Looking for: Solid LC Mechanic in Bend, Portalnd, etc. OR (1 Viewer)

[Dziobak]

I've failed at searching for previous posts so I'm taking a shot here.

I'm hoping to find a reputable shop (or person) that can take a good, long look at my LC to triage the things that need to be done NOW vs, 'that can wait a bit.'

The cost of paying someone who knows what the hell they are doing is my preference. If I had the time, I'd slog through the FSM to check all the boxes. But... with time-quality-cost I know I can only pick 2 and I'd go for the faster time at higher quality even though it'd mean at cost.

Baselining, squeaking at acceleration/breaking, pesky leak I can seem to track down....you know, the usual types of things.

Thanks!

 

[fjcruising]

“Same day auto” in clackamas did a PPI for me a year ago for a Lexus and they seemed fairly honest. After a year of ownership, I didn’t find any hidden gems that they hadn’t pointed out. Certainly not a LC exclusive shop but I also don’t think there is anything too unique to the 100 that wouldn’t get caught by a Japanese specialist shop. I was in Seattle so pretty much buying a car sight unseen with them being my


if there are any specific concerns, post a video here, surely the hundreds of Diy’ers and some real pros here will likely point you in the right direction.

for the leaks and noise, if you can, take the engine cover off, run the engine and show the head gasket covers and the heater T’s. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, take a picture of the engine bay and we can highlight from a distance what they are so that you can give us a close up. That’s a good starting point and after that you can dig deeper.

 

[Dziobak]

“Same day auto” in clackamas did a PPI for me a year ago for a Lexus and they seemed fairly honest. After a year of ownership, I didn’t find any hidden gems that they hadn’t pointed out. Certainly not a LC exclusive shop but I also don’t think there is anything too unique to the 100 that wouldn’t get caught by a Japanese specialist shop. I was in Seattle so pretty much buying a car sight unseen with them being my


if there are any specific concerns, post a video here, surely the hundreds of Diy’ers and some real pros here will likely point you in the right direction.

for the leaks and noise, if you can, take the engine cover off, run the engine and show the head gasket covers and the heater T’s. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, take a picture of the engine bay and we can highlight from a distance what they are so that you can give us a close up. That’s a good starting point and after that you can dig deeper.

I'll check them out. Thanks!

You're totally right, it's impressive how much folks here are willing to help out. There's a ton of advice, suggestions, and how-to's that have been a huge help!

But after logging 10k+ miles in less than a year, I wanted to have a 2nd (and more knowledgeable) set of eyes give my LC a good look and 'refresh' along with the specific stuff I mentioned up top.

 

[Slotheye]

As far as portland goes, this Willamette Blvd shop is great. Land cruiser expert.

Willamette Blvd. Service Center
6845 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR, 97203
503.286.0907​

This is also a reputable land cruiser shop in portland:

Land cruiser NW
3200 NW Saint Helens Rd, Portland, OR 97210, United States
503 224 5115

 

[planomateo]

Check the clubhouse section of the forum. Link to Portland here:

OR- Portland Metro Cruisers

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[DiegoCrzr]

Van Handle Automotive in Sisters, OR

 

[AMSarge]

Fit garage in Bend. Small shop but a bunch of enthusiast. I've had great luck with them.