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Looking for a knowledgeable mechanic in San Jose Del Cabo Area

ilyas - 6-25-2021 at 11:45 AM

'08 Tundra started making some lose metal clanking sounds in the engine bay a couple weeks ago, the problem hasn't gotten worst, but it hasn't gone away either. Would like a referral for someone to take a look, we are staying on the east cape but can drive to San Jose Del Cabo. Thank you!!

DIWR17 - 6-25-2021 at 02:45 PM

Been going to NAPA for 15 years on the bump street.

SFandH - 6-25-2021 at 04:49 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ilyas  
'08 Tundra started making some lose metal clanking sounds in the engine bay a couple weeks ago, the problem hasn't gotten worst, but it hasn't gone away either. Would like a referral for someone to take a look, we are staying on the east cape but can drive to San Jose Del Cabo. Thank you!!


Engine noises are usually pretty easy to locate and then diagnose. Could be the timing chain/tensioner. I don't have a reference but I always look for busy, well-equipped shops. The "well-equipped" shops may be hard to find. I once had a transmission taken apart and repaired in a mechanic's back yard by a guy who kept his tools in an old refrigerator. - Baja :lol:


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El Jefe - 6-26-2021 at 06:43 AM

Taller Mecanico Quade in San Jose del Cabo. Google Mike's shop for directions. I always have to re-learn how to get there. Not hard with directions.

Look at reviews on FB.

Bajazly - 6-26-2021 at 10:20 AM

Quote: Originally posted by ilyas  
'08 Tundra started making some lose metal clanking sounds in the engine bay a couple weeks ago, the problem hasn't gotten worst, but it hasn't gone away either. Would like a referral for someone to take a look, we are staying on the east cape but can drive to San Jose Del Cabo. Thank you!!


If it's only when you are driving, check the bolt that holds the upper A arms on. I had one loosen up and it was the washer fluttering in the air blowing thru.

ligui - 6-26-2021 at 01:06 PM

Referral is what he is looking for. :light:

Bajazly - 6-26-2021 at 06:25 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ligui  
Referral is what he is looking for. :light:


Might save a mechanic some time because that loose nut is not very obvious and anyone with any mechanical ability could just look and see. The fix is just tighten it up.

Mike Quade

bajagregg - 7-2-2021 at 09:04 PM

Quote: Originally posted by El Jefe  
Taller Mecanico Quade in San Jose del Cabo. Google Mike's shop for directions. I always have to re-learn how to get there. Not hard with directions.

Look at reviews on FB.


I have heard lots of good things about Mike Quade. He is the go to guy.