Kalgoolie Mechanic
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 11:09
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Member - DasherOK
Stuck in Kalgoolie! Hi to all, we are in Kalgoolie on a 3 month trip from
Sydney to WA and back. My Pajero has developed a noise in engine bay. I think it is the water pump. Does anyone know of a good mechanic in Kalgoolie as I'm not keen to proceed without someone looking at it. Any response would be appreciated as today is Sunday and I will look for help tomorrow.
Regards Dasher.
Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 11:20
Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 11:20
Hi Dasher. Can't help with a mechanic in that area but I am in the mechanical business and have seen a couple of these fail. I would suggest not driving it too far until you have it diagnosed as the damage that can be caused to the engine can be horrendous. If it is a higher mileage engine, say 150k and up I would get the full timing belt kit installed, (belt, idler pulleys and tensioner/pulley complete with the belt) as
well as the water pump as I have seen the bearings in these pulleys fail as
well. Most bearing specailists keep them along with Repco. Don't forget to flush and replace the coolant too. Cheers,Bob
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Follow Up By: Member - DasherOK - Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 15:36
Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 15:36
Thanks for that Bob.
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Reply By: Member - Andrew H ( - Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 12:41
Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 12:41
Try Hadfeild Mechanical in Hopkins st Boulder (no association)
cheers
Andy
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Follow Up By: Member - DasherOK - Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 15:37
Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 15:37
Thanks Andy, have you used them before? My other option is to go to the Mitsubishi Dealer in town tomorrow.
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew H ( - Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 18:51
Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 18:51
I do know Peter and he is an honest bloke that does a good job but he is always busy, always worth a try even if for a second opinion.
cheers and happy travels
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Follow Up By: dieseltojo - Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 22:19
Sunday, Mar 27, 2011 at 22:19
We had a problem with one vehicel and the local Toyota dealer did a good job .Turns out a previous dealer had not assembled the front cv's etc correctly.
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Follow Up By: Kiwis Ross & Cushla- Monday, Mar 28, 2011 at 21:38
Monday, Mar 28, 2011 at 21:38
Under all circumstances DO NOT GO TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER.They cost me over $2500 due to poor workmanship in overfilling my auto transmission and popping the seal......TWICE. Stay away.!!!!
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