Thread: If you had to pay someone, who would you choose in Melbourne to fix & set up your rig

Not knowing what side of town your on makes it hard to suggest ideas.
There are a number to be careful of but forum rules hinder the name and shame thing so careful of that

What side of town are you on? Les Richmond will do a good job, but you'll pay for it. They are also very busy so at times they won't even accept work - you'll need to book well in advance.

Originally Posted by Homestar

... They are also very busy so at times they won't even accept work - you'll need to book well in advance.

As in 3-4 weeks!
But, they are good.

Can you share the list of what you reckon needs done.

If you don't do, or think you can do, much yourself, eg. say a timing belt, maybe call on some members for assistance .. even if it's just a simple helping hand but there to help with advice or guidance.
And with DST now, you could probably do more in a day than you think too.

Send a PM to Blacknight. I be.eive he is in Melbourne now and doing cashies again after hours or could put it through the the workshop at the appropriate rate.

cheers, Chris

Originally Posted by AK83

As in 3-4 weeks!
But, they are good.

Can you share the list of what you reckon needs done.

If you don't do, or think you can do, much yourself, eg. say a timing belt, maybe call on some members for assistance .. even if it's just a simple helping hand but there to help with advice or guidance.
And with DST now, you could probably do more in a day than you think too.

That's a nice idea actually, I might need more than that now because a friend of mine who works in a workshop and offered to get it for a Saturday may have just pulled out, so I might end up having to pay someone after all.

Might make a few calls and see how I go.

Oh the list of things...here goes:
- Timing Belt.
- Change all associated hoses and seals and thermostat while doing it. Take out radiator while doing it and make sure it's all mickey mouse...if not, then deal with that when we come to it...wonder if there's a way to check if the radiator is good or bad before taking it all apart.
- Check shocks and springs, probably replace suspension bushes.
- Check all hoses and replace everything that we can.
- Replace water pump, fuel filter and fuel pump, keep old okay ones as spares. Same with thermostat.
- Install Ashcroft ATB diff in front or centre...someone suggested one or the other, can't remember which is a better idea. Already has Maxi Drive in rear.
- Transfer case looks like it's leaking something, few drips always around bottom, better replace those seals or fix it up somehow. Also centre diff lock light doesn't come on so have to diagnose if this is just the light or, more likely, the centre diff lock just isn't engaging. I will figure this out myself by doing some tests and then figure out how to tackle it.
- Replace whatever gaskets or seals we can with new good ones.

I'd love to be able to do the timing belt, radiator checks and back flush and hoses, and even installing the ATB front myself and maybe with someone's help, but I need a space now...so maybe I'll hit up sir Blcknight

I'm sure that list has more things on it but i can't remember for now.