knowing Jamie like I do, he's still going to try and figure it out but I would have to agree with Tommy that he needs a little something extra because the longer he continues to mess with that car, the more money he's losing doing other things he is behind on doing.
not agree'ing with me.. i was simplying pointing out that Jamie has left several subtle hints that this job went "way over" his bid, thru no fault of his own.
he's mentioned he wouldnt do future swaps for this price and said he is tired of it..which could have a drastic impact on the community as a whole.
THIS engine swap just plainly shows that "NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED".
everyone involved has done their very best to get RCamel, good info...from the beginning of his issue.
If this car had been taken anyplace else, the labor cost would have been thru the freaking roof, troubleshooting this.
not to mention the added cost and labor to swap all the accessories, fuel pump install, and all the other "while you are working on it" stuff that popped in the process and the delays involved.
dont get me wrong derek...i'm not busting your balls.
but at some point you have to realize that your "far beyond your initial consultation fee"
you have to ask yourself,
can you afford for jamie to continue?
..and are you prepared to pay him to continue?
Your wife, financial issues and school..are your cross to bear, Jamie has his own Cross, dont stack your cross upon his.
Jamie WILL bear your Cross, he's THAT kind of guy..obviously.
now you have to carry your cross awhile, Jamie's kind of tired.
he carried it all the way UP the hill, you should be able to "roll it down the other side"
