eventoday Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 hey i live in lake tahoe california. all the mechanics out here including reno are extremely expensive at least $90/hr. does anyone know of a good mechanic around here maybe even sacramento that has fairer prices. i grew up in michighan and am used to paying $60/hr tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieman Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 hey i live in lake tahoe california. all the mechanics out here including reno are extremely expensive at least $90/hr. does anyone know of a good mechanic around here maybe even sacramento that has fairer prices. i grew up in michighan and am used to paying $60/hr tops Call Independent Automotive in Sparks. I have delt with them many times. They are good honest people who specialize in Subaru's. And they don't charge an outrageous $90 an hour. 865 Bergin Way, Sparks NV 775-358-8184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieman Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Oh and if you wanna drive over the hill you can check out Barscotti's Auto Care in New Castle. The owners name is Steve, I've met with him a few times, but I'm not sure what he charges an hour. 400 Main St, New Castle CA 916-663-3077 What kinda work do you need done? I can always take a look at your car for ya. Im pretty handy with tools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eventoday Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Call Independent Automotive in Sparks. I have delt with them many times. They are good honest people who specialize in Subaru's. And they don't charge an outrageous $90 an hour. 865 Bergin Way, Sparks NV 775-358-8184 thanks, i have actually been there and they charge 85$/hr. they seemed like great guys but they want 550-600$ to replace one cam seal in my 97 outback. that seems like an awful lot especially since the timing belt, tb pulleys, crank seal and waterpump are all new. i recently replaced but apperently i messed up one of my cams seals. i have a leak out of my tb cover. don't have time or tools anymore to fix myself. any ideas on how i could have messed it up? will it blow out or is there not enough pressure behind it? thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieman Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 It's possible that one of your crank/cam seals did not seat right. Or your oil pump seal/gasket is leaking. I would tear it apart again and inspect. Might save you $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eventoday Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 hey it on the passenger side. do you know if that is the oil pump side? that is the only thing i didn't replace. might be kicking myself if thats it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieman Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Oil pump is in the center, the crank sticks out of it. Might be the pump gasket? But if its coming from one side it might be the cam seal. How are the valve cover gaskets and oil pan gaskets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 You might also try Norm's in South Shore. Subaru specialists. Been there many times. I understand Chistensens Automotive is good and honest, they're just across from Lilly's tire in South Shore. If you wanted to go to Carson City, there are a couple I could recommend there, too. I've been most satisfied with Norm's and Independent though. My 2 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01-06 forester Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 hey i live in lake tahoe california. all the mechanics out here including reno are extremely expensive at least $90/hr. does anyone know of a good mechanic around here maybe even sacramento that has fairer prices. i grew up in michighan and am used to paying $60/hr tops i'm a refugee of NS, with my 01 forester! just had a major issue, & just happen to have been introduced to the shop foreman, & went to Reno Lithia. i was well taken care of, & will have ONLY him work on my car. the xtra bucks are worth while & work is warranteed! just got a new engine & loaner (while work in progress) for $50! that SAS xtended warranty saved my butt. 77+K miles & covered till 80K!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 i'm a refugee of NS, with my 01 forester! just had a major issue, & just happen to have been introduced to the shop foreman, & went to Reno Lithia. i was well taken care of, & will have ONLY him work on my car. the xtra bucks are worth while & work is warranteed! just got a new engine & loaner (while work in progress) for $50! that SAS xtended warranty saved my butt. 77+K miles & covered till 80K!!!!!!!!!!!! Good deal! What's NS?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01-06 forester Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 try BIG BEAR AUTO on the river road, TC! hey i live in lake tahoe california. all the mechanics out here including reno are extremely expensive at least $90/hr. does anyone know of a good mechanic around here maybe even sacramento that has fairer prices. i grew up in michighan and am used to paying $60/hr tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01-06 forester Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 North Shore.......... 23 yrs Good deal! What's NS?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01-06 forester Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 i'm new to USMB, so i could be screwing this up... did you get the info on Big Bear Auto, 89 N between tahoe city & Alpine Meadows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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