Jim,
As I mentioned in the OP, I had the van looked at by a dealer and was told
the sub was damaged. I intended to have it fixed. I didn't really want you
to give me the green light on anything. I realize that this is important,
but the dealer never said, or inferred, or even hinted that it was dangerous
to drive off the lot until repaired. I thought that perhaps someone else may
have had a similar occurrence and could share their experience. It was also
suggested to me, and I agree from time to time, that some people are in the
business of selling un-necessary services, be it for cars, electronics, or..
you fill in the blank. I was trying to see if I was heading in the right
direction with the repair. Thanks.
--
Jeff Wald
" I can handle things, I'm smart - not like everybody says - not dumb, smart
and I want respect."
Fredo - Godfather II
"Jim Warman" wrote in message
>I have to look at it *this* way.... It has been looked at and ruled as
>"damaged goods".... I can't see it from my chair and you want me to say
>it's "good to go"????
>
> This is where a little bit of that illusive "common sense" needs to be
> applied.... There is nobody that can tell you if this thing is safe to
> drive or not without looking at it. Imagine phoning the doctor and saying
> "my foor hurts" and expecting a diagnosis....
>
> For your own safety, have the vehicle inspected by a trained technician
> before you continue to operate it..... It has undergone what sound to be a
> traumatic event. If the safety of the car is compromised you might get
> lucky and only kill people that wont sue you.
>
>
> "jeff wald" wrote in message
>
>> My wife told me that she had driven in an under construction subdivision,
>> with unfinished streets, and had a flat tire. When I drove the van the
>> front end was creaking and groaning terribly. It was then that she told
>> me she had hit an exposed manhole jutting from the *street* and ripped
>> the back out of the front tire. I took the van to the dealer for a look
>> see and was told they tried what they could, but the subframe was damaged
>> and needed to be replaced. As I needed the van, I thanked them and
>> planned to schedule the work. When I drove the van all the noise was/is
>> gone. It is my understanding that just about everything is attached to
>> this subframe. My question is this. Should I worry about this? Is there
>> any chance that they got the sub back in position? Do you suppose that
>> everything is just a bit mis-aligned and I am damaging components?
>> Thanks.
>>
>> --
>> Jeff Wald
>> " I can handle things, I'm smart - not like everybody says - not dumb,
>> smart and I want respect."
>> Fredo - Godfather II
>>
>
> >> Stay informed about: 2003 Windstar Subframe 
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