any mechanics out there?
 

I live in the poconos, pa. I can't find an experienced mechanic to work on my svx. They know Subarus, but when they look at my car, they say that they don't have any experience on this engine. I don't want just any mechanic experimenting on my car. Can anyone recommend a good mechanic?

I'd recommend svxpert. He knows his shizzle :)

What kind of work do you need done?

i'd recommend svxpert too

At this moment, I need to replace the valve cover gasket (passenger side) I would also like to have a complete car check inspection. maybe a tune up as well.

Hey how many miles ya got on your car? SVXPERT does the 60/120k service for around 300 bucks which is a damn good deal.

Pass side valve cover?? should be a snap for ya.....dr side is harder......make sure you replace the bolt gaskets too!

I've e-mailed svxpert to get his info. Haven't heard from him. Anybody know how I can contact him? Thanks.

Does svxpert work only in PA??

Valve Cover Bolts
 

Hi,

Replace the cover gasket, the bolt gaskets AND the bolts. The bolts are VERY soft and may break.

I managed to break two. Ended up removing the head and backing out the bolts (luckily I didn't have to tap the head). It's almost impossible to back out the broken bolts with the head still in the car. Just not enough room to get a drill bit in there, even with a 90 degree bit adapter.

So a few extra dollars will save you from replacing the head gasket as well.

Regards,
--DawgTool

<<I've e-mailed svxpert to get his info. Haven't heard from him. Anybody know how I can contact him? Thanks.>>

i was away all week. my e-mail is:

subarueast@yahoo.com

thanks


<<Does svxpert work only in PA??>>

my shop is in NJ, 10 minutes outside philly. what are you looking to get done?

You need to move your shop to NE OH, somewhere between Cleveland and Akron......say Medina, or if you work for a dealer, go to work for Brunswick Subaru (just N of medina) :p

I agree.........I was going to ask you....How do you like the service Brunswick subaru provides? and is there a certain mechanic there you would recommend? I have to schedule an appointment to get my car fixed.

uh...
 

...I'm only five hours away, in Louisville. ;)

Are you going to be in Ohio again anytime soon?.....Maybe you can take a look at a few problems I have....not that anyone wants to hear about others' problems....lol, but maybe I could meet you half way..........It's just that I don't have any history on this car and no records of what was altered, removed, etc.....My main concerns are electrical.