My engine builder wasn't sure about the ford or amc neoprene rear main seal options for olds and so we went with a tried and true Mondello rear main, just to play it safe.($3000 re-ring and I wasn't going to compromise at this point) I ordered the small block seal and 2 weeks later I got a $30 American motors 258 6cyl rear main. The same one was right here, 5 mins away from my home, in stock for $18. %$#@ !!!
I found this info on this site, but because of all the parrots on here, I couldn't just take it verbatim. Repackaging someone else's stuff and calling it your's for twice the price? Now I get it! The company should have passed away with Joe!

 

pm on it's way

 

That's ridiculous. Fullstop.

There's a great guy on here that's rebuilding a 72 vert who has alot of knowhow about engine stuff, Joe (costpenn).

Drop him a line, maybe he can help you out.

-Tony

 

I was thinking of buying the "mondello olds book" but i've got my reservations right now.

The Olds chassis service manual is AWESOME, also the assembly manual is awesome. Any other questions, the folks on here have built hundreds of engines, they'll be able to help you through it.

 

I don't think that there's a word in English that would describe their practice's. A person would have to look into languages found overseas in order to define it clearly. I need to look a man in his eye's before I will take his advice. Kinda tough to do from up here in Timbuktu. Engine is almost done now anyway, so...

 

12 extra dollars is the cost you paid to ensure you didn't make a mistake that the "parrots" would have told you that you were going to make.

Sometimes the parrots are correct, no?

I'd hate to see how pissed you'd be if you lost out 120 dollars.

 

It was the 2 week hold-up FF! Funny, did I offend a parrot? GOOF!

 

69HO43 is the kinda clown I'm talking about on here. Did I call you a parrot? Nope, but you sure jumped up out of your seat with arm's raised, claiming the title. I'm sure that there is tons of good info on this site. I know there is. It seems that there is a high concentration of little uppity twirps on here as well, all too quick to offer up a solution for something that they have only read about. I have been in more fist fights in the last year than most men will "watch" in their whole lives and I get some yappy little bitc# talkin tough from behind his computer? My address is 17631 57th ave Surrey B.C. Canada. Anytime you wanna try that mouth out in person, just let me know. I will fix it up for you, free of charge.

 

All your repro houses do the same. Look @ the Fusick front or rear brake hold down kit for $26.50. Go to your local parts house like Auto Zone and get the same kit for $8.00.

It is called capitalism or legal theft. Capitalism is great as long as you on the right end of it.

 

Glennerd, this is a family oriented website.
I appreciate the fact that you blanked out your cuss words, but there shouldn't be any talk of "mouth fixing"

Please keep things calm for the kiddie's sake.

I understand your anger about the situation, but that business...... is in the business of staying in business. It happens to us everyday.
If we knew what every single thing cost the stores, we'd all be socking people left and right.

I don't even want to know how many CENTS the ol' lady's
80 DOLLAR pair of shoes she just brought home really cost.

 

Wow, nice reply dude! I was thinking to myself yeah that stinks but what do you want them to do buy it for 18 bucks and charge 19 to you, they need to stay in business sonehow. Funny how so many people complain about Chinese made crap but want everything for nothing. I'm truly sorry it took two weeks to get, I completely understand the frustration especially with what a warm spring its been up North.

But I can't believe you or anyone else would throw out "how many fist fights" you have been in - good for you - grow up. Back to the real point most of what I have learned in life is what I have read, from pre-school through graduate school, no one can experience everything, much of my knowledge even on these cars is from reading and talking. I don't work on cars for a living and to most on this site it goes the same, matter of fact you are paying someone else to do the work as well.

So I clearly can see how some folks could have taken offense to you calling people on this site a parrot - yes, you included everyone, "but because of all the parrots on here." Even the most knowledgeable answer incorrectly sometimes. Lighten up Francis

 

Dude relax jeex its only 12 bucks I spent more than that on beer last weekend . Jeeez. If I can count on how many times I over spent bought the wrong parts got ripped off by people I know. I would be able to right a book. I go to my local performance shop and pay extra proudly but the people ther know me and like to talk and that is service right there. I hope one day you own a buisness and can sell everything at cost and make no money and see how it goes. Not to mention you bought from a specialty shop which will charge more typically because specialty shops specify on just usully very few makes in this case just oldsmobile so they will charge more for that. Sometimes you gotta pay to play

 

Skwak Skwak....Polly want a cracker

 

Why dont you drive down there, return it and kick some *** in the process.

