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From: Milton on 20 May 2010 20:42 "Clocky" <notgonn(a)happen.com> wrote in message news:4bf53896$0$27836$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... > Milton wrote: >> "Clocky" <notgonn(a)happen.com> wrote in message >> news:4bf3f7cc$0$27871$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... >>> Milton wrote: >>>> "Noddy" <me(a)home.com> wrote in message >>>> news:4bf3d22e$0$89671$c30e37c6(a)exi-reader.telstra.net... >>>>> >>>>> "XR8 Sprintless" <xr8_sprint(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:4bf3c6a9$0$27824$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... >>>>>> Okay got the car back today with the claim that there is nothing >>>>>> wrong with it other than possibly dirty injectors causing it not >>>>>> to start in the morning. They claim the TK test performed by the >>>>>> radiator specialist is inaccurate. Anyone care to comment. >>>>> >>>>> What's a "TK" test? >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Noddy. >>>> >>>> HUH? You're joking aren't you? LOL. Here is a prime example of why >>>> you need to go to a radiator specialist and not any basic mechanic. >>>> >>> >>> There is no such thing as a radiator specialist, though I'm sure >>> there are plenty that are wannabe but unqualified mechanics >>> pretending to be capable of diagnosing head problems working in >>> radiator swap shops. >> A radiator specialist is one who has the tool for the TK test and only >> specialises in heating/cooling issues for your engine. Just as there >> are Air Conditioning experts, Auto electricians, Automatic >> specialists etc. >> Not all mechanics have the equipment and certainly one well known >> "hothead" retired mechanic in here had never heard of a TK test >> before do you believe? > > Most cooling system "specialists" don't have the tools or expertise to > diagnose a head gasket problem though they probably know just enough to > misdiagnose the problem. > > If you want your car diagnosed you take it to a mechanic not a radiator > salesman. > That's just a plain stupid comment Clocky. Regards Milton
From: Noddy on 21 May 2010 01:03 "Milton" <millame23(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message news:4bf5d6a3$0$8758$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... > I'm glad you blokes understand it. Got me beat. Why am I not surprised? A packet of Smarties would have you in deep trouble..... -- Regards, Noddy.
From: Noddy on 21 May 2010 01:05 "Milton" <millame23(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message news:4bf5d5ee$0$8761$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... > That's why they are used by Radiator Specialists. Your average Joe Blow > mechanic aka Darrin, wouldn't know how to use one. The average Joe Blow wouldn't *want* to use one Woger. As I said to you earlier, there are easier and more reliable methods of checking for such problems without needing to resort to something that's going to look impressive for the customer. -- Regards, Noddy.
From: Milton on 21 May 2010 01:42 "Noddy" <me(a)home.com> wrote in message news:4bf61612$0$89671$c30e37c6(a)exi-reader.telstra.net... > > "Milton" <millame23(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:4bf5d5ee$0$8761$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... > >> That's why they are used by Radiator Specialists. Your average Joe Blow >> mechanic aka Darrin, wouldn't know how to use one. > > The average Joe Blow wouldn't *want* to use one Woger. As I said to you > earlier, there are easier and more reliable methods of checking for such > problems without needing to resort to something that's going to look > impressive for the customer. > > -- > Regards, > Noddy. Darrin, I agree there are other methods but what can be easier and more reliable than sucking up some liquid and watching for it to change colour? The TK test is supposedly a very accurate test essentially designed to see if there are traces of exhaust gasses in the radiator system and we all know what usually causes that don't we? Depending on the information available from the customer at the time, a radiator specialist will check for other problems before performing a TK test. It's usually one of these problems that will cause the head/gasket issues which may then require the TK test, but I'm sure you already knew that. Regards Milton
From: Milton on 21 May 2010 01:45
"Noddy" <me(a)home.com> wrote in message news:4bf615b4$0$89673$c30e37c6(a)exi-reader.telstra.net... > > "Milton" <millame23(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:4bf5d6a3$0$8758$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com... > >> I'm glad you blokes understand it. Got me beat. > > Why am I not surprised? > > A packet of Smarties would have you in deep trouble..... > > -- > Regards, > Noddy. Well I'm asking you to explain it to me then, tia. Regards Milton |