Wow My Mechanic Is Expensive...

[Suprareal]

His shop is called Japanese Car Specialties, located here in Mission Viejo.

Do you know how much he charges for a valve adjustment on a 3rz?
My dads mechanic friend was going to do mine and teach me through it but hes been lagging for the past couple months :sleepy:

 

[waketek516]

His shop is called Japanese Car Specialties, located here in Mission Viejo.

This guy is the best. I started going to him for things I couldn't do back in the day, I've since become good friends with him. He's the only guy allowed to touch my 4Runner. He was the one who helped me through my 4WD conversion/5 speed swap.

John drives nothing but Toyota pickups. Does incredible work, one of his rides is a 1985 solid axle pickup, 22RE Turbo swap and 5-speed swap. Can do 3RZ and 5VZ work with his eyes closed. No problem can get past him.

I'll even meet you there if you want, I've been known to turn a few wrenches there. I've recommended many T4R members there before, all left completely satisfied.

Japanese Car Specialties
25672 Taladro Circle #H
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949-583-0811

His wife, Wendy, does all of the phone work, be sure to tell her that James with the 4Runner told you to call.

Sweet! I'm debating tackling my timing belt/water pump along with some other issues myself. I've definitely turned wrenches before, but this is my first Toyota. Good to know there's a reputable guy I can go to if I need it!:nerd:

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Do you know how much he charges for a valve adjustment on a 3rz?
My dads mechanic friend was going to do mine and teach me through it but hes been lagging for the past couple months :sleepy:

Mine was around $300. He just did FrankM23's, he would know better than I would of current prices.

Really, most of the cost is in the shims. Toyota charges $12 each shim.