My engine, an NA SOHC ej25, is at 117K with original head gaskets, timing belt, etc. It runs very well, doesn't burn oil, so I don't think it needs a full rebuild, but I need to find a shop to do the head gaskets, timing belt, valve cover gaskets, etc. I'm broke but I know this job is critical, so I'm hoping to find someone in the mid price range to do the job. Also if you could tell me what I should expect to spend. I need head gaskets, timing belt kit, valve cover gaskets, and anything else I should do while they're in there.

 

Where?

 

I'm in the San Jose area but I'm not really concerned about where the shop is, anywhere in the bay area is fine. I'm more concerned with finding high quality work at a price I can afford. I took this car to Garage One before I bought it for a pre-purchase inspection. I would love to have them do the job but based on the estimate they gave me, I can't afford them.

 

East bay or San Jose: RBMS or GST
North Bay: LIC no one else
SF: Drive to LIC or RBMS
Sacramento: EQ

End of list.

 

Wow I just checked out RBMS on yelp, I will be taking it to them for sure. Thanks overbear.

 

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Kevin at AutoHQ in downtown Mountain View hands down. He did my HG job along with clutch and a whole list of stuff at the same time when I was at 145K. Im now currently over 206K and engine ran better than new and is still going strong. He would be the closest to you if you are looking for quality at not too high of a price!

Auto Headquarter - Mountain View, CA | Yelp

 

+1 for AutoHQ

 

You meant Fairfield.
FW Motorsports is in Sacramento area.

 

No I know what I said, and I stand by it. I guess I should have said "Sacramento area: drive to EQ"

 

+1 for AutoHQ.

 

Another good place in SJ is Garage1Auto. Aaron stands behind his work and give a warranty.

 

I dont think Garage One is in San Jose anymore pretty sure the new location is Mt.View. Can always give Leo at Flat out auto care a call..

 

They moved the San Jose location to Campbell. They have another location in Mountain View.

 

Yes, that's correct! Their new shop in Campbell is quite big and much easier to find.