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Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Taco TRQ, Jul 10, 2017.

  1. Jul 10, 2017 at 9:46 AM
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    Can anyone recommend a shop in socal to have some repair work done?
     
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  2. Jul 10, 2017 at 9:48 AM
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    What needs done?
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2017 at 9:50 AM
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    Head gaskets :(
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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    Where do you live in SoCal?
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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    Oh snap dude, I was PM'ing you about sliders (just take a guess where that money is now going :/). Is this something you also do?

    BTW, you made sliders for my friend & coworker Brian. Small world!
     
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  6. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:31 AM
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    No worries bro, I understand things come up! I don't do that but I know people who do. What year is your taco? What city do you live in?

    Haha that's awesome. What's his username on here? I've built for multiple Brian's lol
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    It's not that small. @Shmellmopwho gets his fingers in on the east coast as well if I have anything to say about it. :D
     
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  8. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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    Yeah, I love to finger the East coast!
     
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  9. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:34 AM
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    I actually don't know what is username on here is. It's an 06 4.0 4wd, I live just south of Glendale. Thanks man!


     
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  10. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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    You got it buddy! What's his Last name?

    Okay I'll get back to you soon about your truck
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:36 AM
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    Is the head gasket blown bad like locked up the motor bad?
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:38 AM
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    Pm me your number and we can text so I can get you info quicker
     
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  13. Jul 10, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    You west coasters are so crude. :D
     
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    LEX Mastertech in Pasadena is a good shop that specializes in Toyotas, the owner used to be a master technician for Toyota before opening up his own shop. They're not "cheap" per se but less expensive than going to the dealer. Might want to check them out.
     
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    This is what I saw
     
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    Thanks buddy-

    I'll give them a call.

    Mike



     
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  17. Jul 10, 2017 at 12:16 PM
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    call Toyota Specialist in Hawaiian Gardens. My family has had a lot done there.
     
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  18. Jul 10, 2017 at 2:14 PM
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    I'll give them a call, thanks. How is their pricing on big jobs?

    Mike
     
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    Just saw this...
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    Norms Automotive in Los Alamitos. Very honest, reasonable prices just not the fastest...
     
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