"Neutron" wrote: > I took my 99 Sunfire in to get my oil changed, my tire > pressure adjusted and my coolant flushed & refilled. After the > coolant was refilled, one of my spark plugs shot out of the > car and exploded. I think it did this becuase the mechanic > didn't have my car running when he drained the coolant and > after he refilled it and started the engine to circulate it, > an air bubble caused the explosion. I am now being charged > extra for new spark plugs (because they claim they can't > replace only one) and new wires. Theexplosion actually > stripped the inside of where you screw the spark plug in so I > am also being charged for a Healy Spring Kit to try and get > the spark plug to stay secure. If that doesn't work, the whole > engine head has to be replaces. Either way, I don't think I > should have to pay for anything besides the cost of what I > originally brought the car in for. The exploding spark plug > wouldn't have happened had I not brought the car there in the > first place. Is it justified if I tell them that I will not > pay for anything besides the oil change, coolant flush and > tire check?
the plugs shuldent cost you much anyway. Just buy the plugs and replace them yourself. Its just the matter of getting a spark plug wrench and taking them out with that and putting the new ones in with it. It is a total unrelated insedent