there is a input and return line from the rad.... If they didn't tighten
one of these they should be liable. Its a tricky subject since they may
claim that the trans got some debris/fluids from the busted radiator into it
and THAT is what killed the tranny.
good luck and be calm and nice (it works better)
mm
----- Original Message -----
From: "DML" <jarhead@homeXmail.com (remove x)>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 8:16 PM
Subject: DML: They KILLED my transmission!
>
> Okay, now that the 'catchy' title has gotten your attention...
>
> Long story short, I drive a 99 Dodge Dakota 5.2l v8, and I love it! On
> 9/23/2002 she was in a head on accident and the radiator was replaced.
The
> shop that did the repairs failed to notice that the 'transcooler?' nut on
> the radiator was loose. The fluid leaked out, and now my transmission is
> dead.
>
> Can anyone give me any info on what this nut is, what it does, who should
be
> responsible for ensuring it is tightened...etc, or perhaps, if you could
be
> so kind and point me to a location where I can find 'hard proof' on what
is
> required of a shop to install a radiator?
>
> I am in a bind. I have spent $1,000 in rental fees (not including the
$400
> rental fees from the accident), and am still accruing rental fees as I
type
> this message. My poor Dakota has sat in the shop for almost a month now,
> for I am trying to pin the blame on someone, but unfortunately it is
> difficult...
>
> Any help would be appreciated!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> A former US Marine
> Bryan Scott Hill
> jarhead@homemail<spamfree>.com <-- remove <spamfree> if you email me!
>
>
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