Local Dsm Mechanic

jrdrew5 · 08-17-2012, 05:40 PM

I am into my 3rd dsm and this is one i just bought drove it 6 hours overheated a bit. And now its been home haven't drove it since changed thermostat coolant, Added water wetter go to start it up and run a log. dsmlink v3. And blue smoke all out my catch can and exhaust. and now i am so pissed i don't know i have cash just need a little help to figure out what it is, and if your capable i will pay u to fix it. 904-537-1196

### HELP lol i would like to drive my 5500 dollar car.
I am going to read up on what it could be all night so either txt me or reply to this email and lets get me riding ###.

jrdrew5 · 08-19-2012, 05:52 PM

blown head gasket. anyone local who can replace ? i did a block test and a compression test to confirm thats what it was.

4g63monstr · 08-19-2012, 07:00 PM

talk to mad Mike at Modern Automotive Dynamics. Hes over near JAX beaches. He has a badass 1g AWD. Tell him Adam sent you and if he has some time he would be happy to help you out. It all depends on how much work he has going on at his shop.

jrdrew5 · 08-20-2012, 03:45 PM

Hes getting back to me tommrow a shop is just going to be to expensive for me. i need someone who can do it lol. i have cash just not 1200 like a low end local shop wants. lol

90 TSI FWD · 08-20-2012, 04:03 PM

Mike's car isn't awd, but it's still badass. Definitely does great work though. He's going to rebuild my head for me. A head gasket really isn't too bad if you have the tools. There are very knowledgable and good people here that would be willing to help. I would if I didn't have school starting this week, and my own car to fix when I find free time.

jrdrew5 · 08-21-2012, 04:02 AM

i have tools just no suitable place to do it. and no knowledge of timing i know all thw knowledge is here on dsmtuners. but one wrong move and my built motor and head is a built terd lol.

jrdrew5 · 08-22-2012, 04:29 PM

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My car is in good hands now. lol

Jaxness · 08-22-2012, 05:34 PM

MAD Mike!

He's definatly the person to see

jrdrew5 · 08-23-2012, 09:21 AM

Found alot of metal content in my oil so its getting tested then we will decide if it needs more then a new gasket

skinnypimp · 08-23-2012, 10:36 AM

yeah i was about to say blue smoke is not good. when i blew the headgasket in mirage it was white and i could still drive on hot days but if it was cold no luck lol. i would fix it man but i have my own project going

jrdrew5 · 08-24-2012, 08:25 AM

hes working on it. turns out my exhaust cam has a groove rubed in one lobe cause either spring tension or height it wrong. or there recessed so havent came up with a plan of actio for that yet.

90 TSI FWD · 08-26-2012, 07:03 AM

I dropped my head off yesterday and saw him working on yours. It's a beautiful car! Definitely had some problems with it though, especially with the head.

EclipsedFLA · 08-29-2012, 04:09 PM

Cool! glad its with Mike! I need to see him soon

jrdrew5 · 09-02-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 TSI FWD

I dropped my head off yesterday and saw him working on yours. It's a beautiful car! Definitely had some problems with it though, especially with the head.

It's my baby but she will probaly be up for sale or trade soon.

this coughing.up a grand at a time due to other peoples bull*** is killing me I was gonna do the work myslef now I'm glad I didn't.

skinnypimp · 09-10-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jrdrew5

It's my baby but she will probaly be up for sale or trade soon.

this coughing.up a grand at a time due to other peoples bull*** is killing me I was gonna do the work myslef now I'm glad I didn't.

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lol welcome to the dsm

jrdrew5 · 09-10-2012, 04:45 PM

It's my 3rd she's up and running.desperatly needs tuning. After fixing.the overheating issue. And the dieng when rpms drop after pull.

PFWsGSX · 10-17-2012, 05:47 AM

Anybody know a good transmission guy locally? I seriously hate doing transmission work and I've got a busted shift fork. I'm on the westside/orange park area. Any recommendations I'd greatly appreciate it.

jrdrew5 · 10-17-2012, 10:47 AM

I've got friends at Norris automotive transmission. But as far as dsm spefic u can't get better thenad mike.

alexrey09 · 10-23-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PFWsGSX

Anybody know a good transmission guy locally? I seriously hate doing transmission work and I've got a busted shift fork. I'm on the westside/orange park area. Any recommendations I'd greatly appreciate it.

Hey man if you still need help with the transmission let me know I just replaced mine it was alot of fun

by the way I'm on west side to!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrdrew5

I am into my 3rd dsm and this is one i just bought drove it 6 hours overheated a bit. And now its been home haven't drove it since changed thermostat coolant, Added water wetter go to start it up and run a log. dsmlink v3. And blue smoke all out my catch can and exhaust. and now i am so pissed i don't know i have cash just need a little help to figure out what it is, and if your capable i will pay u to fix it. 904-537-1196

### HELP lol i would like to drive my 5500 dollar car.
I am going to read up on what it could be all night so either txt me or reply to this email and lets get me riding ###.

Too bad I been out of the forum for a wile ### I sure could help you out, I have spent days and nights working on dsm from top to bottom fixing, building, replacing parts or doing swaps I really love to race my dsm but when she broke I enjoy fixing it too! I have my forum runner back on the phone so I be more active now if anything let my know!

ForsakenLash · 04-04-2013, 09:44 PM

Is there anyone around the west side area willing to help me figure out my timing issue? First I need to see if the belt is bad, which wont be hard because the housing for the belt is cracked open and you can easily get to the belt to see if its in good shape. Secondly I need to re-time it.

Ive never done a timing job and my tools have all been stolen by my oh so lovely neighbors so I am unable to do it myself. I bought the car and didnt have an issue but then a few days later I started having a really bad idle issue and even though I didnt have a CEL I hooked up the OBD II scanner and got a P1308 (I think) code which is for timing being one tooth or more off.

My only days off work are wed-fri as I work sat-tue from 2:30p to 12:30a, I am willing to pay in some way shape or form, if you want cash then we will set up a date when my finances allow for the extra cash.

Thanks for your time and sorry for the long post.. Wanna get this thing running right and maybe take it to some car meets around town.