LA Mechanic Recommendation

*finkasaur* · 08-02-2008, 10:12 AM

I'm relatively new here to LA and need to have my car looked at. I've got a 96 SE (manual tranny) and all of a sudden it starts to idle rough and now stall. I was able to drive it yesterday, but today I can't even keep it going. I'm thinking it might be clogged injectors because as soon as I give it a little gas it stalls. I can floor it and the RPMs stay around 2k and it sputters. I'll have to likely have it towed so something close to West LA would be ideal. I read about finish line in Gardena but not sure if I can gave it towed there.

Thanks

*ThurzNite* · 08-02-2008, 10:21 AM

Whats your city/zip? And how far can you get it towed?

Have you tried checking the ecu for codes (even if the check engine light doesn't come on)

Dr J

*maximadave* · 08-02-2008, 03:42 PM

We have a service center here where I work. Where are you located at?

*finkasaur* · 08-04-2008, 04:59 PM

Yes, checked the ECU codes...nothing. I cleaned the air filter and throttle body. I got it "running" again but it seems like a misfire. I found another post on here with similar symptoms. I'm going to try changing the plugs before I go for the injectors. I fully admit this is likely due to me not doing enough regular maintenance since I moved out here.

I live just off Wilshire and the 405 (I guess Santa Monica / Brentwood area). I can get it towed like 50 miles, but I may be able to drive it now. It's not nearly as bad as it was now that I cleaned it. But it is still questionable.

I'll need the mechanic long term anyways so this isn't a one off. There is only so much I can work on without a driveway and space.

Thanks again!

Dino

*T-One* · 08-04-2008, 10:48 PM

This shop isn't close to L.A., but his specialty is Dastuns/Nissans. The shop is:
Bryan's Vincent Foreign Car Service
1061 E. Arrow HWY BLDG C-6
Glendora 91740, (626) 332-2442