Author Topic: Good Machine Shop? (Read 1777 times)

356tub · « **on:** March 30, 2004, 08:00:35 PM »

Hi Everybody,

I was wondering if anyone here can recommend a 'competent' machine shop in the lower mainland. I'm trying to rebuild a couple of Porsche 356 (4 cyl. air-cooled) engines and need to have the cases resurfaced and possibly linebored. The cranks magnafluxed, ground (if necessary), balanced, polished, etc. I would greatly appreciate any leads.

Thanx

Bruce · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2004, 11:24:30 PM »

Hi Performance Engines in Burnaby near Lougheed and Willingdon can do general automotive machining. They may be able to grind your crank. They can balance it and polish the journals.

\"need to have the cases resurfaced \"

If by this you want the case halves machined down the part line, you can't do it.

I doubt you will be able to find anyone in Vancouver that can alignbore a 356 engine. You may have to send it to Calif. Rimco can do it.

slammedbus · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2004, 05:57:57 PM »

I've never used him but what about Ed at the Bug shop??? Is he still around? Don't know about what kind of work they do but I have heard of CASH deals

captCRUNCH · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2004, 09:33:49 PM »

you could also contact surrey bow wow and talk to Brad (their machinest).

moni · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2004, 02:31:03 PM »

i'm kicking myself that i didn't go to hi performance in burnaby. i've heard good stuff about them. i ended up at bow-wow, and they did good work but i got hosed because i'm a girl. [_[

Bruce · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2004, 11:13:12 PM »

What happened Moni? Let's have the story.