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Need good mechanic SoCal
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4.7L (V8). 221,000 miles. I need the following things replaced.
1. Timing belt & water pump.
2. Alternator & starter
3. Front shocks
4. Radiator & fan clutch
How much would the labor cost me? Can someone refer me to a good mechanic in SoCal who can do all of these things. PM me or post a reply.
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02-19-2020, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Bkt4runner
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4.7L (V8). 221,000 miles. I need the following things replaced.
1. Timing belt & water pump.
2. Alternator & starter
3. Front shocks
4. Radiator & fan clutch
How much would the labor cost me? Can someone refer me to a good mechanic in SoCal who can do all of these things. PM me or post a reply.
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You're in LA and referencing SoCal. SoCal also includes San Diego. Are you willing to drive 2hrs for a good mechanic? One of the best Toyota shops I know of is in San Diego, sdtruckshop.com. They are off Miramar Rd.
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02-19-2020, 03:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bkt4runner
2003 Toyota 4Runner 4.7L (V8). 221,000 miles. I need the following things replaced.
1. Timing belt & water pump.
2. Alternator & starter
3. Front shocks
4. Radiator & fan clutch
How much would the labor cost me? Can someone refer me to a good mechanic in SoCal who can do all of these things. PM me or post a reply.
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1. ~$1000~
2. ~$250~, ~$500~ (starter is under intake manifold)
3. Depends on parts used
4. ~$250-350~, ~$150~
I have done all the above to my truck, and did all work myself minus the starter, but my mechanic gave me that price when I asked about it (turned out not to be the issue I was having). Those are prices for parts and labor btw. Prices for all can probably come down if done all at once. Good luck.
Shop around online for parts. Btw I used all OEM parts Denso, Mitsuboshi, Aisin, etc. I recommend the same. Found some on Amazon and some on Rockauto.
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02-19-2020, 06:36 PM
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Haas Bros Auto Repair in San Dimas. Honest reasonably priced great mechanics.
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Look up K&H in Canoga Park. They do mostly Toyota SUVs. Every time I'm going by there the lot is full of 4runners and land cruisers. I have several friends who have used them and they seem to know what they are doing, and they seem fairly reasonable in price.
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Does anyone know of any good 4Runner mechanic that charges under $75 per hour for labor in SoCal?
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Found a good mechanic in La Cresenta, CA. RS Auto Works. Owner drives a 4th gen 4Runner overland. Very fair price and he is more knowledgeable than most mechanics I’ve come across. He loves his 4Runner. They specialize in Toyota trucks and hybrids.
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Found a good mechanic in La Cresenta, CA. RS Auto Works. Owner drives a 4th gen 4Runner overland. Very fair price and he is more knowledgeable than most mechanics I’ve come across. He loves his 4Runner. They specialize in Toyota trucks and hybrids.
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I was just going to recommend Richard. He did my V8 maintenance (timing belt etc) 2 weeks ago! He's great and took very good care of my newly acquired V8 4x4.
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