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San Diego Mechanic Recommendations

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Taco_Rock, Oct 26, 2010.

  1. Oct 26, 2010 at 7:33 PM
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    Taco_Rock

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    ...just wondering if anybody knows of a good, honest, reliable Toyota/4x4 mechanic in the San Diego area,


    ...thanks in advance for the replies
     
    Taco_Rock, Oct 26, 2010
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  2. Oct 27, 2010 at 12:09 PM
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    Evil Monkey

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    Evil Monkey, Oct 27, 2010
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  3. Aug 31, 2017 at 7:00 PM
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    Seeing that this thread is 7 years old. any new recommendations?
     
    Deepseeman, Aug 31, 2017
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  4. Aug 31, 2017 at 7:47 PM
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    stickyTaco

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    You'll probably have better luck in the regional forum @Deepseeman
     
    stickyTaco, Aug 31, 2017
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  5. Sep 1, 2017 at 1:25 AM
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    Chuy, Sep 1, 2017
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  6. Sep 1, 2017 at 6:15 AM
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    Make this three! @Speed Freek is the way to go!!
     
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  8. Sep 1, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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    Thanks guys!!!
    @Chuy, Father or dragons, LMAO! Awesome dude, you're cracking me up, haha.
    @Taco_Rock, I can take care of you, just shoot me a PM if I can help!
     
    Speed Freek, Sep 1, 2017
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  9. Sep 1, 2017 at 12:17 PM
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    Damn. Vista is a bit of a stretch for me. Im looking in the East county area.
     
    Deepseeman, Sep 1, 2017
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  10. Sep 1, 2017 at 3:16 PM
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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    No worries buddy, just giving you options.
    I hope you have a great weekend!
    I quoted the wrong member, oops, meant your screename.
     
    Speed Freek, Sep 1, 2017
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