Suzuki /mazda Diesel Mechanic ?

[Watchman]

Hey guys,

Small issue, I think we've blown the gasket on the G.Vitara. I wasn't there but from the description my dad gave it sounded a lot like it and he thinks its the same. So not it needs to be replaced.

Its a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara (diesel). Basically i'm looking for a mechanic who's familiar with this type of engine (which is a Mazda btw).. Year Suzuki and mazda have a you-give-me-engine-i-give-you-body deal, thus the identical Mazda Proceed... I'd prefer a mechanic who's familiar with these engines, cos as we know, unless this kinda repair is done well, the engine wont run that smoothly.

So does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

Edited June 2, 2008 by Dilesh

[Pericles]

  Dilesh said:

Hey guys,

Small issue, I think we've blown the gasket on the G.Vitara. I wasn't there but from the description my dad gave it sounded a lot like it and he thinks its the same. So not it needs to be replaced.

Its a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara (diesel). Basically i'm looking for a mechanic who's familiar with this type of engine (which is a Mazda btw).. Year Suzuki and mazda have a you-give-me-engine-i-give-you-body deal, thus the identical Mazda Proceed... I'd prefer a mechanic who's familiar with these engines, cos as we know, unless this kinda repair is done well, the engine wont run that smoothly.

So does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

Whats the issue taking it to A*W? Other than possibly the bill?

[Watchman]

oops! double post

Edited June 2, 2008 by Dilesh

[Watchman]

  Pericles said:

Whats the issue taking it to A*W? Other than possibly the bill?

my father was thinking A#W too, but i personally fear a HUGE bill. Though its not the most high-tech of repairs i was thinking someone who's done this kind of work on this kind of engine might be able to do a better job.

Just curious, does anyone have any experience with A#W's Suzuki Dept?

[Devinda_Z]

  Dilesh said:

my father was thinking A#W too, but i personally fear a HUGE bill. Though its not the most high-tech of repairs i was thinking someone who's done this kind of work on this kind of engine might be able to do a better job.

Just curious, does anyone have any experience with A#W's Suzuki Dept?

dunno about the Suzuki section , but can recommend the Nissan guys as being acceptable - prices aren't too bad either