South Cal local head rebuild

Sick335 · 06-21-2014, 12:02 AM

Hello gentlemen,

I got the awesome news today. I am going to need a head rebuild. Car is smoking like something else.

To the point: Can any of you recommend a reliable, and experienced local shop? Cost?

Feel free to PM me.

Thank You

Amini77 · 06-21-2014, 02:26 AM

IKonic Auto Garage.. Every time I'm down there I see a bimmer getting head rebuilt.

Sick335 · 06-21-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Amini77

IKonic Auto Garage.. Every time I'm down there I see a bimmer getting head rebuilt.

Have you had any personal experience with them? Can you pm me their number please?

Amini77 · 06-21-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

Have you had any personal experience with them? Can you pm me their number please?

Been going there for 2 years.

Here's my review:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=872450
the review is dated, they're located in LA not Winnetka anymore.

Here's their thread on the forum:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=938160

1(818)-835-1269

Sick335 · 06-21-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Amini77

Been going there for 2 years.

Here's my review:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=872450
the review is dated, they're located in LA not Winnetka anymore.

Here's their thread on the forum:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=938160

1(818)-835-1269

Awesome!

Thanks

Amini77 · 06-21-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

Awesome!

Thanks

No problem just let them know you're from the forum and Michael sent you

MIL.SPEC · 06-22-2014, 08:10 PM

Try Port Flow Design if you need any valve work. They have a Sunnen machine that is the best money can buy for valve jobs.

Sick335 · 06-23-2014, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MIL.SPEC

Try Port Flow Design if you need any valve work. They have a Sunnen machine that is the best money can buy for valve jobs.

Apparently my valve stem seals are leaking. I'd like to just replace them, but i'm being told that if i do that, it's a good idea to get the full rebuild... What machine are you referring to?

MIL.SPEC · 06-25-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

Apparently my valve stem seals are leaking. I'd like to just replace them, but i'm being told that if i do that, it's a good idea to get the full rebuild... What machine are you referring to?

Valve stem seals can be replaced without rebuilding the head.

And it's a Newen valve seat machine, not a Sunnen. I remembered wrong. It's essentially the best machine on the market for valve seat work.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Port-...30?sk=timeline

tova86 · 06-25-2014, 06:43 PM

Sorry to hear tht.. any idea wat was the cause and how many miles?

to_riffic · 06-25-2014, 08:30 PM

Ivan @ Strasse. I'm getting the head rebuilt on my MINI.

MAC335i · 06-26-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

Hello gentlemen,

I got the awesome news today. I am going to need a head rebuild. Car is smoking like something else.

To the point: Can any of you recommend a reliable, and experienced local shop? Cost?

Feel free to PM me.

Thank You

Yo Serge,

Where did you take your car to get diagnosed?

I looked at Port Flow Design's facebook page and they look like they do some serious work. I'd probably go there.

Sick335 · 06-26-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MAC335i

Yo Serge,

Where did you take your car to get diagnosed?

I looked at Port Flow Design's facebook page and they look like they do some serious work. I'd probably go there.

Hey,

I took it to Ikonic Garage after a diagnose with a local mechanic. I wish this problem was diagnosed properly from the beginning and i didnt spend $1700 and getting my turbos rebuilt...

Sick335 · 06-26-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

Ivan @ Strasse. I'm getting the head rebuilt on my MINI.

Ivan had my car for 3 weeks. Replaced my turbos, and gave me back the car still smoking. No thanks

to_riffic · 06-26-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

Ivan had my car for 3 weeks. Replaced my turbos, and gave me back the car still smoking. No thanks

That's too bad. Sorry to hear.

Sick335 · 06-26-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

That's too bad. Sorry to hear.

Stuff happens. Hope you have a better experience! Wish i did...

jyeah · 06-26-2014, 10:13 PM

Try European Motor Works in Arcadia.

John Handal and his team rebuilt my engine with the VAC Stage 3 Head. You can check out the results on my new post.

Sick335 · 06-26-2014, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jyeah

Try European Motor Works in Arcadia.

John Handal and his team rebuilt my engine with the VAC Stage 3 Head. You can check out the results on my new post.

How much was the total cost?

jyeah · 06-27-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sick335

How much was the total cost?

Total was $8K including all the parts.

cialz · 06-27-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic

Ivan @ Strasse. I'm getting the head rebuilt on my MINI.

+1

Sick335 · 06-30-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jyeah

Total was $8K including all the parts.

Ouch

#Tee · 06-30-2014, 06:00 PM

what kind of troubleshooting did the shops perform to conclude its the head. when does the engine smoke? cold/idle/with and without load? on off boost? what color of smoke? done a leak down or at least a compression test?

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