GOOD MECHANIC IN CHRISTCHURCH

kasper2002, May 20, 6:40pm
Who in Christchurch, from personal experience, can recommend a mechanic who would change the cambelts on a 1997 Rover 600 car for a fair price?
Thanks in advance!

strobo, May 20, 7:21pm
I take from that it is the DOHC engine? "belts" being 2 . suggesting Honda version ? 2.3 L or is it a single 1.8L . I wont recommend anyone in particular ,most mechanics are good and capable!

strobo, May 20, 7:43pm
It could be labour intensive and difficult getting parts needed ?,if it has the Honda engine . and the crank sprocket needs to come off if it's to replace a leaky crank seal , ive had to dismantle and buy a new one before in the past . swear they are factory loctited in place!

kasper2002, May 21, 4:14am
Thanks for your comments. It is the Honda 2.3 litre engine.
The Rover 600 cam belt kit is available from the U.K. and on a large auction website.

redhead18, May 21, 7:31am

caleb.b, May 21, 8:09am
John Finlay Motors do a top-notch job. Always have older English cars in there.

kasper2002, May 24, 5:12pm
Thank you. will get a quote from them.

bitsy_boffin, May 24, 9:08pm
Do not recommend.

bitsy_boffin, May 24, 9:16pm
https://guysgarage.co.nz and https://www.flagstyres.co.nz/ WIGRAM branch (they do more than just Tyres)

have both done good work for me before on older vehicles.

itsafamilything, May 25, 3:59am
Geoff Blackler Motors are tops!

kasper2002, Aug 2, 9:08am
Thanks for the replies.