Non Dealer CRD Mechanics ANYWHERE

canlib · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:59 am

After reading CRD Joe's post looking for non dealer mechanics in the Seattle area, I thought this might be good info to compile. Maybe a stickie?

I'm off warranty in August and would be happy to find someone good in Calgary.

racertracer · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:25 am

I am off warranty and I too will be needing the timing belt done soon.

Any CRD mechanic in the Western Connecticut area?

kapalczynski · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:51 am

Not sure I would call my self a "mechanic", but I'm more than the oil change guy....lol. I'm always happy to help fellow CRD owners. Shoot me a PM if your in the area (Colorado springs, Colorado 80925). I've done the t-belt, water pump, intercooler, thermostat, fan clutch (or lack there of), modified the front swaybar (stiffened it), installed a lift, and a few other mods on my CRD. Done alot on everything from carbureted to the latest fuel injected cars (Own a C5 corvette with fully modded suspension and reflashed ECU). I own a metal lathe, metal mill, welder, shop press, pipe bender, drills, saws, cutters, and other essentials.

My garage:

racertracer · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:58 am

Do you make house calls

kapalczynski · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:01 pm

Sure, you're only 1900 miles away right? I think I can fit all my tools in my jeep...i ...think...

lol :ROTFL:

linewarbr · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:08 pm

I'm in South Louisiana about 60 miles WNW of New Orleans. Got the T-Belt job coming up in about 25K and going to install a lift and some other goodies this summer. I would really like to know if there is someone around here that can work on my CRD, in case something major happens and she requires surgery.

stoutdog · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:39 pm

For AZ, Reliable Diesel over in Mesa is good for everything from oil changes to timing belt replacements and more.

TDIwyse · **Joined:** Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:44 am **Posts:** 91

I've suddenly developed a serious case of shop envy . . .

kapalczynski wrote:

Not sure I would call my self a "mechanic", but I'm more than the oil change guy....lol. I'm always happy to help fellow CRD owners. Shoot me a PM if your in the area (Colorado springs, Colorado 80925). I've done the t-belt, water pump, intercooler, thermostat, fan clutch (or lack there of), modified the front swaybar (stiffened it), installed a lift, and a few other mods on my CRD. Done alot on everything from carbureted to the latest fuel injected cars (Own a C5 corvette with fully modded suspension and reflashed ECU). I own a metal lathe, metal mill, welder, shop press, pipe bender, drills, saws, cutters, and other essentials.

My garage:

kapalczynski · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:33 pm

TDIwyse wrote:

I've suddenly developed a serious case of shop envy . . .

kapalczynski wrote:

Not sure I would call my self a "mechanic", but I'm more than the oil change guy....lol. I'm always happy to help fellow CRD owners. Shoot me a PM if your in the area (Colorado springs, Colorado 80925). I've done the t-belt, water pump, intercooler, thermostat, fan clutch (or lack there of), modified the front swaybar (stiffened it), installed a lift, and a few other mods on my CRD. Done alot on everything from carbureted to the latest fuel injected cars (Own a C5 corvette with fully modded suspension and reflashed ECU). I own a metal lathe, metal mill, welder, shop press, pipe bender, drills, saws, cutters, and other essentials.

My garage:

LOL, I'll take that as a compliment...

- TDIwyse...I am currently working on your thermostat housing by the way. I'm off today

I have all 4 cores machined, just need to drill/tap and then machine and drill the intermediate plates. About to go for a parts run for the thermostats.

BlackLibertyCRD · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:00 pm

Here we go now taking pictures of garage. Now I have to take a picture of my garage, lift, oil drain, 1 ton trans jack, 2 ton cherry picker, 20 ton press, with bunch other tools, and no time to use them. :ROTFL:

Silverdiesel · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:06 pm

Hey StoutD, What is the address or general location of that Reliable Diesel in Mesa- I have a trusted mechanic but he is retireing and his son is taking over but he is sort of a gasser(Patowee!) affectionado.

My timing belt needs to be done now!

Roland

stoutdog · **Posted:** Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:57 pm

Silverdiesel wrote:

Hey StoutD, What is the address or general location of that Reliable Diesel in Mesa- I have a trusted mechanic but he is retireing and his son is taking over but he is sort of a gasser(Patowee!) affectionado.

My timing belt needs to be done now!

Roland

Roland,

Here's a link to a map for Reliable Diesel: http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safa ... =en&tab=wl

Their address is 3057 E. Main St. Nice folks, though I've only used them once - for my first LOF. They are somewhat familiar with our engines, but don't profess to be experts on CRDs specifically.... they are, however, Cummins nuts. I'm sure they can figure the timing belt out.

Let me know how it goes.

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