J Mech in Loxton, South Australia, Australia | Automotive

J Mech

Locality: Loxton, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 428 300 539

Address: 109 Trenerry Ave 5333 Loxton, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Last week I tried my hand at being a dash rat. Couple days of crawling in and out of 4800 Western Star and the oil leaks were taken care of and a top end tune to finish off the job.

25.01.2022 Something different. Something cool. Red Dot air conditioner in an Iveco. Fibreglass roof needed extra skin to stop cracking on rough farm tracks. For the first time since the truck was a week old the cab keeps cool during heat of summer.

25.01.2022 Normally this much shiny stuff means you’ve been rolling around with a couple strippers on a wild Saturday night. Unfortunately not in this case, but just as expensive. Both diff centres blew when truck got bogged. The soft Mallee sand has claimed another victim.

24.01.2022 You would think changing a light would be easy!

24.01.2022 Some serious repairs taking place at the shed this afternoon. Supervisors were present to ensure a good job was done.

24.01.2022 LNT out the road. The excited camera man was Wes Harvey Harvey Bulk Haulage. Sounded awesome in the cab. Bit more practice on the stick would have been better.

23.01.2022 Oh man I love a good nipple!! Not the scarey, ball breaking, get violent if you can't satisfy them type like in picture A but the non life threatening, easy to handle, pump 'em full of lube type like in picture B. The humble grease nipple and grease gun are a dynamic duo that can save you thousands if you're willing to spend some time taking care of them. Regular greasing is a must. Machines make work easier so spending a little bit of time with the grease gun could save you both time and money. Today is the day to start pumping them nipples!! Lube on folks!!

22.01.2022 Employee of the month.

21.01.2022 My '88 proving again why she's the pride of the fleet. Shelving and racks for the next big thing coming soon to J Mech.

21.01.2022 It was spud farmer time again last week. Couple photos of what it looks like out on site. Starts with frost, blows all day and if we’re lucky we can get a bit of heat into the fry pan to cook some lunch. Ah yeah and it rained down that way this year so the crops are looking like something that resembles a crop.

20.01.2022 A lovely day out near Murtho for my birthday. Bit of servicing so just boring stuff. The highlight of our expedition was hooking up the old '88 my faithful Stead to the work trailer cause Brucey the ute is having surgery. Can't tell you the last time the old girl dragged 1800kgs across the black top but she didn't disappoint. Normally at a grand old pace of 90km/hr towing in this old girl I've got 3 rowdy kids, a wife on Facebook and an ice cold beer jammed between the legs. Happy days.

19.01.2022 Harry and I went touring this morning. Furry cats like milk in their belly. This CAT owner not real happy their grader got milk in its belly.

19.01.2022 Another pre harvest late night tonight. Finishing touches to a big project we took on over last couple months. Even though we've snuck an extra worker into our limited space we've still had to turn away jobs. Thank you all for your patience and support so far. Bring on harvest 2020 so we can have our turn to sleep

19.01.2022 Had a bit of nice weather last week so out we go. Trans tinker and found a shiny bit to push out the soot.

19.01.2022 Guess why everyone who works at J Mech is smiling...... J Mech is paying for the beers. The kraut is smiling cause he’s drunk. Merry Christmas all. Thank you for your support through 2020 the year of bull shit. See you all on the other side

18.01.2022 There were some negative vibes around. Not how the day was supposed to go for the poor little kitty CAT. A little bit of time and a little bit of love and she’s out producing positive vibes again.

18.01.2022 Getting closer to completion. Top up the piggy bank and finish soon hopefully.

15.01.2022 On Monday the tight ass Kraut who runs this rabble had to fork out some hard earned coin to help our resident ranga/wog apprentice enjoy his 21st birthday. He's a lovely young man with a bright future so we thought fitting to shout him a plate of cream and jelly donuts and stuff. Happy Birthday Ethan. Sorry you had to spend the day with us instead of a Tinder hottie.

13.01.2022 Who put these two in charge of cleaning the Ute? We hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday!

11.01.2022 We are officially a circus!! The new big top is up and the first job has rolled in. Thanks to Leach Construction for the assistance with the scissor lift.

11.01.2022 I shouldn't probably post this because I can already hear the Sunday Facebook scrolling, relaxed parenting, beer drinking, wine sipping peoples teeth GRINDING with jealousy. Sunday funday here at J Mech. Rounded out with a free citrus scented face scrub. Thanks Loctite! (shameless plug) Easy ladies I'm married.

09.01.2022 It started with a clunking noise in the rear end and finished with a picnic pizza and beers at J Mech central. In between all that there was truck driving, rain, oil going everywhere, oxy (the lizard) and the owner playing assistant mechanic.

08.01.2022 For those of you wondering who this fresh faced weirdo is in the photos I best introduce our apprentice Ethan. He’s a young, enthusiastic, half ginger half hillbilly lad from Kingston on Murray. He’s into 4WDs, fishing, country music and tinkering. No ladies this isn’t a Tinder profile he’s got a lovely young lass. He can do up a bolt without stripping the thread and obviously pump oil pretty good. The next 4 years will be interesting for both of us I’m sure. Say hi when you see him cause unlike most people his age he can hold a conversation without being prompted by his phone.

08.01.2022 Mixed emotions today sticking this on our workshop door. Excitement to share that we have relocated the business to a larger premises and a little sad to see the shed empty! (I am sure Junior has plenty of ideas to fill it) Please note that we have MOVED! We are now located at 107 Trenerry Ave Loxton.

08.01.2022 Nice day to take the dog for a walk. Slipped down to Pinnaroo to pick up the next project. Engine slightly confused about where the oil and coolant should be.

07.01.2022 The new creeper wheels work well!

06.01.2022 For sale. Industrial spec Pressure Masters 3000 diesel powered pressure washer. 6.6kw/9hp air cooled Yanmar diesel with key start. Speck pump 15.1l/min input with max 280bar/4000psi output pressure. Soap induction port. 20mtr hose reel with hose in very good condition. Sturdy steel frame with lifting eye. Solid rubber tyres. Will be serviced and new battery fitted. Come in for a test drive. Not one old lady owner but still been looked after. $4000 Inc GST or best offer.

06.01.2022 Finally getting some beautiful nights in the Riverland. Top end tickle and Jake Brake kit on a reliable old Gen2 lobster.

04.01.2022 The tail of a little Mack dog with a bit of mange on it's rails and cross members. Time consuming but the end result was well worth it. All washed up and ready to wag it's tail again for its new owners.

03.01.2022 Been 18 years since I was let loose on one of these old girls. LNT9000 with 903na and a 16 speed Spicer. Old school trucking hard on material!! Can you please tidy up some brakes and the clutch feels funny. Well brakes no sweat but no bolts left holding the gearbox to engine made for some entertainment. Out come my miracle box and after a few.....many hours it was back doing its duties on the farm. Oh yeah and the custom exhaust system replacing the rusted out pieces of pipe.

03.01.2022 Must be pre harvest time... All hands on deck today.

01.01.2022 Playing with some bushes and cracks before it got a bit wet outside today. Don't mind being held up by the rain.

01.01.2022 Both of these have been casually bouncing up and down on a rod since 2002. Unfortunately one is Chinese and when it's skirt came off it caused a commotion. More photos of the Chinese one to follow.

01.01.2022 Slowly continuing with the office. Should be finished by Christmas 2025