So...let's hear the story of the van

Ticket Mouse honorary peso (chingador*) Posts: 19,079	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 8, 2009 11:41:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ticket Mouse on Jun 8, 2009 11:41:22 GMT -5 And the crazy guy who gave you a ride. I'm picturing Freakshow from Harold and Kumar.

cowtownmike honorary peso (chingador*) I done been thru the scruggles. Posts: 12,467	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 8, 2009 13:26:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cowtownmike on Jun 8, 2009 13:26:03 GMT -5 that's a good story...tell it again.
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So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 8, 2009 22:50:15 GMT -5

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Post by rp on Jun 8, 2009 22:50:15 GMT -5

Ok so on the way to lubbock my oil pressure gauge was dancing around a little bit. Checked the oil several times, it was all good. The van wasn't running hot or anything so I called my Dad and he said to roll with it, it was probably just a sensor or something. The next day in BFE it starts sounding really bad and dies going down the road - after that it wouldn't even turn over. My guess is maybe the oil pump went out, engine's ruined. Time for a new van.
So we wait around for about an hour on the side of the road until the wrecker takes us to a truck stop. Wait there for 4 more hours until we can get a ride to Abilene where we can rent a car. The ride to Abilene was as terrified as I have ever been in a car. At one point the guy falls asleep while driving down the interstate. I have to steer the truck from the shotgun seat while I try to get the dude awake. It was VERY wheels off.
By some miracle we make it to abilene and rent a car. Got home around 10 or 10:30. Left Lubbock at 10am. It sucked.
Oh also I had to drive back to sweetwater to pick up the trailer today. Also sucked.
And let's not forget the Strangers just got spanked by the Blow Jays. FML.

The one ripping the shit out of his guitar.

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karilou honorary peso Posts: 3,759	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 7:26:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by karilou on Jun 9, 2009 7:26:26 GMT -5 sounds like a good time.
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cowtownmike honorary peso (chingador*) I done been thru the scruggles. Posts: 12,467	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 8:03:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cowtownmike on Jun 9, 2009 8:03:28 GMT -5 falling asleep while driving down the interstate...done that! sounds like a day of super suck to me. Seriously. Sorry to hear about the van.
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The River Assassin honorary peso Now gar fear me! Posts: 7,230	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 8:10:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The River Assassin on Jun 9, 2009 8:10:32 GMT -5 Damn that sucks, and it had to happen in West Texas.
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cowtownmike honorary peso (chingador*) I done been thru the scruggles. Posts: 12,467	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 8:16:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cowtownmike on Jun 9, 2009 8:16:12 GMT -5 West Texas gives me the creeps.
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sully honorary peso (chingador*) Posts: 13,045	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 9:32:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sully on Jun 9, 2009 9:32:02 GMT -5 Damn that sucks. Is the van done for?

cowtownmike honorary peso (chingador*) I done been thru the scruggles. Posts: 12,467	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 9:36:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cowtownmike on Jun 9, 2009 9:36:36 GMT -5 just the engine.
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sully honorary peso (chingador*) Posts: 13,045	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 9:43:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sully on Jun 9, 2009 9:43:04 GMT -5 Can it be fixed?

cowtownmike honorary peso (chingador*) I done been thru the scruggles. Posts: 12,467	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 9:55:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cowtownmike on Jun 9, 2009 9:55:40 GMT -5 If it was the oil pump...I doubt it. But then again, I don't know sh1t about cars.
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karilou honorary peso Posts: 3,759	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 9:59:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by karilou on Jun 9, 2009 9:59:02 GMT -5 lol mike. you sound like me.
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cowtownmike honorary peso (chingador*) I done been thru the scruggles. Posts: 12,467	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 10:11:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cowtownmike on Jun 9, 2009 10:11:27 GMT -5 Brooks has a picture on that facebook. Is that the wheels off guy that drove you to Abilene? Or is that the friendly wrecker driver?
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So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 11:21:35 GMT -5

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Jun 9, 2009 9:55:40 GMT -5 cowtownmike said:

If it was the oil pump...I doubt it.

But then again, I don't know sh1t about cars.

The oil pump itself is nothing. That's just a few hundred bucks depending on the make and manufacturer. An oil pump going out can cause some collateral damage that could get worse-i.e. blown engine. Most pumps go for around $100. The labor is what gets you and I suspect on a van it's a pain in the ass.

It all depends on what happened after it went out. Did the engine lock up from the heat (lack of lube) or throw a rod? If so, you're probably going to need an engine change and have to start at the back of the field. If it started to go out and was driven for quite a while then they might be in trouble. If it was caught quickly then it might not be too expensive.

cowtownmike honorary peso (chingador*) I done been thru the scruggles. Posts: 12,467	So...let's hear the story of the van Jun 9, 2009 11:25:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cowtownmike on Jun 9, 2009 11:25:41 GMT -5 I concur. My guess is RP blew the engine because of a lack of lubrication due to a bad oil pump. Always trust your gauges.
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