For the life of me...I don’t know why dealers aren’t scoping these engines first...it literally is one of the easiest tests to perform, and will provide very valuable information
I get the whole ego thing, I deal with egos all day long, I really do...but I didn’t want to end up with all kinds of new parts/repairs on my car, that weren’t the problem. By rolling the dice with my list, I made it pretty clear I had some mechanical knowledge, and suggested a place to start. I...
Here is a list I compiled, which I gave to my Ford service advisor, who attached it to the work order for the tech. It was helpful with diagnosing my vehicle in one day...which confirmed the worst. Please feel free to use this list as a template or in whatever capacity that helps your case.