Landcruiser Mechanic near Dallas/Forth Worth

[LoneRanger]

Greetings Texas CruiserHeads,

I am launching on a roadtrip to New Mexico from Jackson, Mississippi in a few days and on my way out would like to visit an expert Landcruiser mechanic to have some issues looked at that I am unable to solve on my own. Jackson doesn't have a mechanic willing to work on cruisers. I figure there might be more options in a bigger city. I drive an 1982 FJ60 with original 2f, desmogged with headers. I would appreciate any suggestions.

thanks,

Barry

 

[wardfoto]

what kind of issues?

 

[LoneRanger]

It's running too warm. I have replaced water pump, thermostat, fan clutch and radiator. I'm beginning to suspect a head issue--possibly a burnt valve. Oil looks clean, don't think its the head gasket. Looking for someone with some diagnostic skills/equipment.

 

[wardfoto]

i'll get back to you. gonna check on something...
n just for clarification, what temp thermostat did you use?

 

[Michael Hanson]

Butch Baker in our club(lone star) Mike

 

[Clutchee]

Barry go see Butch, he's 2 hours north of Dallas but it's worth the knowledge!

He's screen name is Texican

 

[LoneRanger]

Barry go see Butch, he's 2 hours north of Dallas but it's worth the knowledge!

He's screen name is Texican

Thanks Brian. I'm gonna try and contact him. Thats right on my originally planned route.

 

[LoneRanger]

i'll get back to you. gonna check on something...
n just for clarification, what temp thermostat did you use?

I've actually pulled the thermostat and am running w/o.

 

[Texx]

That could be your problem. Water circulates too fast to cool properly without one. I'd suggest an OEM thermostat, properly installed with gasket top and bottom.

 

[wardfoto]

when are you in town? and what area of dallas are you passing through. got a couple of leads, but need to know where and when you'll be.

 

[zackass82]

i live in fort worth and need a good toyota mecanic to redo the timing on my 92 please help

 

[wardfoto]

from ft. worth, i'd say dajda do rite is closest. mike dajda

 

[Panzer]

Daijda Do-rite Automotive
North Richland Hills. (mid cities area, near the northeast mall)
817-427-4857

 

[40's rock]

Mike the do-rite man definitely knows his stuff...but heads up.
Don't be in a hurry, dont expect it back when he says, expect some excuses along the way....but from what I have seen, it will be right when you get it and his pricing is fair.
I prefer Butch, I'll take straight, honest talk instead of excuses. Besides, it sure is a pretty country around Bonham. Just my .02

 

[zackass82]

dadja if not in a hurry got it
thanks

 

[Green Lantern]

What Perry says... x2

Nick

Mike the do-rite man definitely knows his stuff...but heads up.
Don't be in a hurry, dont expect it back when he says, expect some excuses along the way....but from what I have seen, it will be right when you get it and his pricing is fair.
I prefer Butch, I'll take straight, honest talk instead of excuses. Besides, it sure is a pretty country around Bonham. Just my .02

 

[SUUEEET]

East Dallas

Any good mechanics in east dallas?

 

[1911]

Any good mechanics in east dallas?

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He works on more heeps than Cruisers but he is familiar with Cruisers.