I'm picking up a(nother) beater. Does anyone know any reputable independent Japanese mechanic in Seattle/Bellevue/Alderwood area? If so, please let me know.

Oh yeah, the beater is AE86... so, I need a mechanic who can wrench on older cars.

How is it ITR related? Well, 'cuz the beater would keep the R safe.

 

Hatchiroku?

Damn Stunna....

 

What's wrong with it?

A bolt's a bolt... whether it was made in 86 or 01...

Or do you just not work on cars?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SkyeC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What's wrong with it?

A bolt's a bolt... whether it was made in 86 or 01...

Or do you just not work on cars? </TD></TR></TABLE>

It needs timing belt + accessory belt. And, it's leaking major oil... so gaskets need replaced.

I would work on it, but I have ZERO tools or space in WA. I'm just going there to pick it up (and visit my friends).

 

Ok, so the guy we used to take our supra to, Ben Howe, is an ex toyota master tech that has his own place now. Its called RalliRound and its right off Eastlake in Seattle. I have a good friend working for him too, who knows his stuff, and they dont charge an arm and a leg. Give them a call and you can mention me if you want to, our car has spent many weeks in that shop with custom installs.

RalliRound
(206) 323-8000
1512 Fairview Ave E
Seattle WA 98102

Good luck.

--Marshall--

EDIT: He talks A LOT, and that is a major understatement. So have an excuse lined up for why you need to leave the conversation, because he can go on for days about random crap. Only bad thing about him...

BTW here is a pic of the custom front diffuser he made out of aluminum to direct airflow to the upper half of our intercooler. We call him the mad scientist.







Modified by 92TypeR at 2:07 PM 5/15/2004

 

you moved back to seattle or something?

 

Sean, u want me to go visit SS WORK'S for ya?

I swear you get a new beater every other week...


Modified by kengs at 7:20 PM 5/15/2004

 

sean, you back in my hood? lol.
how long are you staying?

 

I know of a independent Honda mechanic who is REALLY good.. unfortunately he only deals with hondas.

Good luck yo. I'm sure you'll find a reputable one.. there's tons out here just gotta search.

 

Thanks for the info, Marshall.

I should be there sometime in mid-june and take a cross country journey in the beater.

 

Hey Sean are you going to put a 4AG (5 valve) motor in that thing.