Mechanic in Northern New Mexico

[spoof]

Hey all, my initial experiences as a fresh Toyota Diesel owner are recounted here. Things are improving for me, but I'd really like to locate a diesel mechanic with a good reputation so that I can have someone with more know-how than me take a look at what I've got.

The board is very helpful, but there's nothing like some hands-on advice. I'm in Santa Fe, but could easily get to Albuquerque, Española or wherever needed for some time with a quality mechanic.

Any ideas? Rumors, even? Thanks, much.

[Eric Winkworth]

If you have the time, this site has just about all the info you need to learn... Post some pics ask some questions, use some trial and error... see what happens... I personally don't like do it all mechnics working on my cruiser, and diesel mechnics usually hate foreign stuff, especially in my neck of the woods... Honestly the few things I have gotten done I was only happy with my fuel tank being re done... I had a few u joints changed, and the bolts weren't tight to the diff so I got some brutal vibration until I fixed it... and other than that I've only taken it in to fix wiring, both at toyota and a reputable local some both of which I was very disapointed with, paid out the a$$ and ended up having to fix there sketcy wiring...

I love finishing a job on the cruiser and thinking to myself how much it would have costed for a shop to do it!

[DanS HJ-45]

Have you thought about the Toyota Industrial shop? I know there's one in Albuquerque, but I'd bet there'd be one in Santa Fe too. I don't know if the 13B was ever in a forklift, but there's a chance at least.

I'm by no means a diesel expert, but I've never needed a dedicated diesel mechanic either. I have done well enough so far with just this site, the FSM, and an occasional curse word.

I don't have a B series FSM (yet), but someday soon I will. I might suggest calling ToyoMasters in ABQ, or Karl Malone. I keep hearing good things about one of the K.M. guys (he's on mud occasionally, recklund IIRC), but for parts I'd go straight to CDan at American. I don't know if anyone has Toyota diesel experience, but those would at least be good guesses.

Dan

[spoof]

I know what you're saying Eric, just hoping there's someone decent around to keep me headed in the right direction. I'm comfortable with lots of stuff, and just a bit apprehensive about IP timing.

Thanks for the ideas, Dan. I'll look into that.

Any other ideas?

[DanS HJ-45]

Just to add:

I've never even seen a 13B. But I've got the H, the 2LT-E, and Dad's got a 3B sitting in the shop. If you really get in a bind we can certainly take a look at it if you are in the Sandia Park area (and I'm home, which is hit or miss lately). Do you have a FSM for it yet?

Dan

[mel lowe]

Association of Diesel Specialists | Service Location


Central Motive Power, Inc.
(A) Martin Raimondi - Branch Manager
3740 Princeton Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 884-2525
Fax: (505) 884-1358
DIESEL SERVICE CENTER, Denver CO, Diesel Truck Repair, D.O.T. Inspections, Turbochargers, Fuel Injection Systems, Pumps,Tune Ups, Oil Changes


Spencer's Diesel Clinic, Inc.
(A) Spencer H. Garrett - Owner/Manager
3105 East Bloomfield Highway
Farmington, NM 87401
Phone: (505) 325-9329
Fax: (505) 326-7267

[spoof]

Been out for a bit, but wanted to thank you guys for the last replies. Still trying to get everything smooth, but have been consumed with other projects for the time being.

Thanks...