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Mechanic Needed - Walnut Creek, CA
Hello,
I recently purchased a Superformance Cobra with 351W engine. It is leaking small amount of oil. Can anyone recommend a mechanic near Walnut Creek, CA. Thanks, Leo |
Hello Leo,
Congratulations on the purchase. The fun starts now! Where is the oil leak? Might be something simple. Blas |
Leo, while there are issues that a qualified mechanic / repair shop might be needed for, a small oil leak is not one. These cars will continually make demands upon you for various levels and types of service. If the oil leak is a bridge too far you might consider your choice of automotive play toys. There might be a better choice for you other than a Cobra replica
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If the oil leak is from the crankshaft ends then you are looking at a fairly significant cost time wise to fix for a single piece oil seal installation. If it's from the sump edges maybe 3 hours to fix. If its from the inlet manifold edge or timing cover then maybe 5 hours to fix plus new gaskets.
Any fix might well fail and even worsen the leak - seriously consider whether the leak justifies the cost of repair. It would have to be really significant before I tried to fix it as V8s leak oil - its the nature of the beast |
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Q: How do you know a side oiler is low on oil? A: it stops leaking Windsor were better but even my new pond block seeped a little. |
Your choices in Walnut Creek are somewhat limited. I suggest going to breakfast on Saturday at Clementines and asking some the guys there. Ask nicely, and you might find someone with a lift and knowledge to help you for the price of a few beers and lunch.
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I would highly recommend San Ramon Valley Imports 925 838 0991. They have done an excellent job helping my uncle maintain and repair his turbo Supra. When I went there they were doing extensive work on a Mustang street rod and other performance cars. Rob the owner is very knowledgeable, reliable and honest.
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