Thread: FFS, where are all the real mechanics gone?

if i was doing an engine swap, i wouldnt be going to a mechanic.

i would be going to a mechanic with a degree in engineering. you can tell the difference.

Originally Posted by Eevo

i would be going to a mechanic with a degree in engineering. you can tell the difference.

Where do you find one of them?

Originally Posted by Didge

I reckon ya need a couple keen high school kids with mechanical interest and who are scared of nothing and reckon every job will only take 20 mins - much like I was back in the day. I replaced a number of motors with absolutely no knowledge of what I was getting myself in for and with a bit of guidance from the old man they all worked out in the end. good practice for budding mechanics

you must 'ave seen the film "The Big Steal" where a couple of high school kids do an engine swap on a Jag . worth a look if you havent seen it.

one of the very few Aussie films that I actually liked.

Originally Posted by Eevo

if i was doing an engine swap, i wouldnt be going to a mechanic.

i would be going to a mechanic with a degree in engineering. you can tell the difference.

Yes, in much the same way that when I go to Subway for a sandwich, I ask for a 'sandwich artist' with a degree in hospitality.

Originally Posted by goingbush

you must 'ave seen the film "The Big Steal" where a couple of high school kids do an engine swap on a Jag . worth a look if you havent seen it.

one of the very few Aussie films that I actually liked.

Sutch a good movie.

I agree with most others, get some kids to help, Im am electronics engineer who works with computers and writes code and scripts all day long and even I have done more engine swaps that I can remember, was good skills building when I was younger and Im sure other young people would like the opportunity to learn the same way.

Leroy

Nah, haven't seen it goingbush but will now do the obigatory search as I'm sure it won't be in video stores any more. Perhaps also a trip to the local TAFE for some 4th year mechanic apprentice names who might like to earn a bit on the side?
Roverrescue - I recently hurt my sacroiliac joint (pelvis meets spine) which is the same neck of the woods as the spondylitis problems and mate, it was like getting stabbed in the back - worse than childbirth I reckon (women have been known to exaggerate and it was real man pain)
Very funny sheerluck - heheheha

Originally Posted by Alex

Fair call, I was just having a bit of a rant. I have run my own business before and learnt not to take on PIA jobs without a "PIA loading". Only problem was once my partner who did my invoices forgot to take the PIA off the description when she sent it to the customer.

Got a phone call from the customer the next day.. "What is this extra $1500 on my bill titled PIA?"

I told him what it stood for and he still paid it

In the heavy truck and earthmoving equipment the term NFRAA was used to pad a quote or tender for something or a customer that was likely to be a PIA.

No flaming reason at all"

Originally Posted by BigJon

Where do you find one of them?

they dont call themself a mechanic for starters.