98es Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 So can I just say I've found the nicest, cheapest all around BEST mechanic ever!?!?! Check this out: Replace Timing belt (Toyota belt) Replace spark plugs (Denso) Replace Front and Rear Valve Cover Gaskets (Toyota) Replace Cam Seals (Toyota) Flush Coolant (Toyota Red stuff) Drain & Fill Tranny fluid (Dextron whatever) I spent $200 on parts (I bought them from Toyota), he charged me $200 in labor... $400 OUT THE DOOR! Here's the down side, he had my car for about a week, but it was well worth it. Lexus wanted around $1500 for all that work. He saved all the old parts for me to see, man were my spark plugs burnt looking. The car is driving awesome now. He stands behind the work just like the dealership does. He's really trustworthy, we've always taken my fiance's POS to him to fix, so i was a little reluctant to leave lexi with him, but i'm glad i did. Now all I have to fix is the dang LCD that I can't read a thing from, and she'll be just like new! BTW, this is the '98 es with 130k and the second timing belt. :D Just thought I'd share :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenore Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 When you find a good mechanic, they can do you no wrong. I am happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 That's awesome 98es! One would be very hard pressed to beat that price! B) A good & trustworthy mechanic is worth their weight in gold. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyofOne Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 That's awesome 98es! One would be very hard pressed to beat that price! B) A good & trustworthy mechanic is worth their weight in gold. :) ← heh, im worth my weight in gold? thats alot of gold :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98es Posted December 2, 2005 Author Share Posted December 2, 2005 While the valve covers were off, I made sure to ask him to give me a report on the whole sludge issue. I bought the car used w/95k but was pretty sure it had been kept up. He said the inside of the engine looked brand new. No burnt or sludged oil residue. Good news to hear, i'm planning on keeping this car to at least 200k :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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