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Old 03-22-2006 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Barnabas
ugh, is this a universal thing? Are all parts guys just lazy or something?? Every parts person I've known do not want to do anything!
They're not all bad. It just depends on your ability to get people to work with you. I fallow the golden rule and people seem very willing to help me. Be patient and help others when you can, it will all come around. When I run errands at different dealers etc... my girlfriend can't believe what people will do for us. She always want's to know why. Being a tech requires a lot of help from others.

On the other hand, the parts guys can be like the mob. Don't get on thier hit list. They literally stand between you and the job.
 
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Old 03-22-2006 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by motor on
That reminds me I need to look up the tool # for a paper clip, I've been meaning to see what BMW charges.
It's true the tool for aiming the windscreen washers.
It's german, laser machined windshield washer aiming tool! $5 PER side lol

And yes, goldmine awaits but I'm more interested in just getting something like that to work on my MINI! I'm all about sharing info anyways, I'd never make any money lol
 
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Old 03-22-2006 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by motor on
That reminds me I need to look up the tool # for a paper clip, I've been meaning to see what BMW charges.
It's true the tool for aiming the windscreen washers.
I've been meening to get one of those too. It seems like a waste, but most of the tools are a big help in the shop.
 
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Old 03-22-2006 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 002
On the other hand, the parts guys can be like the mob. Don't get on thier hit list. They literally stand between you and the job.
Oh how true that quote is...I hate that they hold that much power :impatient

I want to buy a GT1 and run a MINI shop out of my garage. lol Anywant want to invest?
 
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Old 03-22-2006 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 002
I've been meening to get one of those too. It seems like a waste, but most of the tools are a big help in the shop.
Most helpful tool I found are those little locking pins to hold the tensioner in place hehe.

And yes, I'm just postwhoring now lol. Ok I need to sleep...gotta get ready to do some "product familiazation" AKA washing cars lol
 
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