Labour/parts cost in Amman

[matt_xt]

Hi,

Currently in Amman after our Land Rover defender overheated in Aqaba. It's looking like we may have just escaped blowing the head gasket but the radiator has sprung a number of impressive leaks (maybe due to an airlock and pressure build up?). I was just wondering if anybody had any experience of labour or parts costs in Amman, or could recommend a good garage/mechanic as we don't really know what ballpark we're in.

Also anyone know if its possible to get hold of a new radiator in Jordan? We're being told no but would rather replace than patch up.

Thanks in advance,

Matt

[Mandarax]

Hi Matt,

your inquiry is 3 days old and hopefully you already found help. If not: there is a german school in Amman, the Theodor Schneller Schule. It is situated just a few meters off the main Toyota dealer in Amman on the other side of the main road (King Abdallah I). The school has a garage where they qualify local kids as mechanics and are very helpful. Although it's a german institution, english is the common language.

The school even has a guest house and place for a few cars to park near the guest house. We stayed in our 4x4s and used the facilities of the guest house (picture here).

GPS coordinates: N32°0.164'; E36°0.502'

Schneller-School, P.O.B. 340649, Amman 11134. Tel. (009625) 3616103, Fax (009625) 3612767

HTH, Hans