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Recommendations for a good mechanic 909

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Joe909567, Jan 10, 2017.

  1. Jan 10, 2017 at 11:30 PM
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    Joe909567

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    Does anyone recommend a good mechanic in the 909 it's affordable and a mobile or not mobile doesn't matter I need one ASAP
     
  2. Jan 11, 2017 at 4:37 PM
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    noSKills858

    noSKills858 battlescars

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    Whats wrong?
     
  3. Jan 11, 2017 at 5:36 PM
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    Joe909567

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    Blown head gasket now there telling me I may need a new or use head they told me I have 80% I damage it
     
  4. Jan 11, 2017 at 6:01 PM
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    noSKills858

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    Try getting a second opinion. What kind of motor is it?
     
  5. Jan 11, 2017 at 9:26 PM
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    Joe909567

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    2rz it was only made from 1995 to early 96 distributor cap
     
  6. Jan 11, 2017 at 11:01 PM
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    It's probably cheaper just to go buy a used head at a junkyard. I've seen 2rz's sold for $5-700 with trans and a motor swap isn't too hard considering the amount of room.
     
  7. Jan 31, 2017 at 10:18 PM
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