@VDCdriver I am sorry for the loss of your former student. That is far too young, too short a life. I have lost two friends to the disease and a third who died from a catastrophic negative reaction to one of the vaccines. And there are three members of my extended family in two other states who almost died, who spent more time hospitalized than I did.
My dad used to joke that getting older was much like being a used car, it’s all a matter of time and mileage. Compared to some of our regulars on here, I’m still “just a kid,” my having turned age seventy-one a few weeks ago. I hope that I have many years left but at the same time I am very aware that long-covid is taking a terrible toll on me; I’m not aging well. That said, I refuse to lose, so I keep going forward as best as I can.
That cabin air filter is located in the cowl, not the HVAC housing. Opposite sides of the firewall.
Water in the evaporator housing can’t saturate the cabin filter, the cowl drain must have been blocked.
This video shows the drain in the bottom of the cowl well of 2005 - 2009 Mustang.
Probably so, likely that was the cause rather than the pan under the evaporator. Would get the water coming into passenger side in a heavy rain or going through a car wash. Drain was easy to get to, cleaned with my finger. Car sat near a Live Oak, those trees can drop small leaves that get everywhere, usually the cause of the clogged drain.
No I didn’t. But I didn’t appreciate his condescending tone when he insisted we look up the part number to verify it was the correct one. I told him I KNOW its the right one as that os the exact same part number cabin air filter that’s Installed in my vehicle now.
He still did because he said he’s tired of people buying the right one. I jist had jom verify ot because I rarely have the energy to deal with any of this anymore.
I didn’t squeal my tires or anything but I did throw the old one in the parking lot. If he will be ignorant with his tone then I will also be ignorant.
I no longer get upset, I just match people’s energy.
I am rather disappointed when I open a box, find the plastic wrapper removed from the filter and fingerprints on the new filter. Filters get returned every day, sometimes it is the fault of the counterman.
By leaving your trash in the parking lot you showed the staff your true character.
I don’t really exhibit agressive behavior. If someone is ignorant to me I will match their energy. I have not been banned any place, there are places I will not return to because of the attitude and tone I received.
Based on your previous comments about businesses that “treated you badly”, I suspect that your list of “no go” establishments must be fairly long at this point.
People are black listed all the time and they Don’t know it. Back in 76 I was riding on the tree spade with the developer picking up and planting my ten free trees. He got flagged down and the guy begging him to do some tree planting. He just said I’m way too busy and just can5 do it. When he left he turned to me and said dont ever deal with him. He’ll chisel and chisel and want everything free. He was black listed and I’m sure by many others in town but had no idea why no one would do work for him. Need a part, need a plumber, but they don’t have it or just can’t fit you in? Be kind, be fair, don’t take advantage, especially in a small town.
Far too often someone will say “I need part #ABC123” and they are reading an engineering number and not the part number.
Or “I need an EGR valve for my car” and there are 2 choices based on production date. The customer will say “give me both and I’ll return the one I don’t need.” Why on earth would I sell you something I know you’re going to return?
Rick is just taking it personally. For every one guy that walks in with the correct part number there’s another one behind him who has no idea what he needs or wants.
The customer just wants the same part numbers as the old part. As long as the customer is sure the filter will fit and promises not to return a damaged filter.
Actually I am a valued customer and even a friend at many establishments. I go in with a good attitude and the understanding everyone has an off day every now and then.
If someone takes a nasty tone or wants to act like my money isn’t green or simply doesn’t want to be bothered well then I will match their energy and not come back to that particular store.
