Craigslist 914 Mechanic, Is this person a member here? |
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Craigslist 914 Mechanic, Is this person a member here? |
1adam12 |
Jan 13 2018, 06:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 25-May 17 From: Chino Hills, CA Member No.: 21,132 Region Association: Southern California |
I've seen this ad on craigslist (Los Angeles) offering 914 help. Just wondering if this person Brian is a member here. Looking for some local help with my car but not going to spend $250 for a Porsche mechanic to just inspect it.
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d...6416309419.html I need someone to recheck my valve adjustment, timing, dizzy and to bring a working MPS. I'm pretty sure I've screwed all this up as my 1.7l won't turn over now. |
bdstone914 |
Jan 15 2018, 07:30 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Looking more at the ad I would probably not use what ever service he is offering. Says he has pulled and installed engine, can adjust valves and do everything. Is he a legitimate California repair shop or someone who can turn wrenches in his driveway. Call him and see what he has to say.
I have heard many horror stories about self claimed mechanics who caused huge problems for the car owners. I am helping install an engine for a friend who used a shop with an incompetent mechanic. Finally cam to me after his engine burnt up because the air baflees were not in the engine directing air over the oil cooler and missing a back piece of cylinder tin. Had 40 PSI on that cylinder. Bad work is the most expensive to fix. |
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