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19-10-2012, 08:21 PM | #21 |
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19-10-2012, 08:22 PM | #22 |
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50/50. will need spring compressors.
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19-10-2012, 08:29 PM | #23 |
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Do you happen to have spring compressors? If not, any idea on the cost & supplier?
Also i should have the bits and pieces i need by the 2nd. Just trying to confirm how much this is all going to cost and budget accordingly. |
20-10-2012, 12:07 AM | #25 |
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sounds like your mechanic is a bit of a ball buster (for lack of a better word)
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20-10-2012, 12:58 AM | #26 |
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recently moved into the area, first time ive used this particular mechanic... not happy, aparently hes the best in town, frankly i'd like to learn how to fix most of the crap myself, im fairly tight on money atm whilst looking for a new job.
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20-10-2012, 08:04 AM | #27 |
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all the items you have listed seem like pretty normal rwc items. as astina owners, we all know that the strut tops are prone to cracking with age, the seatbelts (especially the drivers) fails to retract and the engine cover seal (yes i said engine cover) fail with age on a BP engine.
belts, pads and rotors are also age specific items on any type of car. surprised he didn't get you for the magical wiper blades. i don't think i've ever seen a rwc pass without the wiper blades need replacing. must be default option for mechanics just to get a few extra dollars out of owners. |
20-10-2012, 09:27 AM | #28 |
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ryan i have spring compressors on the coast
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20-10-2012, 11:18 AM | #29 |
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If they are at your oldies. Could I just organise a time with them to collet.
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20-10-2012, 08:43 PM | #30 |
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Yeah they are
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20-10-2012, 11:44 PM | #31 |
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I've noticed Mazda hit you with new wiper blades every time you go in for a service. They also charge you for adding bug off into your washer bottle. Sneaky buggers.
Dunno if its just me, but my wipers last longer than 10k. Sorry, you guys get back on topic now, just thought i'd throw in my story. |
23-10-2012, 06:18 PM | #32 |
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Brake rotors arrived today. Next thing i need to get is the strut tops, where should i call to confirm pricing & order them? I'll also take a trip down to repco next week & grab the rocker gasket.
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23-10-2012, 08:52 PM | #33 |
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mazda
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