Neat Article

[JiFaire]

One phrase really caught my attention:

[SIZE=-1]I seem to have a tendency to do the insane thing and try the same thing again, expecting different results. At least I did until I got one of those magnetic signs to stick on my toolbox that says, "Make new mistakes."[/SIZE]

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This guy is smart!:thumbsup:
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http://www.asashop.org/autoinc/oct2004/techtotech.htm

 

[bk95td]

This guy should teach at all the gm tech schools. Understand the problem not just throw parts at it on the customers bill.

 

[Dan Hunter]

Or be sent to fill Senator Clinton's seat.

 

[RadioMan]

try the same thing again, expecting different results

^^^^ One of the definitions of insanity ^^^^

While *Find the problem & then fix it* isn't an old idea, it seems to be fairly obscure these days. I can see a kid out in his driveway figuring that it MUST be the most expensive part that's broke, buy and install a new one, and still have the same problem; but the *pros* have NO EXCUSE. If I were ever put in the position of having to HAVE someone else work on one of my vehicles (chain saw accident comes to mind) and they pulled this - It's definately lawyer time! (The result of getting more mature, btw. I hear that prision food sucks, so my first recourse thought is out.)

 

[Turbine Doc]

Now Jim why would anyone in there right mind want to fully understand the scope of an issue before spending money, why that is just so un PC, political careers and empires have been made at spending money without understanding the issue.

 

[bk95td]

Sad but true.

 

[Turbine Doc]

I sent him a email asking him to join us here, it was a 2004 article I see so maybe the email addy isn't good anymore.

 

[JMJNet]

Now Jim why would anyone in there right mind want to fully understand the scope of an issue before spending money, why that is just so un PC, political careers and empires have been made a spending money without understanding the issue.

http://www.dieseltowingresource.com/images/smilies/iagree.gif

Exactly. The US as a society has microwave and disposable mentality. We want to get things fast, hence, throw in the parts with the hope we find the right one to replace and can fix it fast. If we could not fix it then we throw it away.

 

[TurboTahoe]

That's funny. I know some guys who think it's pretty strange that I am perfectly happy driving around a 14 year old vehicle. I like things that last, and I like to KNOW what a problem is and THEN fix it. Nice article, Jim!

-Rob

 

[Matt Bachand]

Now Jim why would anyone in there right mind want to fully understand the scope of an issue before spending money, why that is just so un PC, political careers and empires have been made at spending money without understanding the issue.

Before spending SOMEONE ELSE's money to boot.

Great read is right.

 

[Brooklyn Tow]

There are still people who take pride in there work.... Sad to say they are a dying breed.

Good read, stuff like this keeps that "glimmer" of light on, when the majority of attitude's and actions are geared toward the quick buck and the all mighty dollar at any expense.

Hope comes to mind.

Thanks again,

 

[NVW]

Good find Jim. Hopefully he will accept TD's invitation to join. Leo