Good mechanic in Vancouver or Burnaby?

[mlagersson]

Hi,

Im about to buy a pajero jr, and want to take it to a mechanic.
I hear that CVI motors in Richmond is a great place, any other suggestions where to go?
I want to get the car checked out, before I buy it, as I am not familiar with Diesel cars, and not very mechanically sound anyways...

It has the same engine as the 1993 delica.. 2.5l
The timing belt will go to around 150 right? is there anything else that should be looked over?
the car im looking at has 120k

Thanks

[Luna-Sea]

Are you sure its a Pajero Jr. and not a Short Wheel base Pajero?

Anyhow,as far as my understanding goes the folks at CVI are quite well regarded
in the Vancouver area and should be very capable of telling you the
condition and needs(present and future) of your prospective purchase.

I would be prepared to have to spend some loot if certain items don't
pass or are nebulous as to when they where last serviced.
If you are not sure about the belts,change them (all of them).
The engine cooling system needs to be up to snuff too.
there is more info on this site if you poke around.

This will give you an idea,don't be intimidated.
The guys at CVI will be looking for this stuff.
http://www.socialtext.net/delica/index. ... red_delica


Good Luck
and Right ON!

[FalcoColumbarius]

CVI is a good place to start if you are in the lower mainland. There are other places ~ after all a diesel is a diesel. Many mechanics in BC are trained to work on certain vehicles but don't seem to understand basic diesel mechanics, so be careful. Sometimes you might take your RHD vehicle to a garage and when you show it to the mechanic he starts to tremble and shake, a little foaming at the mouth ~ this is called "Mânadreaptăconduceitis". If you witness the mechanic experiencing this condition ~ stay calm and back away slowly, smiling helps. The CVI phone number is: (604)-247 0500. Ask for Butch.

I would also suggest perusing Delica Canada Technical (in the forum index). Get to know your vehicle. These vehicles are simple and even a painter like me can figure them out. I drive diesels differently than gasoline vehicles.

Falco.

[jessef]

ATEB in burnaby are the holy-grail of diesel JDM mechanics.

CVI in richmond are the delica-specialists.

Mardy / Amazing Auto in richmond specializes in Pajero/Delica's and is very concise with the work = amount paid for.

Abbotsford Japan Auto in abbotsford are JDM specialists however they command one of the highest prices and you have to be prepared to pay a higher bill unless you are clear about the work prior to being performed.

These four are the most commonly used service shops for delica's and pajero's.

There are many others in the lower mainland as well.

[mlagersson]

Are you sure its a Pajero Jr. and not a Short Wheel base Pajero?

Anyhow,as far as my understanding goes the folks at CVI are quite well regarded
in the Vancouver area and should be very capable of telling you the
condition and needs(present and future) of your prospective purchase.

I would be prepared to have to spend some loot if certain items don't
pass or are nebulous as to when they where last serviced.
If you are not sure about the belts,change them (all of them).
The engine cooling system needs to be up to snuff too.
there is more info on this site if you poke around.

This will give you an idea,don't be intimidated.
The guys at CVI will be looking for this stuff.
http://www.socialtext.net/delica/index. ... red_delica


Good Luck
and Right ON!

Thanks brother!!
I got VERY imtimidated when looking over that text.. but will take it piece by piece.
Thanks for the info!

[RichD]

ATEB in burnaby are the holy-grail of diesel JDM mechanics.

Affectionately known as the Voo Tang Clan?

[jessef]

Yep.

If the words 'turbo' and 'diesel' are involved, they know it all.

[mlagersson]

So i got it checked out, and they found a long list of problems... most of them minor, but the 4x4 didnt disengage out of 4x4.. he could tell me how much it would cost to fix cause he didnt do a specific check in it.. also the differesial got locked for a few second longen than normalk when switching...

moving on i guess.. but i def. would choose CVI over ATEB.. half price and they spoke better english.

thanks for the help.
Will i ever find a decent car???

[jessef]

There's a few Pajero's on the market that are in great shape.

[MardyDelica]

hi, if your looking for pajero jr, its not the diesel, pajero junior only goes to 1995 model it did not came out with the diesel version only gas version i think its 3 cyl or 4 not sure. but parts for this pajero junior is hard to find.
now maybe you are talking for 1993 model is the pajero model either 2.5 or 2.8 or gas version V6,
if your looking for 2.5 version long wheel base, pls call em i have a client that want to sell his pajero long wheel base in a very reasonable price mileage is just less than 85,000 kms on it 7 pass LWB.
call me pls if your interested
cheers;

[bigboffer]

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