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| boxsterfan |
 Oct 7 2006, 06:09 PM
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914's are kewl  Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California  |
I live in San Francisco, and I was wondering if anyone could refer a good shop to take my 1986 911 to get worked on. Basically, it needs some tranny work as it is getting hard to get into 1st and second, probably due for a new clutch, windows stopped working, removal of old tint, removal of older modified stereo system, new carpet, and a broken brake light.
I don't drive her much, but it is time to get the car back in order. Given cost, I was hoping to stay away from the dealer, but I guess you never know. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Oct 7 2006, 06:16 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Though I am sure you could get an answer here, you might have better luck with thei question on Pelecan or Rennlist.
Zach |
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| JPB |
Oct 7 2006, 06:19 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Ya, the dealer is a very expensive place to get anything done. I have a fobia of mechanics anyways and that dosen't help. It can't be all that hard to find a local car dude. Besides, the Porsche waiting rooms tend to be a somber and quiet place where Porsche car owners seem to be pondering on why the hell are they putting themslves through this punishment and abuse.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) The best repair shop is a 914 home repair shop with some 911 donor cars in the driveway. "I'm in heaveeeeen, symply cause you are dancing here with me........" |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Oct 7 2006, 06:31 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(JPB @ Oct 7 2006, 05:19 PM)  Ya, the dealer is a very expensive place to get anything done. I have a fobia of mechanics anyways and that dosen't help. Took it up the exhaust pipe one time to many without the courtesy of a reach around? |
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| Joe Bob |
Oct 7 2006, 06:45 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Dealer here won't touch anything 10 years or older.....
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| anthony |
Oct 7 2006, 06:55 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
Don't trust any dealer to know shit about an '86 911. Lot of folks on the Pelican board have been recommending MobileWorks:
http://www.mobileworkseast.com/ They come to your house and do the work. In San Rafael there is S Car Go. They have a great reputation but I imagine are expensive. In Mountain View I'd recommend Heyer Performance. Tony Heyer did the PPI on my 911 and I was totally impressed. http://192.220.99.222/heyerperformance/index.php |
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| Pat Garvey |
Oct 7 2006, 08:34 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Appreciate your problem, though I'm 3000 miles away! Seems that the more "vintage" a Porsche 911 becomes, the less likely a dealer is willing to work on it. And, if they do (unless they have an oldtimer mechanic) you're going to get screwed.
One of my local "revered" Porsche dealers, whose name will not be diverged, though it sounds like Hol_erts, has been a total disaster. When I moved to Pa eleven years ago I thought - "I'm now in the land of Hol_ert Porsche, the Mecca od Porschephiles". Nope, they are without a doubt worthless & have succumbed to the the era of making they're money in the shop & not standing by they're works. Al Jr & Sr are gone. So, just like when I bought my 914, bought books, tools & dialed into the right e-people. Most of it you can do yourself & save thousands! Just takes time, patience, tools, etc. |
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| dbu356 |
Oct 8 2006, 06:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 2-May 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,013 |
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| Dr Evil |
Oct 8 2006, 08:00 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,999 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I too am 3000 miles away, but if I can help you with your tranny let me know.
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| mikey |
Oct 8 2006, 01:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 423 Joined: 30-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 214 Region Association: None |
I don't know about the windows,stereo,carpet,etc. but if you need transmission work I can give a recommendation. I had my 914-6 transaxle rebuilt and converted to side shift at Ron's Transaxle in San Pablo. Jim Breazeale (sp?) at EASY recommended them to me.
Ron's Transaxle 1009 Broadway Ave San Pablo, CA (510) 235-6263 Might not be your place if you only have clutch problems though. QUOTE(boxsterfan @ Oct 7 2006, 05:09 PM) I live in San Francisco, and I was wondering if anyone could refer a good shop to take my 1986 911 to get worked on. Basically, it needs some tranny work as it is getting hard to get into 1st and second, probably due for a new clutch, windows stopped working, removal of old tint, removal of older modified stereo system, new carpet, and a broken brake light. I don't drive her much, but it is time to get the car back in order. Given cost, I was hoping to stay away from the dealer, but I guess you never know. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Oct 8 2006, 05:21 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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I'm not all that wild about the Mobile Works deal (at least, not so far).
If you're willing to head south, I will second the recommendation for Tony Heyer. I will also recommend Bob Grigsby at RMG Enterprises in Sunnyvale. Both are top-notch mechanics, neither one will BS you. Neither one is inexpensive, but then again you do get what you pay for. --DD |
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| JPB |
Oct 8 2006, 05:37 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Oct 7 2006, 08:31 PM) QUOTE(JPB @ Oct 7 2006, 05:19 PM) Ya, the dealer is a very expensive place to get anything done. I have a fobia of mechanics anyways and that dosen't help. Took it up the exhaust pipe one time to many without the courtesy of a reach around? I understand and sometimes, one just has to please one's self in such a situation. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| boxsterfan |
Oct 8 2006, 11:45 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for all of the replies. I will make a few calls around to the ones down the peninsula.
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