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Michael Howatt
Newbie
Victoria
4.0 GT-L - V8 - UZZ31

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Reg: 12-2005

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Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 10:40 pm, by:  Michael Howatt (Howatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Guys/Gals. Have just got my soarer (V8 - 1991 GT LTD) and want to find someone / mechanic who knows Soarers over this side of Town (I live in Taylors Lakes - near Keilor/Tullamarine in Victoria).

Can anybody help?
Rob Andreacchio
Moderator
Victoria
UZZ31 V8 / JZZ30 TT

Posts: 1007
Reg: 01-2005

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Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 10:44 pm, by:  Rob Andreacchio (Reepa) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

just general servicing? or major service?
Michael Howatt
Newbie
Victoria
4.0 GT-L - V8 - UZZ31

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Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 10:58 pm, by:  Michael Howatt (Howatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Both :
1. General Servicing and
2. Major Servicing

Need to know people who know and understand these cars.
Rob Andreacchio
Moderator
Victoria
UZZ31 V8 / JZZ30 TT

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Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 11:02 pm, by:  Rob Andreacchio (Reepa) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Speak to Simon at Autopro in Deer Park (9361 1999). He is good with the electrical side (inclusing stereo and alarms for them), as well as general servicing (oil, brakes etc). He currently doesn't have the facilities for your bigger jobs like timing belts (his new workshop should be open around March, and at this time he should be able to do just about anything).

As for major servicing in the mean time, you could try Gary at ATS in Tullamarine (9335 1254), but they do get VERY busy and may need the car for a while. Or try Jimmy at Leisure Vehicles in Williamstown.. he knows Soarer's back to front, but not sure if they are still workin on them..
Morgan Cross
Goo Roo
Victoria
Soarer TT

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Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 11:06 pm, by:  Morgan Cross (Morgan) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Michael, I was in the same boat as you and realised how easy and cheap it is to change my own oil / spark plugs and air filter.

Each minor service will cost you $80-$100 and will take you 2-3 hours to do. Rather than paying that $100, then 10% mark up then labour on top of that.

There is plenty of information on this site on how to do the work, and if you aren't sure, we'll be happy to help you out.

Information can be found here in the Maintenance section

Good luck and welcome to the forums.

https://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/37/37.html?1134626561
Rob Andreacchio
Moderator
Victoria
UZZ31 V8 / JZZ30 TT

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Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 11:09 pm, by:  Rob Andreacchio (Reepa) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I pay around $100 for plugs/oil/filter and labour...

I have been bringing him business for many years now.. hehe so I get looked after.

I'll be down there tomorrow getting something done for Jan 13th.... to give me that competitive edge!! MUAHAHAHAHA
Chad Busteed
Newbie
nsw
v8

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Reg: 12-2005

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Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 11:38 pm, by:  Chad Busteed (Affordable_plastering) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

need the same in newcastle nsw
Morgan Cross
Goo Roo
Victoria
Soarer TT

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Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 04:59 pm, by:  Morgan Cross (Morgan) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Rob Andreacchio wrote on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 11:09 pm:

to give me that competitive edge!! MUAHAHAHAHA


Who really will you have to compete with? I'll be making light work of Avin / Juzza :P and you will have my ticket too, so whats the problem? hehe. you smug asshole hehehehehehe
Geoffrey Williams
Tinkerer
Victoria
UZZ31 V8 Soarer and LS400 Lexus V8

Posts: 78
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 06:50 pm, by:  Geoffrey Williams (Geewill) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Japcars
1285 Hume Hwy.
Fawkner 3060
9359 4422
www.japcar.com.au

RAWS engineers, can do everything.
John Street
Tinkerer
NSW
V8 UZZ31 Limited

Posts: 46
Reg: 08-2005

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Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 07:24 pm, by:  John Street (Rex2ce) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Chad,
DARBY ST AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, 49294568, for servicing and or repairs.
HANCOCK AUTOMOTIVE, 93 Pacific Highway Charlestown, 49478200.
cheers
John
Steve Trace
Tinkerer
Vic
uzz31

Posts: 29
Reg: 07-2005

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Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 03:52 am, by:  Steve Trace (Clawz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I pay a bit more for that, from a guy in Brunswick but he just did my exhaust, George!! He is bloody great but a lil $$$ and take a lil time! He's overseas at moment tho. I still wanna take mah car up to Neil sometime this year with a wad of cash and get mmm lots done!
Cristian Gruber
TryHard
VIC
UZZ31 SC400

Posts: 110
Reg: 07-2005

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Sunday, January 01, 2006 - 04:11 pm, by:  Cristian Gruber (Cgru2) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Im pretty sure any mechanic will service your car!

I do it myself, you should give it a go too
Matt McGowan
Tinkerer
Vic
TT

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Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 08:50 am, by:  Matt McGowan (Gigantor) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi, i have a similar problem :

im living in South Morang at the moment, and my car overheated the other day (either thermostat or water pump, or something else, cant tell!) i had to get it towed home and cant drive it till its fixed. Im new to the area, need to get it towed to a reliable place that can fix it, I've been trying to call Jap Cars all week, anyone know if they've closed till next monday or what?

Are there any other mechs within decent towing distance to south morang??
Geoffrey Williams
Tinkerer
Victoria
UZZ31 V8 Soarer and LS400 Lexus V8

Posts: 80
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Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 09:10 am, by:  Geoffrey Williams (Geewill) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Japcars are closed until, I think, next Monday.
Matt McGowan
Tinkerer
Vic
TT

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Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 11:23 am, by:  Matt McGowan (Gigantor) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

yep, just spoke to them, getting sorted for next week. Thanks for that Geoff!
Geoffrey Williams
Tinkerer
Victoria
UZZ31 V8 Soarer and LS400 Lexus V8

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Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 01:42 pm, by:  Geoffrey Williams (Geewill) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Mention my name to them, Matt, it might help you a little.
Matt McGowan
Tinkerer
Vic
TT

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Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 02:05 pm, by:  Matt McGowan (Gigantor) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

will do! ;)

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