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brokenben · 07-14-2003, 04:57 AM

hey i just bought an 89 240sx hatch.. and i was looking for a shop that can do a thurough tuneup on the car.. id prefer one that was familiar with the 240sx.. im located in socal.. and for the time being LA county area.. does anybody know of any local shops that know what they're doing?

Dousan_PG · 07-14-2003, 08:58 AM

you should do it yourself
its not difficult at all
the tools required are VERY basic tools. the only thing you mgiht want to RENT is a timing light (you can rent at some auto stores..pep boys, autozone, etc)

everything is really straight-forward
getting over the initial fear of working on brakes and such is intimidating but once youdo it...you'll find out it wasnt as bad as people think.

i dont know any shops just want to suggest this to you.
good luck!

negular · 07-14-2003, 10:09 AM

I'd say, dont do it yourself if you have no idea what your doing. but oh well.

*transient* · 07-14-2003, 10:12 AM

You learn by doing. A tune-up is one of the simplest things you can do on a car, and definately a good thing to start with.

Dousan_PG · 07-14-2003, 10:13 AM

there's enough info on the web, on zilvia and such and people can ask for help.

everyone has a first time. no one knwos how to do it their first time. gotta start somewhere.

negular · 07-14-2003, 10:18 AM

Well, his idea from the start was to look for a shop.

But its true. Gotta start somewhere.
Just read up on it if you decide to go that route and don't think you'll finish in shop time.

07-14-2003, 04:57 AM	#1
brokenben Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 40 Posts: 718 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	240sx tuneup hey i just bought an 89 240sx hatch.. and i was looking for a shop that can do a thurough tuneup on the car.. id prefer one that was familiar with the 240sx.. im located in socal.. and for the time being LA county area.. does anybody know of any local shops that know what they're doing?

07-14-2003, 08:58 AM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	you should do it yourself its not difficult at all the tools required are VERY basic tools. the only thing you mgiht want to RENT is a timing light (you can rent at some auto stores..pep boys, autozone, etc) everything is really straight-forward getting over the initial fear of working on brakes and such is intimidating but once youdo it...you'll find out it wasnt as bad as people think. i dont know any shops just want to suggest this to you. good luck! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

07-14-2003, 10:09 AM	#3
negular Dr. Neg Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Platt, NY Age: 41 Posts: 571 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say, dont do it yourself if you have no idea what your doing. but oh well. __________________ The louder the radio, the better I sing.

07-14-2003, 10:12 AM	#4
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You learn by doing. A tune-up is one of the simplest things you can do on a car, and definately a good thing to start with. __________________ Learn everything you can, while you still have the chance.

07-14-2003, 10:13 AM	#5
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	there's enough info on the web, on zilvia and such and people can ask for help. everyone has a first time. no one knwos how to do it their first time. gotta start somewhere. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

07-14-2003, 10:18 AM	#6
negular Dr. Neg Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Platt, NY Age: 41 Posts: 571 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, his idea from the start was to look for a shop. But its true. Gotta start somewhere. Just read up on it if you decide to go that route and don't think you'll finish in shop time. __________________ The louder the radio, the better I sing.