Problem with a Mechanic Shop

Tiny
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I have a 1990 Cadillac Seville. I had a mechanic shop do some work on the car, I wanted some new rims and tires for the car. They put 20 inch rims and tires on the car. When I took the car to them my engine had power and worked fine, when I got it back it had no power, it jerks when I accelerate and it has a loud rattling soung that wasn't there. They say I have a crank pully problem but deny that the rims and tires caused the problem. They also couldn't do the electrical work that I felt would help in assuring that the tires were height and width correct for the car. I looked on some tire web sites and the largest size shown to see was 18 inches for that car. I asked them to do a complete tune up and I don't believe they did. What does a complete tune up consist of and what machines do you need to do one? I asked for a new rear suspension, actually I asked them to remove the suspension that was on the car and put a regular suspension that allowed more height to the car for the bigger rims and tires I would have liked to have on the car, they couldn't do that. I would like to know if I just was ripped off and if you can provide me with other mechanics to talk to about my situation, before I seek legal help?
Sunday, November 11th, 2007 AT 8:33 AM

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Tiny
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If it is indeed the crank pulley, im not sure what they could have done to make it fall apart, might just be coincidince. What electrical work are you talking about that would assure that the tires were height and width correct for the car? A complete tune up- Plugs, wires, cap (if applicable), ignition rotor (if applicable), Air filter, fuel injection service, fuel filter. Scan the PCM for any codes, test drive. The only tools req'd, is a fuel injection service kit, taps into fuel system to run pressurized cleaner through the injectors. Hand held scanner, but Caddy's have an on-board diagnostic, so this isnt even req'd. If you leave this post in here you will get more opinions on this matter
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Monday, November 12th, 2007 AT 7:57 AM

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