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Old 03-05-2008 | 03:58 PM
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Looking for a good Mechanic
Anyone know of a good mechanic that knows how to work on Subarus.
Shop labor prices are mighty steep around here.

Stuff broke so I need to fix my car.
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Old 03-05-2008 | 04:27 PM
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from what ive been reading alot of members here go to Vakamon 593-1303
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Old 03-05-2008 | 04:36 PM
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Gary at Wrenchy's, His shop is located near Ward and he knows how to fix everything, including rotaries so I guess hes a pretty good mechanic
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Old 03-05-2008 | 05:07 PM
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Ryan @ Vakamon, Hands down the best....
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Old 03-05-2008 | 07:59 PM
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what did you break? you may not need to take it to a shop.
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Old 03-05-2008 | 09:32 PM
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If you have to take it to a shop, go see Ryan and Davin at Vakamon. They specialize in Subies and have a great reputation in the Subaru community here.
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Old 03-05-2008 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by austinp02
what did you break? you may not need to take it to a shop.
speedometer broke the other day and at the same time random stalling after coming to a stop. Funny thing is if I dont stop it keeps running. Engine runs smooth otherwise. But when you stop and clutch in RPM drop is normal but instead of stopping at 650 750RPMish it keeps going down to 0.
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Old 03-06-2008 | 12:19 AM
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maybe your idle just needs to be adjusted, or could be a more serious electrical issue if the speedometer died at the same time.... either way take it to joey's house and im sure he will fix it free of charge!
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Old 03-06-2008 | 02:56 AM
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Ryan and Junior no longer work in Vakamon. Soo that kinda sucks.
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Old 03-06-2008 | 03:17 AM
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Ryan and Junior no longer work in Vakamon. Soo that kinda sucks.
Thats sucks,, didnt know that Junior left there... Swear I thing he's the only filipino guy I seen working there.. So I wonder who there is still a subie guru mechanic.
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Old 03-06-2008 | 03:23 AM
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wait what? where did they go?
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Old 03-06-2008 | 04:31 AM
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The only place I might feel remotely safe letting someone work on my car would be the Servco subaru service place, I guess they have access to the tools and manuals to get the job done right but I afraid of what it might cost... I was just looking for some alternatives.

With my car being broken a swap is looking real nice right about now...
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Old 03-06-2008 | 05:04 AM
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STI Swap FTMFW!!!
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Old 03-06-2008 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 49_STi
Ryan and Junior no longer work in Vakamon. Soo that kinda sucks.
Ryan now works at Pacific Automotive and Performance on Ilanwai St., Ken's place, I saw him there the other day and I was kinda freaked out by it.
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Old 03-06-2008 | 12:36 PM
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Ah, I've been there once for an alignment. Nice guy Ken his shop is really crammed in that alley though.
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