searching for a mechanic

16 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 18 Oct 2006, 9:39 pm

#546172

I was hoping someone can steer me in the direction of a reliable vw mech in south east melbourne.
I have my 73 micro body and fitout 80% complete , but I have realized that if I have any hope of taking my two kids cruisin at christmas, Id better hand it over to an expert.
Basically I am after some one who will refit her engine( which I believe is fine) And generally get her running in road worthy order.
I am proud of my bus and what I have done to date with her, but as a humble chippy, I know my limitations.
She is an auto aswell 🙂

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 18 Oct 2006, 10:38 pm

#546213

I can suggest Volkshome in Thomastown. It is North, but a towtruck may only cost $80 or so.

Please expect to be spending $2000 to have it all fitted up, running, checked and allowing for some extra's that will pop up along the way.

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karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 18 Oct 2006, 10:43 pm

#546217

dont be afraid by what Hellbus said get A QUOTE or 3

seems to have missed that the engine is fine

needs fitting and rwc
so if that is 20% of undone man the car would have to be worth 10,000
or does he know the car??

sos Hellbus but u may be scaring the dubber

Karmen
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Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 19 Oct 2006, 1:48 am

#546280

karmen wrote:seems to have missed that the engine is fine

presumably fine... which is I believe where the "unexpected" extras may come in... :kiss

1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 19 Oct 2006, 6:28 pm

#546462

It is a hard call. It could cost as little as $300, just being an engine fit that fires straight away. That 20% would only make $1500 total 🙂

I just try to be a realist, and have seen too many times where presumably everything is ok, and then some extras come along that creep up on you. Clutch, pressure plate, rear main seal leaking, carby kits required, dissy requiring overhaul, starter motor, alternator (not too likley), wiring issues, transmission service, CV joints flogged out, brakes on their last pump, wheel bearings.

So many things that sometimes can only be checked once the assembly is complete.

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kitekombi68 Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 22 Oct 2006, 10:34 pm

#547523

Having spent the day playing with her, I am wondering whether I can get the donk back in. With the help of a couple of slabs of Carltons finest and the odd snag, I might get a lending hand. My biggest fear is putting it in and forgetting something . The auto modulator and kickdown switch is a confusing thing.
Before I dropped the donk, the bus wouldnt change out of First gear.I think.....hope that the modulator hose was missing..