Need a machine shop recommendation...

[cr95gst]

Can any of you recommend a good machine shop you have personal experience with? I am picking up a motorset in the next few days and would like to have a shop tear it down and inspect it for wear. They must be competent enough where I can drop off the factory FSM and then be able to follow it to check the tolerances.

[LSWon00]

We use Fast Track Machine up off Mason Ave. There is a place in DeLand if you want to go over there they are real good. Talk to Dennis at Action to get the name of the DeLand shop cause I forget.

[cr95gst]

Well, Fred's Fastrac used to be a possibility, but lately they have given me doubt about their abilities with modern DOHC 4-cyl cars. Most recently, a guy in SCIC brought his SR20DET there to have them check the crank for roundness and had it turned. Also had them inspect the main and rod bearings due to a knocking sound coming from the motor. They turned the crank and said everything was good to go. Next day, 2500 rpms...rod knock. So far a guy named Kevin at Deland Auto Parts has been recommended to me as well as a place called P.C.C. Auto in Kissimmee.

[Ed]

Try Express Engines in Deland.

[TheSean]

freds fastrac has been GREAT to me. I wouldnt put one sr20 past them because the installer might have not been as competant as he thought. Express in deland is also good, but its in deland. I think they are a bit more $ too.

PS a 4cyl DOHC car is still a motor and it works the same. If you think your block is picky youve not worked with a 6g72 before. :D Fred did a great job with my DOHC V6 mitsu block. cant get much more bitchy than that.

[cr95gst]

I need head work too and was referring more towards a DOHC hydraulic lifter system rather than a V8 pushrod.

I'll check Fred's out again. Don't get me wrong, they did a pretty good job on my friend's 2.3L stroker on his 4G63.

EDIT: Turns out his "rod knock" was the sound from not installing the spacer plate between the block and tranny so all is well. They cleaned and resurfaced some heads that I had before and those turned out okay. I mean, my motor is pretty ancient compared to what's out there today so they shouldn't have a problem.

[LSWon00]

Yes that's it Express in Deland. But I'd try Fast Track to stay in town.

[TheSean]

ive got a DOHC hydraulic roller cam lifter tappet large main'd block, too :p

[cr95gst]

ive got a DOHC hydraulic roller cam lifter tappet large main'd block, too :p
Yes, I realize that. But FYI, it's not a DSM motor I would be bringing them.

[TheSean]

well that is what confuses me. what is it then? Mines not a DSM motor either, btw.

[cr95gst]

well that is what confuses me. what is it then? Mines not a DSM motor either, btw.
LOL, well, Mitsu motor.

It's a Nissan CA18DET motor.

[TheSean]

ok. :D

whats it out of? :D

[cr95gst]

ok. :D

whats it out of? :D
88-90 Silvia

[cr95gst]

LOL, well, I don't need for them to inspect for wear, I just need them to do the work now. I pulled apart the bottom end today and was greeted with this...

Hmm...it has holes in it....
http://www.escic.com/240sx/oilpickup.jpg

What? Metal shavings aren't a good lubricant?
http://www.escic.com/240sx/imscrewed.jpg

Journals don't LOOK bad, but it's hard to see and feel wear on them...
http://www.escic.com/240sx/crankjournal.jpg

[Grannynational]

needs a crank.

Joe

[cr95gst]

needs a crank.

Joe
Yeah, I am going to take it down to Fred's some time this week and have them measure it anyway to see if it can be turned. I mean, it doesn't matter as a crank isn't much more than the machining. I think Fred's quoted me $85 to have it machined and a crank from Advance is $190.

[TheSean]

I know the feeling:

http://expha.com/ctech/MEDIA/brandon/day2/P1150006.JPG
http://expha.com/ctech/MEDIA/brandon/day2/P1150003.JPG
http://expha.com/ctech/MEDIA/brandon/day2/P1150009.JPG
http://expha.com/ctech/MEDIA/brandon/day2/P1150010.JPG
http://expha.com/ctech/MEDIA/brandon/day2/P1150012.JPG





PS this isnt my motor! :) :eek:

[TheSean]

notice the last picture, where there is supposed to be an oil groove like the other 3 mains.


The week previous, this car beat an 04 GTO at the 1/4 mile. 200k on the clock! (aka, the above damage didnt happen all-0f-a-sudden.

[cr95gst]

Well, I found a guy up in Palatka (of all places). Well, he found me actually when I posted about my issue on a local message board. He thinks the crank is okay as the bearings never spun, nor were the caps overheated. Of course, he won't know for sure until he can get a micrometer on it. But anyway, I don't know if he felt bad for me or what but these are the prices he gave me on the repair--

crankshaft grinding and micropolishing - $45
main bearings - $28
rod bearings - $18
piston rings - $53
full gasket set (including head gasket) - $90
Acidwash cleansing, cylinder honing, and assembly - a case of beer

So a little less than $250 out the door to get the bottom end ready to roll again.

[TheSean]

WOW, love the barter system!

[18_second_silverado]

:rant: http://image54.webshots.com/54/3/90/14/499839014VkchBj_ph.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/322390879/499839014VkchBj#)

Just be glad you guys don't have trucks as your toys. This just happened to me this weekend. Backed up off a trail, pulled forward and then it sounded like I hit a tree. Thats what my buddy said standing 300 yds away. Goddamn sand dunes.

[LSWon00]

:rant: http://image54.webshots.com/54/3/90/14/499839014VkchBj_ph.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/322390879/499839014VkchBj#)

Just be glad you guys don't have trucks as your toys. This just happened to me this weekend. Backed up off a trail, pulled forward and then it sounded like I hit a tree. Thats what my buddy said standing 300 yds away. Goddamn sand dunes.

ouch