Garage for headgasket repair or engine swop in Dublin area?

by **Steve** » Thu, 24 Jul 2008 1:52 +0000

Can anyone suggest somewhere for this job?
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Hi,
I was hoping you could help me out and advice me on the best mechanic to contact around the Dublin region who would be capable of doing a head gasket/engine swap, as my girlfriends car has recently decided to die an awful death and I’m keen to bring it to someone with an experience in MX5’s.

Her Mk1 blew the pipe off the thermostat housing a year ago, overheated badly, had the head skimmed and gasket changed and is now giving us serious problems again.

Neither of us are Club members but I’m literally at my wits end dealing with inexperienced mechanics who keep ill advising me and offering to charge huge money to repair the car.

I’d appreciate if you could point me in the right direction of an experienced mechanic,

Kind regards,
Jamie.

by **Ivan** » Thu, 24 Jul 2008 5:59 +0000

new engine from IVI engines.

by **Fergus** » Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:20 +0000

Recond one from www.mdklmotors.com
Shipped to Ireland for £85 sterling.
Fit it same as Seanie

by **x5trebor** » Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00 +0000

I have used IVI a couple of times they supply, fit and offer a warranty and they are far cheaper than any main dealer.

by **Steve** » Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:30 +0000

Good news thankfully. Dropped the car to Liam Power in Dun Laoghaire to diagnose why the car was losing two liters of water a day, only to find out that the cylinders where dry and the head gasket was holding up fine. There was a pipe at the back of the engine with the tiniest pin hole in it. It took getting the engine very hot and the build in pressure before it started to squirt like crazy, and as soon as you turned engine off it would stop… hence no signs on driveway. The car has been back with us a week now and no overheating problems or loss of water.

So thankfully no new engine required or great expense incurred! If anyone is ever looking for a good mechanic with experience with MX5’s I’d highly recommend Liam Power (on the West Pier)… He’s a very thorough and honest fella… a rarity with mechanics in general!

Thanks again for all the help and advice. We greatly appreciate it! Will you pass on our thanks to the members who replied to the post too?

Regards,

Jamie.

by **fabfiveferg** » Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:42 +0000

Sweet. new pipe V new engine. Jesus that must have been some happy news to get


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	Author Message Garage for headgasket repair or engine swop in Dublin area? by Steve » Thu, 24 Jul 2008 1:52 +0000 Can anyone suggest somewhere for this job? ........................ Hi, I was hoping you could help me out and advice me on the best mechanic to contact around the Dublin region who would be capable of doing a head gasket/engine swap, as my girlfriends car has recently decided to die an awful death and I’m keen to bring it to someone with an experience in MX5’s. Her Mk1 blew the pipe off the thermostat housing a year ago, overheated badly, had the head skimmed and gasket changed and is now giving us serious problems again. Neither of us are Club members but I’m literally at my wits end dealing with inexperienced mechanics who keep ill advising me and offering to charge huge money to repair the car. I’d appreciate if you could point me in the right direction of an experienced mechanic, Kind regards, Jamie. Steve Site Admin Posts: 5537 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top by Ivan » Thu, 24 Jul 2008 5:59 +0000 new engine from IVI engines. Ivan ** Posts: 1205 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 4:40 +0000 Location: Co. Meath Website Top by Fergus » Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:20 +0000 Recond one from www.mdklmotors.com Shipped to Ireland for £85 sterling. Fit it same as Seanie Fergus * Posts: 1912 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:53 +0000 Location: Ireland Top IVI by x5trebor » Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00 +0000 I have used IVI a couple of times they supply, fit and offer a warranty and they are far cheaper than any main dealer. x5trebor x5trebor Posts: 50 Joined: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:10 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by Steve » Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:30 +0000 Good news thankfully. Dropped the car to Liam Power in Dun Laoghaire to diagnose why the car was losing two liters of water a day, only to find out that the cylinders where dry and the head gasket was holding up fine. There was a pipe at the back of the engine with the tiniest pin hole in it. It took getting the engine very hot and the build in pressure before it started to squirt like crazy, and as soon as you turned engine off it would stop… hence no signs on driveway. The car has been back with us a week now and no overheating problems or loss of water. So thankfully no new engine required or great expense incurred! If anyone is ever looking for a good mechanic with experience with MX5’s I’d highly recommend Liam Power (on the West Pier)… He’s a very thorough and honest fella… a rarity with mechanics in general! Thanks again for all the help and advice. We greatly appreciate it! Will you pass on our thanks to the members who replied to the post too? Regards, Jamie. Steve Site Admin Posts: 5537 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top by fabfiveferg » Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:42 +0000 Sweet. new pipe V new engine. Jesus that must have been some happy news to get fabfiveferg ** Posts: 777 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:42 +0000 Location:** Dublin Top


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