JZ Machtech - nr Watford

veryporky · Post by **veryporky** » Wed Dec 07, 2005 1:59 pm

Here is a list of independants:

http://www.356-911.com/links/independentservicing.htm

I have heard very good things said about Autostrasse in Coggershall. They are modest and do exactly what is asked. Must be some truth in it as they have been around for 25 + years I believe.

Steve Mchale · Post by **Steve Mchale** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:00 pm

lewis wrote:just got my 912 back from JZ went in for suspension drop plus service, as I have never worked on an aircooled engine before just wanted it checked over by someone that knows what they are about. Failed the MOT on warped rear Drums (thought Ihad discs all round )didnt get the suspension drop I wanted they said it would be a waste of time as I have to do the brakes. In total they had the car for two weeks, it runs very well now, had a very large bill and got the distinct impresion that they just could not be bothered : : . Recomendations for a local specialist would be most welcome. Will be doing the brakes myself.

lewis

Lewis
Your 912 failed the MOT for binding brakes and chassis corrosion around the rear suspension mountings in view of this resetting the suspension would not have been the correct way to proceed as it is probable the suspension will have to be removed from the car to effect repairs I believe this was discussed with you at the time

Steve McHale
Technical Director JZMachtech

lewis · Post by **lewis** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:18 pm

The corosion around the rear suspension mountings was stated as the kidney bowls.These could not have been examined because I had used glass fibre to cover up what I thought would be a water/mud trap it was I imagine the MOT inspector who assumed I had used glass fibre as a repair. The car has been standing during its rebuild for over two years so a little brake binding was to be expected, after the run home (about 20 miles the were fine. Never mind,the engine is running great and it passed its MOT at a local mot station. I have no problem with JZ and appreciate the amount of time that was spent on the engine, hence the bill at the end, but I still had the impression that everything else came first.