Car Servicing

[T04GTR]

HEY ALL, just doing a poll to see where the bulk of the work in the auto trade lies.

is it me, or are other mechanics twiddling there thumbs of late.

cheers.

[JonnoHR31]

Do everything except machining myself now. Used to get a bit done by workshops but 90% of the time i walked away dissapointed and slowly learnt as much as i could to get away. No offence to the trade but it seams with most things in Perth if you want it done properly and you have an oddball car you have to do it yourself

As for twiddling thumbs, even though theres not really anything wrong with Australia economically a lot of people still seam to be in tightass mode, just doing the bare minimum to keep their cars going. My dad owns a tyre store and the whole industry has been shithouse for a while now, people just aren't spending.

Edited January 4, 2012 by JonnoHR31

[luke gtr]

Not just you mate, I'm a mechanic in Sydney's west, and its pretty quiet at the moment.

[Bsa]

i do all my own saves so much money

[T04GTR]

yes it is scary. the work just seems to be dribbling in.

[t_revz]

ive done servicing on all my cars and dirtbikes over the years. the only thing i never did was servicing and tune ups on my Jap road bike.

[GTR_JOEY]

do it my self...do a better job and its heaps cheaper

[Piggaz]

Depends what it is Dave. Oils, brakes and that sorta stuff myself. Turbo's (TT GTR) are other peoples problem. Shit job!

[SS8_Gohan]

wouldn't it be more a function of the time of year??

as for me... Racepace for mechanical/servicing

[Deano 1]

all myself, never paid for a mechanic in my life and at this stage, the only time i plan to, is to have my new long motor put togethor. other than that, all between me, my old man, and my mates

[R31Nismoid]

Given this is a Gen Main question - Moved to the Gen Maint area.

[NYTSKY]

Minor, me.

Major, JEM.

[GTR_JOEY]

do it my self...do a better job and its heaps cheaper

Helps if u have an entire workshop/tools/Pit on hand for the weekend free of charge

[wolverine]

Minor things like basic oil change I do myself.

More involved/technical things my cars go to ASR.

[rondofj]

Most things do it myself, the hard bits/ no special tools bits go to mechanics, tuning goes to my tuner etc.

Stuff done by me:

• oil and filter change
• fuel filter change
• spark plugs & coil packs
• FMIC and piping install
• fuel pump install (had to get Jez to do the rewire bit)
• front/dump pipe install
• dismantle and clean AAC
• front lip paint and install
• window tinting to doors
• replace bulbs / fuses etc

Stuff by mechanic:

• bits of 3" piping / welding / exhaust
• gearbox and diff oil change

Stuff by electrician:

• Nistune soldering to ECU

Stuff by my tuner:

• tuning of course
• misc and hard bits - turbo.manifold gasket
• fuel pump rewire

thats it really, still in a pretty basic stage...

Edited January 4, 2012 by rondofj

[Missileman]

I do the basic stuff, oil, fuel, air filters, and fluids etc, not because I can do it cheaper, but because I enjoy doing it.

Will be doing the timing belt and water pump next

[rondofj]

Timing belt is scary.. Esp that crank pulley bolt.. Read up a tute on it- lots to remove- IC piping, radiator, fan, belts what not.. I dont understand the concept of a timing light either lol.. Way to go

[Missileman]

Yeah these forums are goldmine of information for Skyline nub like me, I like the one where he puts the long bar on the crank pulley nut then turns the ignition over to loosen it.

[JonnoHR31]

if its manual your much better off putting it in 4th gear and undoing it by hand, only use the cranking or preferably a rattle gun for autos.

find a guide on here with pictures or get someone with experience to watch over and you'll be fine, i did my first timing belt in the dark on a driveway and only got 1 tooth out first try

[stig mick]

I do all my own oil and filter changes,

But things like clutches and timing belts I take to my friend at boostech in fivedock

Price is very good