I mean, you fight all the time whats one more. Plus you could get your money back. Its a win win, tough guy.

 

I thought canadians where nice .

 

East coast canadians refer to themselves as "les habitants" we eat Poutine and drink beer.

My next door neighbor is named Jean "le-poutine" Renaud. I wish i was joking.

 

Gentlemen,

Let's not let this thread get into a cyber brawl-Thanks

 

I use Mondello's site for info only. I bought a FelPro intake manifold gasket set from them once for $15 plus $13 for shipping, when I picked up the same thing from Summit for $15 (I was at the store anyway)

The only thing I buy from them is the upper windage tray. It's the only one I like

 

i think someone just needs a hug and a pat on the back and tell them it's ok atleast he didnt spend thousands of dollars with mondello and get the shaft . FWIW i used the rope seal on my shortblock and it is yet to leak and it has been in the car 2 years and it does not leak a drop of oil.

 

Kinda sounds like someone suffers from that rare Hawiian desease - lacanooky!!
Do they have that in Canada?
Amazing how the old primative "rope seals" seem to work the best!

 

Poutine is Outrageous, I was introduced to it by my friend in Ottawa, you can definately feel your arteries clogging but it is soooooooooooo good!!!! and washed down with inappropriate quantities of KLB rasberry Wheat or Molsons, labatts etc etc truly makes an enjoyable afternoon ( or morning for that matter LOL)


as for the other "stuff" I am pretty sure everybody is entitled to a bad day once in awhile and I think folks tend to just type stuff that pops into their heads and posting without thinking how it makes them sound. I hope that is the case, we have all been ticked off at one time or another and often it isn't the amount it is the principle... not agreeing with the post, just figure we have been out of the caves/trees for awhile now and trying to figure why someone would make a post like that...however if this is a chronic condition there is always

 

WTH is poutine - never heard of it???

 

yeah i was wondering that too.

 

Maybe we should open a Chicago Poutine Store - if it's that good!!

 

i looked up poutine and it made my interals cringe. Do canandians have traditional mexican food . If not i may have to go up there and set up shop as an alternative healthier food lol.

 

- Fresh cut french fries
- cheese curds (white) on top, the fresher the better
- Poutine sauce (basically gravy) poured on top of the cheese

In Quebec, it's normally served in a round styrofoam container, at 100's of small mom+pop fast food outlets or out of trailers on the side of the road.

It's pretty special.

 

My wife lived in Montreal for 5 years. She has a thing for Poutine. I didn't really get it till we went back there and I discovered the evil goodness that it is. I'm surprised it hasn't caught on big time here in the States, considering it's so delicious and unhealthy!!!

 

I pronounce it differently

 

Think of cheese fries with a salty gravy. No way can it be remotely close to being healthy lol

 

Only way I like cheese is on pizza - yuck!!

 

Glennerd: do us a favor and leave this forum.

 

im now hungry so im gonna go get some cheese fries with bacon and sour cream. along with an italian beef. how a thread goes from bashing mondello to food beats the hell outta me lol.

 

After 30+ years in law enforcement I can say without doubt or reservation that the guys who let statements like

"I have been in more fist fights in the last year than most men will "watch" in their whole lives and I get some yappy little bitc# talkin tough from behind his computer?"

are usually the first set of butt cheeks and elbows seen making a rapid exit from face to face confrontation............just saying.

 

So it has to be good right???

 

Oh great....now I want some poutine

 

i told my girlfriend the same thing. she said not till we go to bed . lol

 

lol

 

WE ARE......by the way , what exactly is a parrot in relation to a car forum? if I read AND get my hands dirty and offer some suggestions based on that process, does that make me a parrot?

Signed , confused Canadian

 

Sorry if I offended the OP, as I wasn't aware you had issues. I guess you haven't dealt with Mondello enough to know that only "losing" 12 bucks should make you feel lucky. Myself and others can attest to losing more, I'm afraid.

Calm down, have a cold one, and get your car done. After you fire it up, you'll forget all about the seal issue.

 

Lol I feel like my wife is going to get upset at me for saying "Poutine" but it has officially become the word of the week at the shop!