Recently moved back out to Tucson here, and i am having my 80 shipped out here. Long story short, my rig ended up needing a motor due to it developing a knock. A rebuild was out of the question due to cost, so i purchased a used motor. Got it installed over the winter. Fired it up to confirm no funny noises. Finished up the project, and finally let it run and get up to temp in the spring. Well, it ended up getting hot and had the symptoms of a HG failure.
With that said, I'm looking for a good mechanic in the Tucson area who can give me an estimate on troubleshooting and either fixing the head gasket, or putting in another motor with a confirmed rebuilt or good head. I also have some transmission work it needs as well, but i beleive it's nothing that would require it needing a full rebuild- however I have a spare if it comes down to it.
I was referred to someone in Mesa, if there is no one in Tucson that can work on it.
Thanks!
With that said, I'm looking for a good mechanic in the Tucson area who can give me an estimate on troubleshooting and either fixing the head gasket, or putting in another motor with a confirmed rebuilt or good head. I also have some transmission work it needs as well, but i beleive it's nothing that would require it needing a full rebuild- however I have a spare if it comes down to it.
I was referred to someone in Mesa, if there is no one in Tucson that can work on it.
Thanks!
