Offset from Hell saved the VX ...

[tom4bren]

WooHoo!!!

The Proton is safely back home now. I picked it up on Friday evening.

Everything appears back to normal with it except for 2 issues:

1. Stupid TOD lite is still flashing at me.

2. They replaced the front & left fender cladding & now the tire rubs at full lock. I'll hafta do some more trimming.

The total bill was $3500. The place that did the repair did great work but they were'nt cheap.

I'm curious about the spare steering box that RamAirZ provided. No leaks & no play. Why did his VX come with the spare.

They didn't use the pump so that's available if anyone needs it.

[etlsport]

Wise man once say, "Wider is better." Glad it all worked out so well for ya Tommy Boy!

pontiac used to say that...


glad to hear shes home Tom!

[Ldub]

WooHoo!!!

The Proton is safely back home now. I picked it up on Friday evening.

Everything appears back to normal .

...

[ZEUS]

WooHoo!!!

The Proton is safely back home now. I picked it up on Friday evening.

Everything appears back to normal with it except for 2 issues:

1. Stupid TOD lite is still flashing at me.

2. They replaced the front & left fender cladding & now the tire rubs at full lock. I'll hafta do some more trimming.

The total bill was $3500. The place that did the repair did great work but they were'nt cheap.

I'm curious about the spare steering box that RamAirZ provided. No leaks & no play. Why did his VX come with the spare.

They didn't use the pump so that's available if anyone needs it.

Welcome back OFH - not to be confused with ORW. Now get hackin!

pontiac used to say that...

HAHA! Yeah, I know, that's what I was alluding to.

[nfpgasmask]

So Tom, your insurance was able to find new cladding pieces?

Congrats on having your baby home.

Bart

[tom4bren]

So Tom, your insurance was able to find new cladding pieces?

Needless to say, I was shocked that they were able to locate some so easily (especially considering that they couldn't find a steering box). I wrote down the dealer's name & number that provided them but don't have it with me. I'll post it as soon as I find that little piece of paper.

[vt_maverick]

Congrats Tom, ditto on the surprise at cladding availability. Will be interesting to see what else they may be able to find...

Good to hear you're back on the road!

[Marlin]

WooHoo!!!


I'm curious about the spare steering box that RamAirZ provided. No leaks & no play. Why did his VX come with the spare.

They didn't use the pump so that's available if anyone needs it.

I have a spare in my garage. Got it cheap on Ebay. Never know when you are going to need it...PO may have been a parts collector as well.

[RamAirZ]

I'm assuming he replaced the steering pump and box at the same time, maybe had a leak and couldn't figure out where it was coming from or something? It came in a bag covered with steering fluid when I picked it up. I'm glad it worked out for ya man and saved you some time and money! I was worried it was going to be bad but hoped it wouldn't be. I wanted to help get ya on the road

[tom4bren]

I'm assuming he replaced the steering pump and box at the same time, maybe had a leak and couldn't figure out where it was coming from or something? It came in a bag covered with steering fluid when I picked it up. I'm glad it worked out for ya man and saved you some time and money! I was worried it was going to be bad but hoped it wouldn't be. I wanted to help get ya on the road

& much appreciated.

When it arrived, the box was so saturated in power steering fluid that the mail carrier had it in a plastic bin. I was surprised that Homeland Security didn't flag it for inspection

[JAMAS]

When it arrived, the box was so saturated in power steering fluid that the mail carrier had it in a plastic bin.

I bet he was pissed.

[RamAirZ]

LOL really? I tried to "pump" it all out before I put it in and didn't I have a garbage bag in there too? It was late when I packed it up but I thought for sure I had it wrapped up as well. I'm glad they brought it to ya! Good to see ya on the road again! Just avoid vans from now on lol

[tom4bren]

The place they got the cladding from is:

Churner Isuzu
Vienna, VA

703/893-0800

I have not called them to find out how extensive their inventory is. I do know that they did not have the steering box so the availability of the cladding may have been a fluke.

[tom4bren]

I towed the trailer home from work last Thursday. That was the first time since the accident. Talk about a stressful drive!!! I didn't take it over 60mph the entire drive. Got home safe & sound though.

I'm starting to wonder now though if the ABS was wrongfully blamed and if it might have been caused by the ol' foot on both the brake & gas issue that we all know & love so well. I've been trying to re-train my foot ever since to move all the way onto the brake (lift & press rather than slide & push).

[etlsport]

Tom I removed the rubber pedal cover from my brake pedal and replaced it with an after market pedal which i drilled new mounting holes in to move the pedal over as far as possible. Works pretty well and looks better too!