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Author Topic: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)  (Read 3793 times)

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Keensleeper

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Can anyone recommend a decent and trustworthy mechanic/garage in the south west London area? Cheers!
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Nosebolt

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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2014, 02:46:08 PM »

cant help with your area but if your Jeep is modified you may want to concider going a bit further afield to get the right mechanic, not that many in the UK that I would trust to reliably work on modded rigs
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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2014, 03:08:06 PM »

If you want to a reliable Jeep specialist, then go to FTE, Essex.  FTE.CO.UK
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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2014, 09:24:20 PM »

sunderland 4x4 hands down, yes a little far away for you but without shadow of a doubt the best 4x4 garage in the country
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Mike Pavelin

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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2014, 07:25:55 AM »

What do you need done? TJs aren't exactly high tech.
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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2014, 09:10:55 AM »


What do you need done? TJs aren't exactly high tech.

Agreed
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Keensleeper

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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2014, 10:42:43 AM »

Thanks everyone. Sunderland is definitely too far away sadly.TJ's are simple machines but most mechanics I've been to tend to (which are most of them in my area)  wretch at the idea of working on an American 4x4.

My power steering unit is leaking excessively and turning right produces an awful grinding noise followed by a highpitched engine whine for a short time regardless of whether it's in gear or not.


Thanks Gordy  I'll have a chat with FTE.
 

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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2014, 12:10:47 PM »

That sounds like the pump screamin on full lock, pop the bonnet open and take a look at the power steering pump, check it for excessive end float (can you wobble the pulley wheel)
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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2014, 12:42:55 PM »

sunderland 4x4 hands down, yes a little far away for you but without shadow of a doubt the best 4x4 garage in the country
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And it's not in Sunderland
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Nosebolt

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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2014, 01:26:02 PM »

sounds like a blown bearing, that would cause leak and low fluid would cause whine, saying that wouldn't be easier and cheaper to just swap out the PS pump?

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Cockney Boy

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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2014, 01:54:04 PM »

Contact western power steering in Bristol. Exchange unit is about £150 and straight forward to replace. Took me a few hours to do. Worst part was the two fixing bolts
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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2014, 01:19:14 PM »


Abe swapped his in less than half an hour, his mechanical ability is now rising fast and slighlty higher than Bulldogs.
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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2014, 01:30:30 PM »

Cheers Dave  :003:
Agreed, power steering pump is a nice easy job, and I actually found it quite enjoyable! Just try not to get fluid all over the engine like I did - it now stinks of the stuff every time the Jeep gets hot! I guess I could clean it, but that's not lazy enough for my liking
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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2014, 03:01:53 PM »


Abe swapped his in less than half an hour, his mechanical ability is now rising fast and slighlty higher than Bulldogs.

He'll soon get his backside kicked out of the WTFIAS club  :jpshakehead:

BD will be aaaaaaal alone again  :003:
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Re: Trustworthy Jeep knowledgeable mechanics in south west london (Wandsworth)
« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2014, 12:22:42 PM »

Thanks for all your help guys.
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