any mechanics out there?

dannmarr · #1 03-01-2005, 09:11 PM

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?

Tim · #2 03-02-2005, 07:25 AM

I'd recommend svxpert. He knows his shizzle

svx_commuter · #3 03-02-2005, 01:25 PM

What kind of work do you need done?

n00b on demand · #4 03-02-2005, 02:03 PM

i'd recommend svxpert too

dannmarr · #5 03-02-2005, 07:35 PM

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.

n00b on demand · #6 03-02-2005, 07:40 PM

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.

scottsubarus · #7 03-02-2005, 08:30 PM

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

dannmarr · #8 03-06-2005, 07:48 PM

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

msvx95 · #9 03-07-2005, 04:16 AM

Does svxpert work only in PA??

#10 03-07-2005, 08:01 AM

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

svxpert · #11 03-07-2005, 05:20 PM

<<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?

Rotorflyr · #12 03-07-2005, 05:30 PM

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)

msvx95 · #13 03-10-2005, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rotorflyr

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)

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.

Beav · #14 03-11-2005, 09:30 AM

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

msvx95 · #15 03-11-2005, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Beav

...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.