monday, the day the car wouldn't start, shaun didn't make it to work. it took most of the day to diagnose and fix it. they discovered the the starter was bad. they replaced the starter, and took it for a drive to see how bad the cv joints were. while they were on that drive, the drivers side front tire exploded. the tread had separated, and flown off, taking the blinker with it as well. $30 later, we had a "new" tire to replace it.
the friday before, a good friend called us. he'd found a van for sale. $500! shaun was concerned as he didn't get paid until the following week. but, i'd been putting some money aside, and had $500! (well, sort of. i had $350, and some money we'd set aside for rent. we knew the landlord would be more than understanding, so we used it.)
wednesday, we went and purchased it from the owner, and got it licensed and ready to go for the family. i went to drive it home, and it wouldn't start. shaun was upset, and some our friends said we should inform the previous owners. but, they had been very straightforward in what they knew the car was lacking in, AND what was good with it (nearly new tires, needs wiper blades, rebuilt engine...etc). so, we were fairly certain they didn't know about whatever the problem was.
turns out, we were right. it's the fuel pump. they don't give any warning when they go, they just go, and then the car will not start.
as we couldn't get the van to start, we had to leave it where it was. in the parking lot of the DMV. we informed the people inside, and let them know we would come get it when we could. the following evening, some friends helped us tow it to the house, and there it sits, waiting for someone to have the time to help us replace the fuel pump.
nearly 2 weeks later, we are still waiting!
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