Friend with a major problem

OhhWell wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:
Too many sue happy people. If the radiator was leaking when it was picked up from the shop then yes the repair shop is at fault If it had holes in it. If the neck came loose from a rotted radiator when the hose was removed then no he is not. If the oil came from a loose plug or oil filter then he is responsible. If not then he is not. Nothing like having a judge settle something like this that has no knowledge of engines but you see it all the time. Wonder why shops charge so much? Too many people want to blame a shop for things breaking on old worn out vehicles that have not been maintained. Ever think the radiator may be rotted and the pressure from a new pump may have blown the rust out. NO, just sue them for a new one!

No, I didn't think that because the OP stated that the damage done to the radiator was consistent with impacts from a tool in the area of the water pump.

Why on earth are you so insistent that the owner of the motorhome is at fault here? It sounds like you are a former mechanic with an axe to grind due to bad customers. No one can say for sure but from what has been reported so far, this doesn't SEEM like the case.

For disclosure, I have only ever been in court once and that was when I was at a stoplight in a Kia Spectra and slammed into in the rear at 35mph by a Navigator driven by an illegal immigrant with no license. Even then, it was just to cover my medical bills.

If you read my post you will see that I never laid the blame on anyone. I just stated what I have seen happen on older vehicles and if you check my sig you will see that I do have a lot of experience with old vehicles. People shouldn't be so quick to blame or want to sue anyone until all the facts are in. Kind of like you saying I am insistent on blaming the owner for this when I have not. As you can see its very easy to jump on you wagon without knowing all the facts. I have no axe to grind anywhere.