Tuesday alternator specific

Well, that took all day.

‘Twas expensive too.

But, the van is so much quieter, it must have been Loud for a long time.  It runs a little better, the lights are brighter, and best of all,

that "check engine" light went out.

Got a brand new alternator, a Nippondenso, a high quality Japanese parts manufacturer, with a 2 year guarantee.  I’d cringe at the $352 it cost me, but ya know, I can kinda afford it.  Kind of. 

It runs better.  It is much quieter – almost nice to drive.

Well, almost nothing.  It is nice to drive.  The transmission works just like it should.

Looked at from one angle, I’m bailing on a job that got me a van.  I suppose it could be said that I have used this job to bootstrap myself into a better circumstance.  Taken advantage of it.

To which I will have to say, "yeah, so?"

You have to take advantage of the cards you’re dealt and play the best hand you can.  I haven’t done anything less than honorable.

(that "check engine" light went out!)

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