Recommended 6.5-literate mechanic in Portland, OR

[fredo]

Hi all, new here. I have a '99 diesel suburban that I (hopefully) call my daily driver. I try to do as much work on it as I can, but I don't have a garage and there is only so much I can do by the curbside, especially in bad weather.

I have been looking in our area (Portland, OR) for a mechanic who is really knowledgeable with 6.5 diesels, but without luck so far. I don't mind paying someone to do the work, but I don't enjoy paying someone to throw new parts at the truck to see what's going to happen

If local folks don't mind offering suggestions, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

[JeepSJ]

What type of issues are you having?

[fredo]

I have had persistent stalling issues which I have already done a lot of work on. Right now they're gone, but since I have no clue why they stopped, they may well return.

I am also having non-diesel-specific issues including possibly some transmission troubles coming up, etc.

I know one decent fuel shop in town, but I am hoping to find a good mechanic who is familiar with the 6.5 engine and with GMT400 trucks in general.

[a5150nut]

Robyn Missy Good Wrench if you can get her down off her mountain.
Bet she will be along in the morning with a good recommendation.

[Yukon6.2]

Hi Fredo
Have you looked at your ignition switch as the cause of your intermittent troubles?
Easy to switch if you have some basic mechanical knowledge .It is a culprit if you are having trany issues and also stalling issues.
Good Luck

[fredo]

Hi Yukon 6.2, the ignition switch has been on my radar, but mostly because it's hard to turn and it gets really "sticky".

But I have not done it yet because:
- I assumed the hard operation was because of the ignition lock cylinder, not the switch itself, but I guess it could be caused by either?
- I thought that if I had a bad ignition switch I would get all kinds of electrical gremlins too, like dash lights and/or gauges cutting out, and I'm not getting any of these (other than a non-working horn).