Knowledgeable Ford Motor Mechanic in Bay Area

CobraCurtis · #1 (**permalink**) 05-20-2007, 10:52 PM

I have an oil leak and could be either the oil pan or the main seal or both. I have had the oil pan gasket changed twice and it is still leaking. To make matters worse, I think I have the 2-piece seal and need someone who can change it while the oil pan is removed and without removing the motor, if needed. It just started leaking more so I have decided to no longer ignore it. Anybody know a good mechanic that I can trust to take care of my problem?

Thanks

onefastmustang · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CobraCurtis

I have an oil leak and could be either the oil pan or the main seal or both. I have had the oil pan gasket changed twice and it is still leaking. To make matters worse, I think I have the 2-piece seal and need someone who can change it while the oil pan is removed and without removing the motor, if needed. It just started leaking more so I have decided to no longer ignore it. Anybody know a good mechanic that I can trust to take care of my problem?

Thanks

Did you find a good mechanic?? I could use one myself..

Whiplash · #3 (**permalink**) 05-24-2007, 09:03 PM

Hi fellas,

I have been working with a guy named Mike Chou at Cole St Garage in San Francisco. Phone number 415-753-2280. He's a great guy-and a total gearhead. A bit underpriced at that. I slipped him a little extra last time, cuz I didn't think he charged me enough.

He's going to be out of town soon I believe, so you might want to at least hook up with him by phone and see if he can help ya out, if it's not too far a drive.

Cheers

-Sean

tcrist · #4 (**permalink**) 05-24-2007, 10:06 PM

Try Craig Hill at Top Of The Hill Performance Center in Livermore.
www.topofthehillpc.com

CobraCurtis · #5 (**permalink**) 05-24-2007, 10:22 PM

thanks guys, I'll give them a call.

Mulv · #6 (**permalink**) 05-25-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tcrist

Try Craig Hill at Top Of The Hill Performance Center in Livermore.
www.topofthehillpc.com

I wouldn't do that if I were you.. ask me about the $1200 quote that was $5000- when I went to get the car back.... and the nasty guy that runs the place... told me two weeks, try 2 months.... worst experience ever

Here are a whole bunch of references:

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