Kimbo_xx
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hi guys
I hope I am posting in the right thread there. Looking for a recommendation for a good mechanic on the Gold Coast.
Long story so sorry will try to keep it short and sweet.
nov 2016 - hubby driving ute home from Tweed to Gold Coast, engine misfiring. Took it straight to dealer, they advised needed new fuel injectors. Drives it home, and we use our other car, figuring in two weeks will have the funds to fix it then. Hubby has a serious work accident the next week and spends the next 1.5yrs in and out of hospital so car gets forgotten about, no biggie, will deal with new battery/servicing etc when needed as still have 2nd car.
Aug 2018 - finally hubby's health is managed and we have the funds to get fuel injector replaced. Take care to Holden who advise not a fuel injector problem, they don't know what the problem is and need to diagnose it. I agree to one hour diagnosis then an update, (in the end 3hrs worth of diagnosis). Get a call from the mechanic, advising that the car has been overrevved/redlined and that's screwed up. Car ready to be towed home as they have left the parts on front seat. email quote below.
Cause PO300 random misfire to cylinder 7 - compression tests done, injectors/coils swapped out. definitely #7. Removed rocker cover, inspected valve spring, push rod is not moving. #7 intake rod is bent. suspect #7 intake lifter stuck in cylinder head bore. Compression test #1 180PSI, #2 175PSI, #3 175PSI, #4 180PSI #5 180PSI, #6 180PSI, #7 70PSI, #8 180PSI.
Recommend replace all lifters, push rods and associated parts (lifter head stuck in cylinder bore).
Parts: $4400
Labour 12hrs - $1593
Machinery work - will need to be sublect to another repairer to fix this.
Approx estimate $6398 (inc the 3hrs diagnostic already paid)
I have car towed home, engine parts in front seat. husband devo (as I had done the repair booking as a surprise for him to cheer him up). I ask for quote to cover only what is needed but told all lifters, push rods to be replaced (I ask if only 1 broken can I be quoted for that, no). I feel dumb as ****.
Is this issue as major as it reads that only holden can fix, or is this something any decent mechanic can? Still trying to get my head around the whole thing but life has taken over and last few months car on back burner. Obviously I will need to have it towed to wherever but hoping someone can advise a decent mechanic so i can at least get a quote / start saving (hopefully get a better price than the dealership has given me).
thanks in advance
Kim
I hope I am posting in the right thread there. Looking for a recommendation for a good mechanic on the Gold Coast.
Long story so sorry will try to keep it short and sweet.
nov 2016 - hubby driving ute home from Tweed to Gold Coast, engine misfiring. Took it straight to dealer, they advised needed new fuel injectors. Drives it home, and we use our other car, figuring in two weeks will have the funds to fix it then. Hubby has a serious work accident the next week and spends the next 1.5yrs in and out of hospital so car gets forgotten about, no biggie, will deal with new battery/servicing etc when needed as still have 2nd car.
Aug 2018 - finally hubby's health is managed and we have the funds to get fuel injector replaced. Take care to Holden who advise not a fuel injector problem, they don't know what the problem is and need to diagnose it. I agree to one hour diagnosis then an update, (in the end 3hrs worth of diagnosis). Get a call from the mechanic, advising that the car has been overrevved/redlined and that's screwed up. Car ready to be towed home as they have left the parts on front seat. email quote below.
Cause PO300 random misfire to cylinder 7 - compression tests done, injectors/coils swapped out. definitely #7. Removed rocker cover, inspected valve spring, push rod is not moving. #7 intake rod is bent. suspect #7 intake lifter stuck in cylinder head bore. Compression test #1 180PSI, #2 175PSI, #3 175PSI, #4 180PSI #5 180PSI, #6 180PSI, #7 70PSI, #8 180PSI.
Recommend replace all lifters, push rods and associated parts (lifter head stuck in cylinder bore).
Parts: $4400
Labour 12hrs - $1593
Machinery work - will need to be sublect to another repairer to fix this.
Approx estimate $6398 (inc the 3hrs diagnostic already paid)
I have car towed home, engine parts in front seat. husband devo (as I had done the repair booking as a surprise for him to cheer him up). I ask for quote to cover only what is needed but told all lifters, push rods to be replaced (I ask if only 1 broken can I be quoted for that, no). I feel dumb as ****.
Is this issue as major as it reads that only holden can fix, or is this something any decent mechanic can? Still trying to get my head around the whole thing but life has taken over and last few months car on back burner. Obviously I will need to have it towed to wherever but hoping someone can advise a decent mechanic so i can at least get a quote / start saving (hopefully get a better price than the dealership has given me).
thanks in advance
Kim