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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2019, 02:38:57 pm »
They are, but it doesn't help my buyer and if  I file a claim against it, it means that even if found, it won't b returned and that valuable piece is lost forever.
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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #31 on: August 08, 2019, 06:01:15 pm »
The manifolds were more than $200 for a set, anyway.  I think my recall kit was about $700, with manifolds.  The one without was $250.
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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #32 on: August 08, 2019, 09:11:01 pm »
UPS (pronounced OOPS) contacted me and wanted very detailed descriptions and photos of the item.  In the event they can't find it, they wanted a price from a merchant that sells or manufactures the item.  I had explained that it was more than 25 years out of production and came from a car that was 34 years old.  So, I contacted a well-known Fiero used parts seller.  I explained the situation including how much my claim was for and asked if he would give me a quote on the manifold.  I asked if he would send it in an email because I had to provide proof from a seller as to the value. 

He refused.  Said he would give a price over the phone but he wouldn't help me to make a profit by claiming the manifold was worth more than what I sold it for.  Wish that place was still under the old ownership.
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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #33 on: August 08, 2019, 09:18:09 pm »
Somewhere I have a set or several of which i could take pictures, but that won't help you.

I dislike shipping things, because they get lost.  It is incredible, that a company that only transports items, loses so many of them.
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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #34 on: August 08, 2019, 09:18:43 pm »
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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2019, 10:00:40 pm »
Quote from: Fierofool on August 08, 2019, 09:11:01 pm

He refused.  Said he would give a price over the phone but he wouldn't help me to make a profit by claiming the manifold was worth more than what I sold it for.  Wish that place was still under the old ownership.

That is just an asinine view the vendor is taking. If you have to replace the lost manifold obviously your insurance claim would be the cost from a vendor to replace it. That seems legitimate to me.

I guess he can make a profit but you are not allowed?

I would wager a guess that Fierofool has given away thousands of dollars worth of parts over the years to help the Fiero community.
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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #36 on: August 08, 2019, 10:12:07 pm »
Yep.

If it's the vendor I think it is, that particular vendor charges a fortune for everything.  There is no profit to be made by getting an insurance claim for a fraction of the value.  If someone sends you the Mona Lisa, and the painting is lost in shipping, it would seem that they should be able to get info to make a claim, and filing a claim is not making a profit, even if they were giving you the painting for free.
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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #37 on: August 09, 2019, 10:02:06 am »
Quote from: MikeMac on August 08, 2019, 10:00:40 pm


I would wager a guess that Fierofool has given away thousands of dollars worth of parts over the years to help the Fiero community.

Thank you, Mike, but probably not that much. 

I never thought about filing the claim for what it would cost to replace them, but the limit of insurance was set at $100.  I think I'll send the OOPS manager the link that you provided, GTRS.  Thanks. 
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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #38 on: August 15, 2019, 07:15:17 am »
Top notch ,I still need one !
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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #39 on: August 15, 2019, 11:33:05 am »
Quote from: Sandman87 on August 15, 2019, 07:15:17 am
Top notch ,I still need one !
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Re: exhaust manifold attn: topnotch
« Reply #40 on: September 03, 2019, 10:02:03 am »
Hoping to get working on the fiero again this week !
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