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Saab mechanic

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  • 10-02-2010 11:09pm
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    mark1974
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭


    Hi guys, anyone know any mechanic around Limerick that specializes in Saab cars as opposed to bringing it to the main stealership? :rolleyes:


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,114 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Do you have an idea of the problem is as Saabs for the last 10 to 15 years have been based on Opel (GM) cars som a mechanic familiar with Opels might be able to sort you out.


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    scuba steve
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,549 ✭✭✭scuba steve


    Clareview Motors on the ennis road (across from Greenhills Hotel) specialize in Saab afaik


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,114 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Clareview are main Saab dealers though.


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    mark1974
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭mark1974


    Scuba steve, Clareview Motors are the main dealers for Saab so I try to avoid them as much as I can, thanks for the reply anyway:)

    Bazz26, your right about the GM connection, however it is the chassis and other bits and pieces that are GM. Im looking for someone with Knowledge of Saabs "quirks" and maintenance of the engine. Thanks :)


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    rf29
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭rf29


    Tony McElligott in Coonagh, he was head mechanic in Clareview Motors for many years, knows Saab inside out, prices very reasonable.

    PM me if you want his number.


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    mark1974
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭mark1974


    rf29 wrote: »
    Tony McElligott in Coonagh, he was head mechanic in Clareview Motors for many years, knows Saab inside out, prices very reasonable.

    PM me if you want his number.

    Good stuff rf29, and welcome to boards.
    Is he the guy that was a goalkeeper back in the day:D:D:D
    Pm sent


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    rf29
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭rf29


    mark1974 wrote: »
    Good stuff rf29, and welcome to boards.
    Is he the guy that was a goalkeeper back in the day:D:D:D
    Pm sent


    Possible he was a goalkeeper alright, he is a tall enough fella!

    He is an excellent mechanic, what he doesn't know about Saabs isn't worth knowing.

    If you drive past the driving range in Coonagh, go through the bad bends there is a very sharp turn to the right near some bungalows. There are two or three more bungalows facing you and his house is actually down behind the first bungalow, you can drive into the driveway down the side of the house and you will see another bungalow tucked away behind it. He has all the diagnostic equipment and car lift etc.


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    fotografya
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭fotografya


    rf29 wrote: »
    PM me if you want his number.

    can you please send me his number...my 9-3 is due for a service soon


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    Murphys001
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Murphys001


    rf29 wrote: »
    Tony McElligott in Coonagh, he was head mechanic in Clareview Motors for many years, knows Saab inside out, prices very reasonable.

    I can highly recommend Tony as he is a customer of mine for new genuine Saab and after market parts.

    If any other Saab owner is looking for new Saab parts at a discount, please send me a PM. I specilaise in just Saab car parts and have been in business for 3 years.

    Thanks


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    piker100
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭piker100


    IS HE STILL WORKING FROM HIS HOUSE


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    Murphys001
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Murphys001


    piker100 wrote: »
    IS HE STILL WORKING FROM HIS HOUSE

    I beleive so as I despatched an order of Saab parts to Tony the other day!
    PS Out of curoisty why did you post a mesaage in CAPITAL letters?
    Normally this suggests that the author of the post is annoyed or angry.


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    piker100
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭piker100


    Had just got the bad news that repairing my saab was going to be very dear


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    Murphys001
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Murphys001


    Hi piker100,
    Just sent you a private message with my contact details.
    Thanks, Murphys001


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    Special Circumstances
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,569 ✭✭✭Special Circumstances


    piker100 wrote: »
    Had just got the bad news that repairing my saab was going to be very dear

    Sludged up?


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    Murphys001
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Murphys001


    Special Circumstances wrote: »
    Sludged up?

    I presume you have a 9-5 / 9-3 with the B205 engine.
    If the turbo charger has not been starved with oil, then these engines can be ecconomically repaired (based on part prices) with some of all of the following parts:-
    Timing Chain & Balance Shaft Kit,
    Oil Pump,
    Main Bearings,
    Con Rod Bearings,
    Oil Pressure Switch.
    You will need to find a Saab specialist as the oil sump will need to be dropped and the oil pickup pipe cleaned.
    Labour time could be high as there is quite a bit of work involved.


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    magggiemay
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭magggiemay


    Tony McElligott Lower Coonagh formally of Clareveiw Motors ..works in custom built garage behind house. It's the lane on the right before you head down to Shannon R. F. C .... You won't get anyone fairer than Tony (and yes he was a Goal keeper back in the day ) up the Dines ..


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    Parchment
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    My mom drives a Saab and always goes to a Polish guy called Damian out in Annacotty - he is really good. Sorry i dont have anymore details than that.


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    Dellboyblues
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭Dellboyblues


    magggiemay wrote: »
    Tony McElligott Lower Coonagh formally of Clareveiw Motors ..works in custom built garage behind house. It's the lane on the right before you head down to Shannon R. F. C .... You won't get anyone fairer than Tony (and yes he was a Goal keeper back in the day ) up the Dines ..

    Hi do anyone has the number for Tony? Thanks


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    carbonceiling
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭carbonceiling


    Dellboyblues wrote: »
    Hi do anyone has the number for Tony? Thanks

    just sent you a PM


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    magggiemay
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭magggiemay


    Yes, he still works from his house. Best mechanic around in my opinion.


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    ciarano
    Registered Users Posts: 792 ✭✭✭ciarano


    Hi
    can you PM me Tony McElligott Lower Coonagh Telephone number please?
    Many Thanks


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    carbonceiling
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭carbonceiling


    ciarano wrote: »
    Hi
    can you PM me Tony McElligott Lower Coonagh Telephone number please?
    Many Thanks

    just sent you a PM


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    73bc61lyohr0mu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 312 ✭✭73bc61lyohr0mu


    I didn't even know there was a saab mechanic in Limerick. When I had my 93 Aero it developed a leak and a few garages wouldn't touch it. Had to go to a Saab specialist in Meath. I sold my Saab a few months ago but I'm already regretting it. I've spotted a 03 95 for sale and I'm very tempted..


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    RINO87
    Registered Users Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭RINO87


    Hello, if someone could PM me Tony's number also please that would be great. Does he have full Tech II??

    I've also seen that 95 up in Mayo. Very tempting, love that shape 9-5. It looks to be priced fairly high, but if you don't ask you won't get I suppose. It's been up and down on Done deal a while now. Might be worth making an offer.


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    crasy dash
    Registered Users Posts: 1,597 ✭✭✭crasy dash


    Anyone able to tell me if Tony is still working on Saab's and can they pass me on his details if possible

    Thanks:)


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    Murphys001
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Murphys001


    Hello crasy dash...
    if you do not get any responses then please send me a pm and I'll pass on Tony's details. I was only talking to Tony last week as he is a customer of mine (along with virtually every other reputable Saab specialist in Ireland) for new Saab parts.


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    limhorse1
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭limhorse1


    Could you pm his number please also believe he has a few scrapped is this the same man



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    #29
    CharlieZeroOne
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭CharlieZeroOne


    Hello all, wondering if someone can message me Tony's number please? I have a 2004 Saab 9-5 thats in need of assistance. Regards to all.



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