Reccomend a toyota mechanic.....

99UZJay · 06-02-09, 01:25 PM

Anyone got someone who works on the big stuff for them? I know this has been hashed out before, but I just got off of the phone with a shop here in Asheville that will go unmentioned as I have flamed them in the past, but they won't even consider pulling a crank and rebuilding it due to time constraints???? Who ever heard of a mechanic turning down money??? Plus they said even the local dealer wouldn't do it. So my question is does anyone know a good mechanic that is trustworthy, otherwise i'm doing this myself and it's gonna suck....hard. If anyone can chime in i'd appreciate it.

Thanks,
Jay

eventhough · 06-02-09, 01:31 PM

Do you have to tow it to a mechanic? ACC does good work but they are in Atlanta. Doesn't Turkeypen have a good LC mechanic in Asheville?

Brock · 06-02-09, 07:53 PM

we got LexTech here in Charleston......and DBENKE as a backup.

delta21 · 06-03-09, 02:03 PM

My "go to guy" is Jim Beam At Jim Beam's service center in downtown Greenville SC. Here is his number;(864)232-1440, tell him Chad sent you.

smkymntn · 06-03-09, 06:45 PM

How far do you want to drive? Turkeypen used Mostly Automotive in Asheville- my experience with them was not stellar- but I didnt have them do any work, just thought their quote was hi and I was right FWIW -I had Merriam automotive in duluth do all my work- peter is a great tech and knows cruisers. Acc is good also. PM me if you want Peters number.

informationjunky · 06-04-09, 07:34 AM

Might want to give Ralph Hayes a call also, Just called about the timing belt on our 100 series and was pleasantly surprised.

99UZJay · 06-04-09, 08:31 AM

Yeah, both mostlys and barkley won't touch it due to having to pull the motor. Fancy that, a mechanic that doesn't want to make money by the hour??? Weird.

delta21 · 06-04-09, 08:35 AM

Sounds like a HAMMON need, I mean how long could it take??

99UZJay · 06-04-09, 03:28 PM

Well I spoke with a couple mechanics, and none would do this for a customer or themselves, so it is a used motor, so if you want to do a hamom i'm down. Steve we got any open spots, or someone wanna trade to swap out a 1FZ-FE?????

Trollhole · 06-05-09, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta21

Sounds like a HAMMON need, I mean how long could it take??

It ain't gonna be easy. It will take probably two days.

You need to do your research in the 80 section on this job and make sure you have all your bases covered. I've done quite a few engine swaps in my time but I have never done a 80 series.

You need to spend a couple weeks stripping the 80 down and having all your replacement stuff ready to go. Take a million pics of where every bolt goes, bag and label everything and have an fsm on hand for Torque specs and well everything. That being said it can be done. There are a lot of smart people in the club.

99UZJay · 06-06-09, 08:26 AM

FSM is definately very handy. I have a cousin who works at lexus of nashville, and is one of their lead techs, which I can get phone support from if needed. Thankfully I am getting the entire long block with exhaust and intakes still attached, so that is better than a "have to assemble" type job. The FSM states 16 hrs for removal and 16 for install, but I guess that is if you do them all the time. My cousin was very casual about the whole thing and was like " yeah that'll be alot easier than pulling it and trying to rebuild it, just make sure you know where everything goes" I was like wow, thanks for the prolific advice. Anyways I always said it don't take a rocket scientist to pull 'em out and put 'em in, it just takes one to build them. So we'll see how it goes. Once more if anyone wants to help, I have a couple open rooms and it'll be a weekend project. I will chip for the beer/pizza/ various other adult beverages, and FBI Q targets for Steve.......

eventhough · 06-06-09, 09:21 AM

Pie plates will do just fine for me!

90FJ62 · 06-06-09, 07:17 PM

Jay if your gonna go with the rebuilt, I would recommend a few things. 1. Send out your old injectors and have them cleaned/balanced. 2. get an engine stand and put the new motor on it and swap the head gasket and water pump when you get the block. Its much easier out of the truck. Also clean and swap out other parts before putting it in the truck. It is much easier that way.

Dave