Whyallapunk Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 (edited) Well as some of you know I had problems with my car losing power then kicking back in all of a sudden. First we thought electrical, but the mechanis said no, then the fuel filter...but apparently not. Complete auto here in Whyalla is where i took it. They serviced my car, changed alot of piping and some other random junk. Costing around 700. They rekon they fixed the problem with what they did.......but they didnt. Now the rekon it could be the knock sensors i think they said, anyways they said theres two of them in my car. And they want to charge 1grand EACH!!! Lucky for me it was dad who has been paying everything. Anyways dad's taking it into adelaide this weekend so hopefully somewhere there can help with the problem. Is 2 grand too much? AM i getting ripped? Thanx Edited May 28, 2007 by Whyallapunk Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/170416-pricing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eug Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 i think you're being taken for a run. sounds like they have no idea what they're looking for and simply changing whatever they think needs to be replaced. diagnose your problem at a reputable mechanic - do it first time, do it right. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/170416-pricing/#findComment-3147512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKiT_R31 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 i think you're being taken for a run. sounds like they have no idea what they're looking for and simply changing whatever they think needs to be replaced.diagnose your problem at a reputable mechanic - do it first time, do it right. FAAARRRHHHKKKK for that sort of money, take it to an RB specialist tuner much cheaper and um, i was under the impression Non-turbo's didnt have knock sensors??? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/170416-pricing/#findComment-3148173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eug Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 nope they do... check your SAFC skit... should be a knock reading Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/170416-pricing/#findComment-3148346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKiT_R31 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 nope they do...check your SAFC skit... should be a knock reading lol yeah there is, and ive used it before, i just didnt think N/A ECU's used it, thaught maybe my loom was for a 25DET Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/170416-pricing/#findComment-3148521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Shifter Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Anyways dad's taking it into adelaide this weekend so hopefully somewhere there can help with the problem. Is 2 grand too much? AM i getting ripped?Thanx Howdy, this was a while ago but incase you check back here, where did you end up taking it in adelaide and how did it go? I'm in adelaide looking for somewhere to go for an N/A R33 service and some brake pads/gearbox work.. but all I have at the moment is a few places I know to avoid, nowhere recommended. Seems either you go to a regular garage who is cheap but has no idea about skylines and cocks it up, or you go to a specialist garage who charges like you've got bottomless pockets and doesn't necessarily do the job any better unless you happen to know them. There is a genuine nissan garage near my place but they quoted nearly $500 just to replace the front & rear brake pads. With genuine nissan pads no doubt, i'm more keen on something aftermarket thats decent and reliable and costs alot less. Any suggestions? must be some SA ppl here with some idea's.. Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/170416-pricing/#findComment-3192920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissR34 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Ring KGB Mechanical and speak to Kelvin. Tell him i told you to give him a call. the number is 8266 3464 i trust my car totally with kelvin, wont rip you off either. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/170416-pricing/#findComment-3193627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whyallapunk Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 My dad just ended up going to adelaide ang getting a new AFM from an auto specialist. All is good now, so I'm happy lol. Even after i cleaned my old one it was still buggered, so just needed a new one. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/170416-pricing/#findComment-3194628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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