Mechanic in need

[Denny]

Eh guys.... new to the club. Was wondering if anyone could recommend a good reliable and reasonably priced mechanic. Looks like my GT will need to undergo minor surgery. Thanks!

[ZR]

I see your out in the West end. What yr is your ride and what needs doing?

[Stephen06GT]

The best mechanic you could want just replied to your post. Send ZR a pm then make the trip east to Scarborough.

[allicedout]

The best mechanic you could want just replied to your post. Send ZR a pm then make the trip east to Scarborough.

I'll second that....

[SVOMACH1]

Rick is the best. Give him a shout.

[Harbinger]

Speak to ZR my mustang only goes to him.

[92redragtop]

There's a good guy in Scarborough....trying to remember his name on the forum......;)

[USAWIT2]

Eh guys.... new to the club. Was wondering if anyone could recommend a good reliable and reasonably priced mechanic. Looks like my GT will need to undergo minor surgery. Thanks!
Give Jeff a call at Mustang Specialteaz, located close to Brampton
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[Denny]

I see your out in the West end. What yr is your ride and what needs doing?

Thanks for the responses! I had an 89GT oh about 22 years ago that I used to take to St Thomas and Cayuga many times but always had a crew of friends who knew their stangs and never really had to take it to the shop. Call it mid life crisis, but had to get back into one. I picked up a '14 GT with the track package about three months ago. No mods other than a Pypes exhaust. Anyhow... it felt like it started losing power after about 3500RPM. I knew I was a little late for an oil change. System shows at 7%. Then I noticed a pool of oil on the driveway. I've got oil stains on my drivers side rim and the inside lip of the rim is covered in it. I took a quick look underneath late last night. There's no oil coming from the valve covers, or oil cap. The oil white oil filter is yellow/brown on the bottom half but looks stained more than soiled, however areas around the oil filter and the entire bottom end appears to be saturated in oil. I could be confusing motor oil for rust proofing as again, I was under the car in the dark with a light, but who knows? Maybe cracked oil pan or worse?
I am NOT a mechanic by any means, and my crew drove off into the sunset many years ago, so hoping for some help.
Scarborough is quite a distance for me, but finding "my Mustang guy" would be worth it the drive... if it makes it there... lol.
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[92redragtop]

I drive from Bolton to Scarborough FWIW.

[allicedout]

I'm also in Brampton and make the trip out to Rick in Scarborough for my Mustang and now my DD since warranty is up..... Its hard to justify the drive until you've actually met him, then it becomes a no brainer.

[94stang87]

Is the oil level within range ?
Any warranty left on the car ?

[Denny]

I bought it with a salvage title but was inspected (so I was told) and got papers. So no... no warranty... it was worth the $ I paid for the car. It's 36k. Oil level was very low so I threw in a quart of Mobile 1 knowing I'd be getting a change anyhow. I wiped the oil on the driveway with my finger and smelled it... smells more like gas then oil.... I guess a mix of both.

[MUSTANGWOP]

I'll second that....
Third, Rick (ZR) for the win.

[Denny]

73057306 Not sure if these pics will come through... giving it a shot. Sorry I'm a nube!

[RedSN]

...so hoping for some help. Scarborough is quite a distance for me, but finding "my Mustang guy" would be worth it the drive... if it makes it there... lol.

That's not an insignificant amount of oil. I would not be driving that car anywhere.

[yllrgt]

I drive from Bolton to Scarborough FWIW.

Lol , i drove from the Sault to have Rick install my subframe connectors , well worth the trip .

[Uncle Buck]

That's a lot of oil. Don't drive it until it's sorted out.

Did it just start leaking out of the blue?

When was the last oil change? I've seen changes where the old gasket isn't removed so you have a double gasket that will leak around the filter.

[Denny]

I'd say yes.... but... we had an older car we recently got rid of that was leaking oil on the driveway and I now park mine in the same spot so didn't notice. It wasn't until I was thinking of washing it that I noticed the oil on the rim then looking deeper, realized the rest. I enjoy driving my car... Got a cottage in Leamington and made the 4 hour trip multiple times over the last couple of months. We've got light grey crushed stone for a driveway and there's no oil anywhere so I'd say within the past 3 weeks. I don't drive it too hard. Fingers crossed it's the oil filter. I might just get an oil change around my area and see if that fixes the problem. I'll be sure they replace the gasket! Thanks for the reply.

[ZR]

I'd also suggest, oil change close as possible to home and see if the problem goes away. How long since last oil change? Filter looks antique.

[The Newmare]

ZR would,could and should be your " mustang guy "that is if you want someone you can trust that also cares....and his kids not bad too!

[Denny]

I'm already convinced !

[JonsMustang]

Yep, you got it!

[Muhib]

Where is ZR's shop in scarborough?

[Uncle Buck]

Suggest you send him a PM

[Scott]

Another vote here for Rick and Ross, you will be in good hands!

[Denny]

So...... quick update.... posted an ad for a stock air box and got a hit. Guy in Woodstock. Thankfully, I travel to Leamington every weekend and was able to drop by on route. Picked up the complete OEM air intake system with a new K&N filter for $130. After taking out my air box, it's no wonder I had loss of power and crappy fuel consumption. One entire side of the air box was busted off, it was disconnected at the air inlet and a huge crack on the bottom. So I did the install and ahhhhh, so much better! Thanks to all who chimed in, especially Rick! Much appreciated!

[Jack Raccoon!]

As an added bonus, Rick gives out hugs when you pay him...

[Denny]

Cool! Rick is dressing up as Santa Claus this year? I'm not a hugger, but if he's a coffee drinker, I'll be sure to stop by one day and drop one off!

[ZR]

Good to hear fix was just that easy. Now get back to enjoying that ride of yours.

[Denny]

Ya man! Pulls harder than the day I brought it home... wish the track was still open!