My 1983 Wagon (Eaglerod)

[thereverendbill]

UPDATE!! the brakes now work had to oil the sliders on the front rotors and my leak was a bad line that went across the rear axle.  Just got back home from buying a new aux trans cooler, some new steel lines, and a gas tank repair kit.  I have found a brand gas tank for my eagle for around 150 bucks from one of the distributors at work so that is on the "buy list".  so tonight I should have an eagle that runs, charges, moves and stops with out leaving any trails ... I'm stoked

[boss]

BOYS....GO EASY ON NAPA.iTS UNFORTUNATE THAT THEY GO THROUGH STAFF SO MUCH.,BUT IF YOU CAN GET THE OLDER GUY HE USUALLY CAN HELP YOU.NAPA HAS THE MOST ACCESS TO AUTOMOTIVE  RESOURCES THAN ANY OTHER PARTS STORE...BAR NONE.THE PROBLEM IS FINDING THE GUY THATS WILLING TO HELP,OR SOMETIMES THEY ARE SO SHORT STAFFED THEY ACTUALLY DONT HAVE TIME TO HELP.....TIP- IF YOUR NOT IN A HURRY, SAY "CAN I LEAVE IT WITH YOU" ?HERES MY NAME AND NUMBER...THANKS.

[jim]

I try to be reasonable; I'm in a form of customer service, so I know what it's like.
However, when it comes my turn to be waited on, I consider my issue every bit as important as anyone else's,
and if they don't have time to deal with it they need to correct their shortcomings.
I have been treated exceptionally well at the NAPA store I frequent.  It is at the state warehouse.
I have also walked out, with some others, when it didn't look like I would get waited on in a reasonable time.
To be fair, every other store I go to sometimes has the same problems.

[83Eagle!]

I try to be reasonable; I'm in a form of customer service, so I know what it's like.
However, when it comes my turn to be waited on, I consider my issue every bit as important as anyone else's,
and if they don't have time to deal with it they need to correct their shortcomings.
I have been treated exceptionally well at the NAPA store I frequent.  It is at the state warehouse.
I have also walked out, with some others, when it didn't look like I would get waited on in a reasonable time.
To be fair, every other store I go to sometimes has the same problems.

I am sure there are some that deserve kudos, but not the guys in Papillion.  They do not have turnover.  At least it has been the same guys for the last 6 years.  I know a couple of the guys have been there for around 20 years.  I just do not like a place that immediately assumes you are an idiot and argues with the customer like these guys do.  I especially lost it after arguing with me whether my Geo has auto locks and that a remote state would magically make it have auto locks. 

When I went in to ask about supporting the AMC Eagle Nest Meet, the guy laughed and walked away from me.  I have nothing against Napa as a whole, but seriously I do not see how they say in business with tatics like that.  I also went in there for a part for my Eagle once and I had just talked to them on the phone about the very part.  When I got there, not only did they say they didn't have it, but they told me I should have called first and to stop wasting his time.  Note: I was the only one in the store at the time.

[thereverendbill]

THE UPDATE!!! i got the tank installed that i picked up from Mav, went to start it and no gas.  Searching for my problem i found that my fuel lines are in pretty sad shape so i went about replacing them.  Everything going smoothly i get the new fuel lines on and the car started again.  feeling good with my progress for the day i decided to call it and mess with the wife's SUV some more.  While under the SUV (going nowhere) I look over to the eagle to see a drip.  Upon investigation i need to install new brake lines as well (BUMMER).  So Now I have an eagle the purrs like a kitten but will not stop to save it's life ........ My lord cars are fun 

[IowaEagle]

It seems like always something wants our attention next.

[83Eagle!]

It seems like always something wants our attention next.

Isn't that the truth. 

Bill I am glad you are making progress.  That is great. 

[thereverendbill]

It seems like always something wants our attention next.

Isn't that the truth. 

Bill I am glad you are making progress.  That is great. 

it is slow progress but it is coming along.  Right now I have to contend with getting my new daily driver on the road before my pickup finally fails me (trans been slipping for about 4 months) I am hoping to have the eagle on the road this fall, but I am not rushing it just making sure that everything is perfect

[thereverendbill]

what a bummer, I was looking over the eagle today and i found the worst possible thing that I somehow overlooked.  Inside the right front wheel well above the boxed frame A ROT HOLE!!! this is the game changer for the wagon and throws me way off my estimated finish time.  I checked the left front wheel well and in the same place it's scaly with rust but no hole yet.  It looks like i am going to have to get the car indoors and remove the  front suspension and do some digging (literally) and make a few patch panels then undercoat the living heck out of it.  I am going to start working on a jig table to strap the eagle to so that i can easily support the car and go through the entire underside without laying on my back.   

[IowaEagle]

Surprise!    Get 'er saved Bill.

[thereverendbill]

your tellin me surprize  i am stocked and astounded to say that the eagle does not leak a drop of oil, coolant, or trans fluid.  the cardboard i put under it after the last small drive around the property has been clean for nearly a week

[Pa sx/4]

your tellin me surprize  i am stocked and astounded to say that the eagle does not leak a drop of oil, coolant, or trans fluid.  the cardboard i put under it after the last small drive around the property has been clean for nearly a week

check the oil it may be empty 

[IowaEagle]

your tellin me surprize  i am stocked and astounded to say that the eagle does not leak a drop of oil, coolant, or trans fluid.  the cardboard i put under it after the last small drive around the property has been clean for nearly a week

check the oil it may be empty 

and the rest of the fluids too.

[thereverendbill]

lol, that was my first thought but everything is right up to the line

[83Eagle!]

SUcks about the rust, but I am sure you'll get it figured out.