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willyAirstream
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Ncampion, same guy. Very limited equipment.
Guy in SR is Nelson, main st and calle 11, large milling machine.
CC guys specialize in engine machining.
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ncampion
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Thanks. Ruben is a great machanic who is now retired and his son Fili has taken over the shop. He is also very good, but as far as machine work, he
does have one manual lathe but that's about it. I once watched him "re-surface" a 4 cyl aluminum head using a hand plane type of tool. Not sure how
flat that head came out. Loreto could use a good automotive machine shop in my opinion, maybe people could actualy get their cars repaired instead of
just throwing them away.
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John M
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just south of town
We've had very good experience here - just across from the KM marker shown, a little south of Mulege.
John M
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willyAirstream
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Yes, Fili is the best mechanic I have found anywhere! He uses the CC machine shop. John, this is where OP ended up. Armandos taller. I race with his
son.
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vandy
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Yup, that's the place!
It sure doesn't appear that they will know about torquing to 22 lbs and then turning the bolts 65 degrees, but I am now downtown and not looking over
their shoulders.
I can only hope for the best.
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BajaBlanca
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Good luck with everything!
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mike odell
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Vandy [ aka, jb ]
I know where 2 beaters are stored, need someone to run one north?
latrinidadrvranchrestaurant.com
Everybody knows Murphy\'s Law.
Martinez Law; Murphy was a damn optimist!
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vandy
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Wow!
That's mighty white of you, Mike!
But you shouldn't have someone run one of those beaters north.
If my car isn't fixed correctly, I'll be back to pick one up.
After all, I DO own them...
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mike odell
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jaybee, I had planned to use them beaters for my new biddness, taxis from
here to La Roca, Felipe gonna work night shift, Pifa day's, only problema is
Pifa don't know how to drive and so far ain;t any clients. guess we best wait til
next year!! Sides, you hid out them key's!! Suerte on your repairs in Mulahey,
latrinidadrvranchrestaurant.com
Everybody knows Murphy\'s Law.
Martinez Law; Murphy was a damn optimist!
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mcnut
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I wonder how this ended up, it would be helpful if the OPer updated us.
Bruce
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vandy
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So Tony at the aforementioned shop had the work done by checkout time at the hotel in Mulege.
I got a ride from the shop to and from Mulege.
The car now has gone 3000 miles without a problem, so I think he fixed it!
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vandy
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Oh, as far as all the costs:
2000 Hyundai Elantra
Tow 10 miles to shop $750
New head gasket: $1200 from Santa Rosalia
Radiator cap $100
Head planed and pressure tested in Santa Rosalia $600
Hotel $375
Labor $2200
Since I wanted an estimate before he began work, he included "All parts that may be needed, like rings".
He left out the thermostat, but I replaced it later.
I have to say I'm happy with the way it turned out...about 400 US for everything.
Tony also knew all the little idiosyncracies of tightening the bolts: he had the shop manual for it.
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John M
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Tony? here?
I'm not so good remembering names.
John
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willyAirstream
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Yes, Tony is the head mechanic here for Armando. He specializes in auto elec, as he used to work for Marcos in town. He knows his stuff and has many
contacts.
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vandy
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That's the place.
Willy, you were gone when I swung by...
Can't take the heat?
Me neither
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willyAirstream
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yes, it can be brutal. Stop by next time you are passing thru.
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mulegemichael
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richard....tony specializes in "auto electric" and he has the "contacts".....perfect, amigo....tranquilo. m.
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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willyAirstream
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I was also going to say he gets 10 points, but enough with the plugs. 
Can ya tell it is hot here ;0
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bajabuddha
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HOT ain't the word for it.... was there 11 years ago this week; damned near kilt me. Once was enough! Whew.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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Bob and Susan
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there's actually quite a few people here this year...
just a different kind of tourist
the weather is perfect
the water is warm too
I took this pic yesterday...
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