Originally posted by Abbo:
... They want $2800 for a remanufactured trans and $500 to replace oil pan gaskets and $195 to replace 02 sensors. ...
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... I OK'd the work to begin this afternoon because I would imagine even further charges if I took the car back and it continued to leak and then I had to return it to them ...
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...They had to remove what I believe he called the air compartment to see the puddle and the car cannot be running during this removal ...
As a general rule one should always get a 2nd opinion for that major an expense. As you said, you perhaps panicked and may have felt guilty. Seeking advice before giving the ok would have been the preferred course of action.
My suggestion: go to dealer first thing tomorrow and provided they haven't started the removal, cancel the work and get your car towed home or elsewhere.
The air compartment (or air box as it is usually called) is simply the air filter cover and accordion tube that feeds air to the throttle body, and yes, with precautions engine can be operated with it off.
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