Portland Oregon Rover wars
Three Wheeling
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The o rings had blown again so the new repair guy calls me to take a look at what he found under there. An aftermarket heater core, no O-rings period, just a massive amount of silicone, tape and plastic ties. The metal heating lines had been cut and put back together with rubber glue.
I had some work done earlier this year by Columbia Roving in NW. No issues. Good communications and worked with her. They are the ones who figured out my hesitation issue from rolling stop was transfer case fluid rather than transmission.
Last edited by RipD; Dec 2, 2015 at 09:46 AM.
From reading an assortment of yelp reviews, I have concluded, in my opinion, that Green Oval is the leading Rover repair shop in Portland Oregon. I've seen the others. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Three Wheeling
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I think I mentioned this before, I've had two good experiences with Columbia Roving. They seem passionate about Rovers (as expected) and have done a good job for me. Only two times there is not a huge amount of experience, but no issues.
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I had a less than good experience with Green Oval. I don't want to trash them here and consider it a one-off. Everybody can have a bad day. They didn't try to rip me off at all - they just missed something very obvious on an inspection. Doug seems knowledgeable and appears to be a good guy.
I think I mentioned this before, I've had two good experiences with Columbia Roving. They seem passionate about Rovers (as expected) and have done a good job for me. Only two times there is not a huge amount of experience, but no issues.
I think I mentioned this before, I've had two good experiences with Columbia Roving. They seem passionate about Rovers (as expected) and have done a good job for me. Only two times there is not a huge amount of experience, but no issues.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Oct 2014
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RipD,
The guy's name is Rob, not Brian. My bad. He is primarily a Ford diesel shop, but he's also a certified Rover mechanic. He's also very free with his knowledge. He'll do the repair if you want, but if you want to tackle it yourself he'll tell you how to do it at no charge. He's kind of the best kept secret in these parts.
Anyway, I've had very good luck with him.
The guy's name is Rob, not Brian. My bad. He is primarily a Ford diesel shop, but he's also a certified Rover mechanic. He's also very free with his knowledge. He'll do the repair if you want, but if you want to tackle it yourself he'll tell you how to do it at no charge. He's kind of the best kept secret in these parts.
Anyway, I've had very good luck with him.
I suspect he's either not taking new customers or is no longer working on Rovers. I considered driving there to ask in person but have the time during the week.
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