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    Default Can anyone recommend...

    a good mechanic in Sydney that actually knows a bit about lightly modded (4age daily) AE86s?

    I'd prefer someone that does really top work as opposed to someone who will work cheaply. Up near Hornsby would be ideal, but I'm happy to travel a bit for a decent mechanic. Pulling my hair out with recommendations from friends or whatever and taking my car in only to have it not properly fixed, or repaired to some dodgy Holden-spec consumer parts crapfest. If you know what I mean...

    Thanks in advance.
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    Hey champ, I know what u mean! I'm very hesitant to take my cars to any mechanic because alot of the time u don't get what u pay for. I have 2 tuners who I would use. But if u don't mind me asking what is it u need done?

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    Well, at the moment my new LSD is making some pretty awful noises... I've recently had the rust cut out, welded, a re-spray, and some mechanicals done at the same time. One of those mechanicals was swapping the ADM drum for a disc rear end with (I was told) a Kaaz 2-way. Have had the car back for a week or so, and the diff is cactus. Shuddering on takeoff, whines like a bitch, and a crazy grinding noise during deceleration.

    So that's the immediate issue, but I'm also looking for someone I can use as a regular mechanic for the stuff that I don't have time, inclination or tools to do here. Basically anything more involved than oil changes and brake pads, etc.

    Also would like to get some engine stuff done - mostly fuel system stuff - and possibly get some advice on suspension. So pretty much everything, heh.

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    hi there.

    i have said it on another thread in the nsw section .

    sprinterman68 - his name is john . i would rate him one of the top sprinter mechinac around in nsw. 0414531273. most honest guy ive met. i have had work done from him and very pleased . only problem is he is loacted at penrith .

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    So, just call him up cold and say hey I need some work done? If so, thank ya, I'll give him a call.

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