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Eastbay mechanic suggestions

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by .45 Calibear, Jun 22, 2023.

  1. Jun 22, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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    .45 Calibear

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    Truck has a P11EC code at 79k miles. Most likely has a burnt valve in cylinder 1. Can anyone recommend a decent shop for this kind of work? Located in the Eastbay but also willing to check out shops in the 209.
     
  2. Aug 26, 2023 at 11:21 PM
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    What ended up happening with this?
     
  3. Aug 27, 2023 at 7:24 AM
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    Still looking around for an independent shop. I have one lined up but received quotes that ranged from $7k-$12k for cylinder head rebuild and valve job. Created a file with Toyota and they state they may or may not assist with the repair. I just have to get it diagnosed at a dealership but haven’t had time. Did you get P11EC & misfire codes?
     
  4. Aug 27, 2023 at 10:56 AM
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    No issues, was just going through the 2GR issues sticky thread and saw this had no updates and was curious.
     
  5. Aug 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM
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    east bay? easy. Frank's Import Service in Concord, CA
     
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  6. Aug 31, 2023 at 1:14 PM
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    Try the toy shop in sf on Geary Blvd. Waylon does excellent work. If he can't do it he will know who can. His shop is the go-to in sf for Toyota. Took my truck there for years.
     
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  7. Sep 12, 2023 at 1:54 PM
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    I had routine maintenance mostly and suspension upgrades. He works on everything. If you go to the shop, you will see Tacoma's and series 80 land cruisers all the time.
     
  8. Sep 12, 2023 at 1:55 PM
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    Hagins in Martinez.
     
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  9. Sep 12, 2023 at 2:18 PM
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    Definitely closer.
     
  10. Nov 29, 2023 at 4:32 PM
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    Thanks for the recs everyone. Truck finally getting worked on at a shop in Tracy. Truck should be good to go in a week.
     
  11. Nov 30, 2023 at 6:39 AM
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    Glad you found someone close to home.
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2023 at 6:47 AM
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    is Tracy East Bay?
     
  13. Nov 30, 2023 at 6:59 AM
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    Naw but the shops in the valley were more willing to take the job on and it’s close to me. No luck with Frank’s or anyone mentioned above but thanks again.
     
  14. Jul 8, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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    which shop? im looking for a shop in tracy right now.
     
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    ya, which shop?
     
  16. Jul 10, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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    D&M Auto in Tracy. Heads were sent out but turnover was quick. Good people.
     
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