Joe & Rik's too expensive?

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:59 pm

Hey,

I'm overdue for my 100k service and I've been calling around for prices to get the work done...

Anyway, Joe & Rik were one of the main referrals I found on the forums, although they wanted to charge me $1500 in total including fixing Oil leaks, Tappets and seals (which I don't have any problems with those) & they still wanted to charge $800 - $900 without those extra things

I think thats a bit overboard & they've probably seen me coming when I mentioned that it was my 100k Major service & an FTO, but I was keen on hearing from other members as to whether they think its a fair price, and if anyone knows another mechanic who can do it cheaper? And their contact details etc

Basically I will be doing all the basic stuff, like changing fluids and spark plugs at home, and will be going to a mech for the more technical stuff like timing belt etc

Post by **BorepYano** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:30 am

i still stand by what i said in another post, it's all the same, any decent mechanic can do it.

although i do see the advantages of someone that knows ftos properly doing it, but if u dont want them to do it, then just find someone big (i.e kmart) to do it, cos if they screw up anything or dont do anything, if u complain and treaten them a little bit, they'll fix the problem up promto cos they dont want a big PR disaster (thats what mum did with my old work horse - 85 corona when they did an engine rebuild and f*cked it up)

Post by **Bennoz** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:38 pm

800-900 for a major service is a good price. Timing belt is an arse to replace as is the water pump (which is done in a 100k service.) And if they are gonna do tappets as well, then I dont see what the problem is!

Hobbsie · Post by **Hobbsie** » Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:18 pm

timing belt alone costs $400 for parts n labor at rik n joes, which is normal or cheaper than normal. the other $400 covers new water pump, full fluids change, and sometimes new seals etc. they also give you a 10% discount if you say youre a member of fto club australia. i've seen other places charge $1200 plus for what i just mentioned so yeah rik n joes are you rbest bet. if you dont want to pay that much youll jus have to do it yourself

Post by **I8A4RE** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:46 pm

Yeah man i paid like 600 for my service but didnt get water pump done or tappets ps where do i get a water pump from i can install it myself.

Hobbsie · Post by **Hobbsie** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:12 pm

I8AFRE wrote:Yeah man i paid like 600 for my service but didnt get water pump done or tappets ps where do i get a water pump from i can install it myself.

rik n joes will sell you parts too hehe

or you can call up some mitsu dealer

Post by **I8A4RE** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:16 pm

sweet cheers bro

bigpitty1 · Post by **bigpitty1** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:59 pm

I hear that seals and water pump is replaced on the 100k service, is that just because they are leaking or is that apart of the service, I don't replace those things unless they are leaking.

Hobbsie · Post by **Hobbsie** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:04 pm

bigpitty1 wrote:I hear that seals and water pump is replaced on the 100k service, is that just because they are leaking or is that apart of the service, I don't replace those things unless they are leaking.

its a prevention thing, though they are usually getting quite worn by 100k.

do you wait until your timing belt snaps to replace it?