Does anyone know of a fairly well priced, and very well experienced Toyota mechanic, or any mechanic, really, in the Tacoma area? I could go as far as Olympia or Seattle if needed. We just moved up here not long ago.

I am just looking for a few basic upgrades/repairs. Mostly electrical. For my 1987 22RE 4Runner SR5.

All input is greatly appreciated.

Alex

 

Auburn Car Repair
http://www.auburncarrepair.com/

He is a Jeep guy, but he has been doing the FJ Cruiser body mount chops, and he will be installing my new rack in the future for me.

I have heard he does very good work.
I stopped in and met him last year to shoot the breeze with him.

Not sure how well he may know the engines, but it might be worth giving him a call.

 

I have taken a couple rigs to a guy just over the bridge in Gig Harbor. Graff's Automotive Repair. I have had good luck with him, but call and make an appointment. He runs all off of word of mouth, and he is busy. My wife used to run a bar in Gig Harbor and is friends with him. That was the only reason I found out about him.

(253) 851-9974

2318 Point Fosdick Dr NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335

 

what are you looking to do? depending on what you're looking for i may be able to help.

 

Edit** Corey, I sent you a PM about a week ago asking about local camping spots that are not in high-traffic areas, did you receive that?**

Corey, Kiyo and 02/89. Thank you for the tips, I will pencil them down.

Tofer,

I have not driven this thing in years. Everything worked great ( I think ) when I put it up but now there are a few problems.

1. My brights- when I pull the switch in and hold it, they are on just fine. When I push it out to leave them on, my headlights turn off.

2. Rear window- I am pretty sure it just needs the little motor that's in the tailgate.

3. Power windows and locks- They work about 1 in 10 times I try and use them... And the windows hardly go up or down when they do decide to go.

4. Also just a general tune up-- Change the spark plugs, distributor cap, wires, rotor, adjust the timing, adjust the valves, new air filter, synthetic fluids in the
engine, tranny and t-case.

 

my 89 does the same thing with the brights... so i gotta figure that one out myself..

the rear window is pretty simple to swap out.

the power window/lock issue sounds like it could be the relay.

the tune up should be a DIY... minus the valve adjustment.

if you want to save your self a bunch of money and do it your self with help let me know.. i have a shop space to do it if you dont have a place to work on your truck.

 

The headlight problem sounds like a headlight switch, you might be able to clean the contacts in the switch, they become pitted after years of use, or you could replace it.

 

valve adjustments is a simple procedure just call me up if you need a hand if your working out of tofers shop

 

Wow, guys. Tofer and Bob, could I get your e-mails? I would like to save some money, but I literally have no time for about another month. I would like to be able to get in touch with you then and try to get these things figured out.

Again, thanks a lot.

Alex

 

I do not recall getting one, I will have to go through my PMs later.
Tons of spots around here, in fact I am vacationing very soon for a whole week up at Greenwater on Huckleberry Creek.

Not to far away, and lots to do such as swimming, mountain biking, ect.

 

just PM me I log into Yota tech daily