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Repair service for capillary line
« on: February 13, 2021, 17:19:29 »
Well I found out what a capillary line was the hard way. Shvegel explained to me why my thermometer wasn’t working after I reinstalled my engine.

Luckily I found Joes Speedometer in Reseda California. Turned it around in less than a week for $160. Nice guy great service.
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Re: Repair service for capillary line
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2021, 17:27:58 »
Wow, John, that's about HALF of what Palo Alto Speedometer charges! :o And Reseda is in my backyard! :(
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Re: Repair service for capillary line
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2021, 19:24:20 »
Wow, John, that's about HALF of what Palo Alto Speedometer charges! :o And Reseda is in my backyard! :(

Very cool for you!

Many years back, Palo Alto rebuilt all my instrumentation and the price wasn't cheap but it was reasonable. They came highly recommended by many, they were quick and easy to deal with.
Last time I talked with them, it was almost like they couldn't be bothered with Mercedes folks. They had a 6-month backlog and most of it, Porsche. So who needs us?
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Re: Repair service for capillary line
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2021, 02:15:39 »
John mine had a kink in it.  Gernold had someone repair it.

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Re: Repair service for capillary line
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2021, 03:17:10 »
John

How did you know there was a problem with the capillary tube?
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Re: Repair service for capillary line
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2021, 04:31:03 »
John

How did you know there was a problem with the capillary tube?

The temperature guage wouldn't work. Works great now.
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Re: Repair service for capillary line
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2021, 04:33:32 »
Very cool for you!

Many years back, Palo Alto rebuilt all my instrumentation and the price wasn't cheap but it was reasonable. They came highly recommended by many, they were quick and easy to deal with.
Last time I talked with them, it was almost like they couldn't be bothered with Mercedes folks. They had a 6-month backlog and most of it, Porsche. So who needs us?

To be honest I think Palo Alto is who I called first and they gave me Joe Speedometer's info.
John Krystowski
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1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS For sale
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2019 BMW 540