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sizemic1
02-14-2006, 08:56 AM
on a 1997 Geo Prism with a 1.6L engine.
This thing is basically a toyota camry.

TIA

size...
DarkFury
02-14-2006, 09:27 AM
Paging mechmike0034... client waiting on line 2. :D
mechmike0034
02-14-2006, 09:53 AM
This thing is basically a toyota camry.

No, it is basically a Toyota Corolla built in Fremont, CA...

2.6 hours with A/C, 2.2 without, add .4 if power steering interferes.

Add .3 to replace the cam seal, .1 to remove/replace the cam sprocket, .3 to remove/replace the crank sprocket, and .1 to replace the timing belt tensioner.
DarkFury
02-14-2006, 12:45 PM
I KNEW he would know the answer. :thumb:

MM34 is "Da man" (not to be confused with "The Man"... :hmm: )
Grimm
02-14-2006, 12:51 PM
I KNEW he would know the answer. :thumb:

MM34 is "Da man" (not to be confused with "The Man"... :hmm: )
It's because he has the book.
DarkFury
02-14-2006, 12:53 PM
It's because he has the book.
And the experience to look for it. :thumb:

(just give the man some credit... whydon'tcha?) :D
Grimm
02-14-2006, 02:10 PM
And the experience to look for it. :thumb:

(just give the man some credit... whydon'tcha?) :D
I give him props for being (at the very least) an excellent diagnostician. He has quickly and accurately identified automotive problems for many forum members, myself included. This leads me to beleive that he is a very good mechanic overall, because you learn these things through experience. I would not hesitate to have my car repaired by him, if I lived near him, because I believe that his skills and character would make him a great person to do business with.

Mechmike is very helpful and generous with his knowedge. I appriciate the effort he makes to help out his fellow forum members.

Anyone with the book can quickly find the hours. It's not difficult to do. But actually taking the time to post it is where he stands out. It was very kind of him to take the time and post the hours for the work on the Geo Prisim. Many people wouldn't bother.
sizemic1
02-14-2006, 04:09 PM
Thanks Mike :)
mechmike0034
02-14-2006, 08:19 PM
I'm not "da man", but I do have his cell phone number.

Feelin' the love on VD... Thanks, y'all. Happy to help.
guiseppewv
02-15-2006, 08:30 AM
You have VD??!?!?!?!? :hmm: j/k

Mech Mike always has good advice on car related issues/repairs. :thumb:
mechmike0034
02-15-2006, 08:36 AM
You have VD??!?!?!?!? :hmm: j/k

SHHH! Don't tell the missus - then I'd have to explain where I got it from! :hehehmm: