mechanic

Hi! My FJ40 has a oil leak and I am told by my mechanic that my 73' FJ40 needs a rear main seal and that the transmission needs to come off. My question is: What are some non-expensive things I can do during this process? As in what gaskets, seals, etc, would be good to replace or what are...

Can anyone recommend a good (preferably Toyota-specific) mechanic or auto shop in the Baltimore, MD area to look over my 80 series? It's a 20 year old truck, so I am trying to avoid paying dealership prices, hoping to find someone with reasonable labor rates for good work. My LX450 overheated...

Hi All. Looking for suggestions for a shop for an OME AHC conversion for an 04 LX470. Let me know if you have any experience! Thanks

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I am looking for a mechanic for my 2007 fj. In the Montreal area. My ride is in good shape - there are a few things I need to do. Its at 55k/88k kl I have that going for me. Any referals appreciated. Anglais/français Cheers Robbie

Hi Local LC Enthusiasts! I was very excited to find a local FJ club here in Philly. I'm a new owner of a 1980 FJ40 that is in need of some mechanical assistance. I've been able to address most mechanical and minor electrical issues within reason, but I am not expert mechanic by a long shot...

Morning guys. My name is Adam and I just got sent up to Oklahoma City from Austin TX for work (probably here until about May or June of 2018). I drive an '03 with a little bit done to it and hope to get in a couple trail runs and meet some of yall while I'm up here. Like the title says, I am...

My daughter has run off to Spokane and she took "Mean Green", my beloved FZJ-80 with her. Can anyone recommend a good shop in Spokane to help her keep our "aging" FZJ80 running well? Bill

I purchased a 1973 FJ40 from a Mechanic friend of mine. Unfortunately, he had to move and couldn't give me a 100% working cruiser. I had to take it to a mechanic in Vancouver, Canada and I chose to go to Japanoid. I asked them to fix an air leak, which my mechanic and I believe came from the...

Hi! I need to have a CV boot replaced and a screeching noise from my rear passenger side wheel (at low speeds) inspected. The previous owner did everything at the Putnam Lexus, and their quotes are through the roof (i.e. $700+ for front 2x CV boot replacements, parts + labor). Anyone in the...

Trying to help out a good friend get his 07 Prius fixed. Codes shows to be the coolant flow control valve. Anyone here know of a good but not uber expensive mechanic to swap out the valve? I ordered the part for him already but don't have the time or (Prius knowledge) to do this. Thanks in...

All, I live in Paramus NJ. I am looking to find somebody local that is honest and very good at what they do. Car is stock but developed a leak I want solved. Thanks. Rich

Hey all, hope someone here is interested in buying my truck. Selling because I am moving out of state and taking another car with me. Good -190,000 miles, but remanufactured engine and new gearbox @160,000 mi -has lockers and hi-lo shifter -no frame rust, this truck only has one winter in NY...

I just bought this 1990 FJ 62 for next to nothing. The body is straight, the interior is extremely clean, and everything is original. It has a few small rust spots, but the frame is clean. I'm very proud of it! The engine on the other hand, saw some neglect - and at 229k miles I'm crying a...

Guys and Gals, anyone have any experience with a good 100 series mechanic in Austin or recommendations? Also any experience with Rising Sun on Lamar? I am right down the street from them and they do have a good looking Iron Pig that makes my morning whenever I drive by. Open to suggestions...

Can I please get recommendations for a good FJ80 mechanic in or near Dallas? I have a '96 LC with 158K miles that has been a second car and needs some love. She has been neglected and I want to get her back to daily driver condition without breaking the bank. Thanks for your help! Lonnie

I'm looking for a very reputable mechanic up in the Paradise Valley Area to farm out some of my 2004 Dodge Dakota work. Can anyone recommend someone they have experience with?

I have struggled with time and skill addressing a recent set of mushy brakes. Despite everyone's best efforts to help me, I believe I am getting to the end of both on this issue. Does anyone have a mechanic in the Baltimore area that might be able to tackle this? I don't think it would...

I'm in the middle of getting two 60 series back on the road, more specifically: x2 axle rebuild, x2 brake job, x2 suspension upgrade. I've been renting a shop space nearby and work when I can. I just got word that the space is going to be under construction and I need to move by the end of the...

I have a timing belt and some other maintenance type items that I'd like to have done by a mechanic and was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for an expert who is familiar inside out with the 100 series. I'm in between OC LA and SD so any of those counties would work for me. I know I...