May 13, 2009, at 5:05 PM, PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>  I'm very glad to be getting it fixed, instead of waiting for it to get
>> worse.  It's fully covered by my warranty, too, so I won't have to pay.  I
>> don't even have a deductible!  I think the mechanic quoted something
>> between
>> $300-$400
>>
>