Recommend a mechanic for FTO in Perth

[crimson236]

Hi guys, I've just gotten my FTO. My mechanic said it'll cost nearly 2k to change the brakes, alternator and timing belt. Could anyone recommend me a cheaper, but still decent alternative? Thanks

[MH999]

Auswa auto engineering 18 boag plce morley. Not sure what unit number but hes on the end on the right. Hes done a couple of ftos and his prices are very reasonable and i highly reccomend him.

[mr-charisma]

Grab a quote from RPW .. pretty sure they've got a workshop & are familiar with FTO's..

www.rpw.com.au

[MH999]

I dont think rpw do car servicing anymore they just sell there parts.2k to do all those things is pretty cheap IMO.

[mr-charisma]

I dont think rpw do car servicing anymore they just sell there parts.2k to do all those things is pretty cheap IMO.

Sounded like they were working on a car when I called the other day..

only one way to know 4 sure..

[payaya]

2k sounds about right for what you wan't done.

[crimson236]

I only got the car for 6.5. LOL 2k is like 30% of the car. Owell guess it was too gd of a bargain. Thanks guys.

[mr-charisma]

2k sounds about right for what you wan't done.

I only got the car for 6.5. LOL 2k is like 30% of the car. Owell guess it was too gd of a bargain. Thanks guys.

If you're getting the timing belt done, you should be getting a few other things done as well while they have the engine rocked forward, like;
Water pump, Engine seals, replace any worn / damaged pulleys (normally aircon pulley by that time)& even just get the tappets done as well if they're starting to tick

Also, if you have no service history on the car, then you should also get them to check over all the fluid levels & condition etc - even replacing brake fluid, transmission oil, engine oil coolant etc in the one major service is a good idea cause then you'll know when they've all been done last..

I guess now you're realising why the car was only 6.5k

Be prepared to have to overhaul the suspension bushes / springs & or shocks at some point in the future as well if that hasn't already been done (about 1500)

[crimson236]

Sounds like there's quite a lot of work to be done.. I'll prob do the alternator, brakes and servicing first. Budget constraints. Haha will see how it goes from there.

[mr-charisma]

Sounds like there's quite a lot of work to be done.. I'll prob do the alternator, brakes and servicing first. Budget constraints. Haha will see how it goes from there.

if your timing belt is damaged, then it would be top priority - you really don't want it snapping while you're driving or engine re-build will be the least of your worries..

[crimson236]

How do u tell if the timing belt requires changing? I've been told the belt was changed at around 80-100k. It's around 142k now.

[mr-charisma]

How do you tell if the timing belt requires changing? I've been told the belt was changed at around 80-100k. It's around 142k now.

if it's worn / damaged

didn't the mechanic tell you it needed to be done?

[crimson236]

He said there's no date on the belt, but after I told him that the previous owner serviced it at 80-100k, he said I could go without changing it for abit longer.

[chausta]

where are you getting the alternator done? Mine needs fixing too, since mivec doesnt work.

[crimson236]

It's still with my usual mechanic. So far he has repaired the brakes and did a service for me. The others haven't gotten back to me with a quote for it yet. Prob get him to do the alternator as well if there's still no news. I'll let u know when it's done

[crimson236]

Finally got it done. Did it at The Motor Shop in Willeton. Repairs cost abt 1k for brakes, service n alternator.