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Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Mon, 06 January 2003 13:36
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Who do people know and trust with thier cars. I am pretty new to Sydney and wouldnt trust anyone in the business that wasnt recommened to me or someone I knew. I love me genuine toyota parts and always stipulate or get myself, however, want someone who knows what their doing when it comes to turbos and four wheel drives.
I know this topic was just posted but it didnt generate much attention and it will or may help others.
"gt4rider"
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Mon, 06 January 2003 14:04
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GT4 Rider,
My mechanic (also uncle)is quite good and ensist i use genuine parts all the time even though more expensive most of the time. Naturally i trust him.
He knows what he's doing when it comes to GT4's over the last three years ive given him plenty to do on my old ST185 and now ST205.
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Mon, 06 January 2003 14:42
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Yeah i too would like to know someone who is trust worthy
Ta
Mani
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Mon, 06 January 2003 22:30
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GEE120
Could you please pass on his details. I would appreciate this. If you would prefer to private message me these details I understand. You wouldnt want people annoying the hell out of him that were not series about taking their car their in the first place.
"gt4rider"
ST165
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Mon, 06 January 2003 23:35
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In a way, i guess any publicity is good publicity. (this is where you'll find me on most given Saturdays)
Choice Automotive Repairs
33b Phillips Rd Kogarah 2217
(02) 9587 4896
Just let him know i sent you and he will look after you really well. Both on price and quality of service. If you think you you're picky about your car, then you'll understand what he's like about his work but 10 fold.
Luke (Bugman) got his clutch done in the Sherpa on Friday just gone for only $100 labour. Don't get me wrong it was a bit of a love job because he was next door doing the conversion of the 1G in his RA28 and is probably a price never to be repeated for the same type of job but it gives you and idea of how understanding and good natured they are.
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Tue, 07 January 2003 00:23
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awww I love you too gary, and the sherpa loves spinning it's wheels.
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Tue, 07 January 2003 00:45
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What the F#@K you doing at home on the net. You should be out picking up the intercooler and radiator then fitting them.
Get off ur ass you lazy bastard. 
Dont burn out that clutch too soon.
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Tue, 07 January 2003 07:35
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I work at Bill Buckle Toyota in Brookvale. We only ever use genuine parts unless the customer is a tightass plus we have a couple of guys who are mechanics for Rally Australia so they know their turbos and 4wd's. Its a little pricier than other places but i've never seen a single car being thrashed there.
Not even the beautiful 22B we had in.
J
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Thu, 09 January 2003 11:12
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free plug for my dad.
my dad is a mechanic in campbelltown (denham court servo) and obviously i go to him  he worked at toyota for a few years and in that time was the mechanic on western toyotas toyota LEVIN rally car with FORMULA ATLANTIC. this was back in the late 80's however. so hes the guy that got me into sprinters. anywho he knows his shit and loves his toyotas too. hes on campbelltown road in the shell servo in denham court for anyone so interested. ill be starting second year for him in a couple of weeks the number is 9829 8395. im done now.
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Thu, 09 January 2003 11:39
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Today got my exhaust from the 1uz hooked up to my 3inch exhaust at Liverpool Exhaust. The guy there I knew from uni (didn't know he owned the place till I got there and asked to speak to the boss)
Ended up $220, which was EXACTLY what he quoted me (big thing!)
Was for twin pipes from the standard headers, one crossed under the gearbox and then joined into a 3in pipe and ran into the cat.
Was all mandrel bent, and flanges everywhere. Am very happy with the job (havn't started the car yet as its not running).
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Fri, 10 January 2003 15:59
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Thanks for the interest, gives me some starting point I guess.
"gt4rider"
ST165
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Eastwood, Sydney, NSW, Au...
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July 2002
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Wed, 29 January 2003 00:31
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anyone know how much should a timing belt change cost.... for my twin cam ae82 corolla
also, how much should a full exhaust system including cat, headers and muffler cost??? does the 4age respond well to exhaust mods?
also, any other suggestions for mechanics around the North West area?
thanks
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Wed, 29 January 2003 00:58
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hey HKSpete u went to UWS Macarthur? if so did u drive your supra to uni, cause i used to eye off a dark MA70 that occasionally parked around the campus...
i ask because i was once with a mate at livo exhaust and also was suprised to see a dude i knew from uni "Chev" there.
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Wed, 29 January 2003 01:55
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Rob,
Yeah I went to UWS. While there I had a TA23 Celica, Sprinter and a 924T. My last supra ('86 Maroon MA70) I *think* I bought once out of uni. I'll have to ask my GF, she'll know.
Yeah Chev runs livo exhausts. Was great to see a friendly face when I walked in, as I'm sick of shonky mechanics.
Were you in any of Chev's (and my) classes?
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Re: Good Mechanic (Where to take your car)
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Wed, 29 January 2003 02:21
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yeah i was in a few of chevs classes actually
i did B.Business(computing and info management)
cant say i recall seeing a TA23 there but i do recall seeing a redish/pinkish sprinter around at one stage.
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