Re: need a technician

[Glenn Merrell <gmerrel@domain.elided>]

Hello John,
	There are several classic shops in Idaho, Washington and Oregon.  Contact Tom
Eller tbeller@domain.elided of the Tyee Triumph Club in WA State, or 206-338-3366
-- Jack Adams, VTR Liaison, jackdian@domain.elided.  Either should have some ideas
closer to your area.  Might be something in Spokane that they might be able to
refer you to.  My advice is to deal with shops that you can get references from
other Triumph owners, get a written estimate before the work is started, and
expect to put $2000 to $3000 into repairs to have it done right.  A pair of
reconditioned heads will cost about $500 each complete, plus gaskets at about
$80,  rodding out the radiator ($75), flushing out the system ($50), antifreeze
$5.00, thermostat ($5.00), and about 8 hours labor at $50-$75 an hour
($400-$600), then towing charges to the garage at about $2 a mile.
	I've posted your request for a mechanic referral from a Triumph owner in WA or
OR on the Stag list.  Also try 

Northwest British Classics 
1924 Lakeside Ave., Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 
208-664-5062 -- Donnel Schmidt, VTR Liaison 

Hope this helps.  Don't be afraid to ask questions, refer them back to the list
if things don't sound quite right.

Regards,
Glenn  Merrell
Triumph Stag Register USA VP
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Jmyers56@domain.elided wrote:
> 
> My 1973 Stag is belly-up because of overheating.  It still runs great, but
> eats all water within 7 miles of take-off.  The head is probably warped.  The
> car is beautiful, and I want to keep it.  But I also want to drive it.  Since
> changing oil is the depth of my mechanical knowledge, I need to find someone
> who is an expert in working on Stags.  Geographic location is important
> (Pacific Northwest would be preferrable), but I am a realist and would be
> willing to travel to the right person with the right price.  Can you help with
> any suggestions as to who might be the right person to help me out?  Thanks,
> John Myers. 12515 N. Howell Rd., Rathdrum, Idaho, 83858.  jmyers_56@domain.elided