Mechanic Recommendation - GTA
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Mechanic Recommendation - GTA
Hi Guys (and Gals),
I just moved to the GTA and am finding that most things are a lot more expensive here than they were on the prairies.
Anyways, I was out cruising on the 401 today and found that I could no longer access my 5th and 6th gears. Searching this forum, I think that I probably have a sheared bolt in my tranny, but now I am at a bit of a loss for where to get the work done.
Anyone know a good mechanic that won't fleece me? I have no connections here, so any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Garrett
I just moved to the GTA and am finding that most things are a lot more expensive here than they were on the prairies.
Anyways, I was out cruising on the 401 today and found that I could no longer access my 5th and 6th gears. Searching this forum, I think that I probably have a sheared bolt in my tranny, but now I am at a bit of a loss for where to get the work done.
Anyone know a good mechanic that won't fleece me? I have no connections here, so any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Garrett
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Rebuilds anyone?
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Stealership will just sell you a new trans.
I bet its a shift fork roll pin that fell out. The one RX-8 team running World Challenge had problems with that happening.
Transmission has to be removed and partially dis-assembled. As long as the roll pin hasnt caused any damage inside, its not a horrible job to do.
I bet its a shift fork roll pin that fell out. The one RX-8 team running World Challenge had problems with that happening.
Transmission has to be removed and partially dis-assembled. As long as the roll pin hasnt caused any damage inside, its not a horrible job to do.
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Hi guys,
My baby is a 2006 Special Edition. I am the only owner and only have about 30k on it, so no, there wouldn't be any warrant left on it.
I called the dealership and they were pretty non-commital. When pressed, their estimate was $1200 to start. Seems a bit steep compared to what I read on a US thread.
Any non-dealerships that you guys trust? Because of the rotary engine, I have always only gone to dealerships for anything on the 8, but in my experience with other vehicles that I have owned, the best mechanics tend to not be at the dealerships.
Your advice is most appreciated.
G
My baby is a 2006 Special Edition. I am the only owner and only have about 30k on it, so no, there wouldn't be any warrant left on it.
I called the dealership and they were pretty non-commital. When pressed, their estimate was $1200 to start. Seems a bit steep compared to what I read on a US thread.
Any non-dealerships that you guys trust? Because of the rotary engine, I have always only gone to dealerships for anything on the 8, but in my experience with other vehicles that I have owned, the best mechanics tend to not be at the dealerships.
Your advice is most appreciated.
G
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The best pitch here seems to be for Ivan's garage, up in Markham. From the sound of things, he does enough rotaries that he knows what he's doing. Don't know what the rates are like, but it everyone likes him, there must be a reason.
If you need a dealership, Avanti Mazda seems to be the place everyone talks about. (Not sure where they are, Scarborough maybe.)
If you need a dealership, Avanti Mazda seems to be the place everyone talks about. (Not sure where they are, Scarborough maybe.)
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He's in Markham, his site is iGarage Markham - Auto Parts and Services
I've had brakes done there, he's a good guy. Not sure how he'd be with transmission work but I'm sure he'd give you a straight up answer about what he thinks can be done over the phone.
I've had brakes done there, he's a good guy. Not sure how he'd be with transmission work but I'm sure he'd give you a straight up answer about what he thinks can be done over the phone.
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I think you mean the .ca dave's garage.
http://www.daves-garage.ca/ - he's got an awesome Corvette powered Miata! Another great shop is Simone Performance in Newmarket. Simone Performance | Performance Parts and Upgrades in Newmarket
http://www.daves-garage.ca/ - he's got an awesome Corvette powered Miata! Another great shop is Simone Performance in Newmarket. Simone Performance | Performance Parts and Upgrades in Newmarket
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