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Any tundra mechanics in CA?

Discussion in 'California' started by 01tunder, Apr 13, 2021.

  1. Apr 13, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    01tunder

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    im from Sacramento..looking for a person that can work on my truck 01 rwd. Need timing and water pump done. Thank you. I'm willing to travel a couple of hours
     
  2. Apr 17, 2021 at 5:58 PM
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    tons of us use mark. He is hands down the best
     
  3. Apr 26, 2021 at 1:03 PM
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    Ya no luck with him. He said he doesn't work out of his shop. Has not replied for a week now
     
  4. Apr 26, 2021 at 1:29 PM
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    I can tex if you want
     
  5. Apr 26, 2021 at 1:34 PM
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    OK LMK thanks.
     
  6. Apr 26, 2021 at 2:07 PM
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    He’s gonna get a hold of you
     
  7. May 3, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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    Just saw this in the 1st Gen forum - in Torrance though.

     
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  9. May 4, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    TRD Pro suspension, +2 Coachbuilder shackles, 2015 TRD Pro headlights, 20% ceramic tinted windows, clear ceramic tinted front windshield, aFe drop in pro s dry air filter, TRD airflow accelerator, TRD oil fill cap, TRD 18 psi radiator cap, BDX Bullydog tuner, Weathertech floor mats front and rear, rear seat fold down mod, DNA hard trifold tonneau cover, Linex with uv protection, TRD rear swaybar, TRD center caps, TRD Pro grille insert with color matching surround and bulge, TRD PRO headlights, aluminum oil filter canister, Real truck tailgate seal, Pop-n-lock tailgate lock actuator, rear diff breather relocate, RCI front skid plate. 275/70 R18 BFG KO2s
    That’s quite a few hours away, but I really liked this mechanic. His motto is not selling people stuff they don’t need.
     
  10. May 4, 2021 at 10:25 AM
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    I may know somebody who knows somebody who robbed somebody, lol.. jk.. in all truthfulness I'll text this guy who I guess is a Toyota expert in Nor Kal, just had his LS400 serviced for water pump and engine reseal due to leaks...
     
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  11. May 4, 2021 at 12:43 PM
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    Adrian (650) 248 -8561 Mechanic
    Tell him Mustang Carlos recommend you

    Edit: I've never done business with him, but word is he is pretty good and quick turn around times
     
  12. May 4, 2021 at 5:04 PM
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    Torrance is too far from me. I'm in sacramento. Thank you
     
  13. May 4, 2021 at 5:06 PM
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    It's not Torrance bruh, he is in NorKal. Maybe Fremont...
     
  14. May 4, 2021 at 5:09 PM
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    Aah thank you
     
  15. May 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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    I’m in Napa and my buddy Dave Gunning from MacVitie Auto could take care of you. He is honest, truthful, and will let you know if something is not needed. Worked on my 2003 Sequoia for 6 years until I traded it in for my 2010 CM Platinum. He won’t do you wrong.
     
  16. May 8, 2021 at 9:55 AM
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    Bump anyone?

    Both of the recommendation I got. They both seem like flakes . When they say I'll call you back the next day and never do. Or when you call them back, they say call you back in ten minutes and never do, wouldn't really want them working on my truck if they cant even be reliable to call back
     
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  17. May 14, 2021 at 10:09 AM
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    How are his prices?
     
  18. May 14, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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    This guy sucks! Called him again just now and keeps laughing saying " sorry I call you back"
    F that guy.
     
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    Bilsteins all around,110v and 12v in the bed, Rocklights, Dual Batteries, Trailer Brake Controller Mod, Lots of DIY Mods
    That is a question hard to answer since each issue taken care of would be a different price. You can always call and ask for an estimate of a certain jobs price. Like I said he has always been honest and even twice I asked for him to do something even though I'm a long ways from being a mechanic, and he said we should wait on those things because they weren't needed right now he would just keep an eye on them. How many mechanics do that? Just give him a call.
     
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  20. May 14, 2021 at 10:18 AM
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    OK I will thanks
     
  21. May 14, 2021 at 10:21 AM
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    LOL, like I stated, I haven't done business with him or anyone mechanic wise out here in Nor Kal... I've dealt with a few people out here which are cool, but coming from So Cal, I believe I have better luck doing drug deals in LA (not speaking from experience) than asking for assistance and mechanics up here.. from my experience..
     
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