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nsmsam
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 Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:50 am Post subject: good machine shop in bay area , san jose, ca ? |
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I'm looking for a good machine shop to chop some metal out of my cylinders to increase compression.
any machine shop you recommend? in SF bay area please.. |
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Mike Fisher
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Did you even Call your nearest Machine Shop and ask Them?
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nsmsam
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| Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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| No, kinda worry of picking a bad one. |
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crofty
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Your cylinders?
Did you call BH @ 510-582-7847
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nsmsam
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| Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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Your cylinders?
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I think so, the things with heat fins holding the pistons. |
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crofty
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| Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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Your cylinders?
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I think so, the things with heat fins holding the pistons. |
Not the Heads?
I've heard of honing cylinders but not cutting them for compression.
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RA 70
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Thin Metal
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| Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: good machine shop in bay area , san jose, ca ? |
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| Anyone remember Wrightway Machine Shop near Coleman Avenue in San Jose or Air Auto on Morrison Street near the Alameda? Those were the days.Long none now. |
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ach60 
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| Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:19 pm Post subject: Re: good machine shop in bay area , san jose, ca ? |
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Call Peninsula Automotive
Auto repair shop in Campbell, California
Address: 861 Camden Ave #14, Campbell, CA 95008
Phone: (408) 378-7033
Last Old School VW shop in San Jose, I'm sure they can do, or know where to send you for your machining job.
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