Mechanic needed in Vancouver ASAP

gorfllub · 06-16-2006, 03:07 PM

Hi guys.

I got a car sitting at All Cargo Express in Vancouver. (325 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver)

Its an 89 Mercedes 260E. Its not starting after coming off the boat.

Can anyone reccomend a mechanic in the somewhat near vicinity as to not incur too much of a tow charge? The trucking company wants an extra $300 for a non-runner, and as this car was running when it was put on the boat, I am guessing its probably something minor. (bad gas, fuel filter, coil, etc)

Tough for me to look at way out in Sasktoon!

If a local Pelicanite is interested in wrenching it, I have a complete 911sc A/C system including compressor/lines/etc etc to trade, (Used, bought from another pelicanite, my car got totalled before install though. Looks good all around, but is untested)

I also have a set of 6 and 7 fuchs for partial trade.

And if all that fails, I do have cash. Lol

Looking for a response before monday if possible!

Thanks all!

dvkk · 06-17-2006, 11:00 PM

Probably a dead battery. Have they tried to boost it?

jeffgrant · 06-18-2006, 03:34 PM

You could try Weissach, at http://www.weissach.com ... they're about 5 minutes away. They do all my wrenching for me, and go out of their way to help people. They've also done some incredible work on a 350SL, etc.

There's also a Mercedes dealership a little closer, at basically the 1300 block on 9th (Broadway).

http://www.mbvancouver.com/index.cfm?id=3314

Don't know any others.

gorfllub · 06-19-2006, 06:25 AM

Thanks guys!

No, its not a battery. It cranks and sputters, but doesnt really run. I am thinking maybe just bad gas.... Lol

Thanks again!

jeffgrant · 06-30-2006, 07:42 AM

Any update on this? Get it working OK?

gorfllub · 07-18-2006, 02:37 PM

Yup. Turned out to be Fuel Pumps (Yes, multiple) Doh!

The car is now delivered to its happy new owner in Calgary