LandCruiser 70 Series V8 Turbo Replacement (With the Engine Out)
A V8 LandCruiser 70 Series came in with a failed turbo caused by a broken exhaust impeller blade. Rusted, damaged bolts meant the engine had to come out to replace it properly.
LandCruiser Broken Axle: The Real Cost of Skipping Wheel Bearing Services
This Toyota LandCruiser ended up with a broken axle and a damaged housing, all because the wheel bearing service schedule was skipped. It was totally avoidable.
VE Commodore clutch Repair – Mobile Mechanic Gold Coast
Today in Carrara we have a 2009 VE Holden Commodore maloo ute with a LS3 v8 with the M10 manual transmission. The complaint was a stuck clutch pedal. After a quick diagnosis this was identified as a failed clutch concentric slave cylinder. This is the hydraulic link between the pedal and the actual clutch. This […]
BT50 HD leaf springs – Mobile Mechanic Gold Coast
Today we had a 2015 Mazda BT50 which of course you know is the same as the Ford Ranger. This dual cab ute is used by a tradesman who carts around his tools in the back. The original rear leaf suspension are not designed for constant load applications. Over time these leaf springs had sagged […]
Classic Holden WB kingswood ute | Gold Coast
Great change to get a classic to work on today. Holden WB Kingswood ute. This well looked after example is running a 253 V8 for now.. With a stroker 355 being built for an upgrade. Today was just a simple tune to ensure it was running well until the new driveline was ready for the […]
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