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Ive been having some bad luck with my ghibli. Just as my vacation is about to start the car fails the co values at the "inspection". Mech says needs new cam chains and cogs. They ofc are not made anymore. "we" founds some regardless. And i thought campy record chains were pricey.
Shop changed 3 belts and some other bits as well while it was in for the fix like a new water pump which also are not made anymore so they too fetch very nice prices..
Took about a month or so to get the car back, just in time for my vacation to end duh.. but it was running better than before, noticebly so. So that was nice to see.
Now on my first real drive (today) after getting it back from the shop the power steering belt broke and the the a/c stopped functioning, they are on the same belt im told.
Currently cant get a hold of mechanic but couple of questions since im new and lack knowledge of cars and parts / service there of..
Could it be bad for the car to drive it with no power steering? Its very heavy to turn but it really does not feel like anything else than normal resistance (to me..)
Perhaps this depends on the model car or era? Its a 93 if that helps anyone..
If a shop does a substantial job on a car where they exchange at least 3 belts on their initiative and a 4th break on the first ride (at least 1 of the new exchanged is on the same axle) would they be somewhat responsible for this? Either by not making sure the tension was proper or realizing the 4th needed replacing as well? Its hard to believe this belt would have broken at this time if it had not been in for repairs just now.
Again im not really sure what flys in the auto world and i dont want to sound like a guy complaining about a rear puncture when i had the shop fix the front (bike analog), but im not am i? if i ask them to fix this as they are likely responsible?
My wash / drive ratio is getting ridiculous .)