Guys My current engine builder hasn't delivered on a usable GPW engine as he had said he would & agreed to. After12 months & still no engine I think its time to move on. It sucks because he has been paid in full & I'm still without a usable engine.
I will say this is the first time I have had any issues with a supplier & or person off this website or tied to this hobby.
So I'm in the market for another well know reputable builder who has a GPW Engine that they actually can build. I am located in the Chicagoland area & ideally the closer the better. But open to other options Any help would be appreciated Regards, Mike
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Re: New Engine Builder/Shop wanted
Google....
Abraham's Machine Services
Davenport IA
Abraham's Machine Services
Davenport IA
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Re: New Engine Builder/Shop wanted
Mark Bello, Sonoma County Ca.
I have a GPW engine but by him and its amazing. Everything is balanced, ported and runs very smooth. It will cost several thousand dollars but it will not need to return to the shop. It would be worth shipping the engine to him.
I have another engine that was done by different shop. This engine is fine and runs great. But, Mark's engine runs smoother and is much faster off the line and does not feel like its going to fly apart at 50mph.
Brett
I have a GPW engine but by him and its amazing. Everything is balanced, ported and runs very smooth. It will cost several thousand dollars but it will not need to return to the shop. It would be worth shipping the engine to him.
I have another engine that was done by different shop. This engine is fine and runs great. But, Mark's engine runs smoother and is much faster off the line and does not feel like its going to fly apart at 50mph.
Brett
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Re: New Engine Builder/Shop wanted
Name and shame him Mike, as a warning to our members, this type of thing seems to happen worldwide, there are good guys out there though.
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Re: New Engine Builder/Shop wanted
as of Today I still don't have an engine & it looks like I will not get what I PAID for & he agreed to build me. I think I have been both fair & patient with him but enough is enough. The engine I received & installed 6/24/17 where I had to wait 3 days for a replacement timing chain cover. (they put the wrong type on) once a replacement cover was sent I installed it The first time it was driven & back on the road was 7/17/17 where it lasted 48 Miles & cracked so I've been stuck again without an engine & with no commitment as to when another is to be expected Since he will not commit to a delivery date for a replacement & also will not refund my money I've had to settle for him using an MB Block vs the Ford I was told I would get. When I will get this replacement God only knows... he refuses to refund any money to compensate for not getting a ford which is wrong in my opinion. Anyway I would strongly suggest anyone entering into any type of transaction with TONKA JEEP of Minnesota be very careful I suggest looking else where if you are contacted by him. I would be more than willing to share all the emails of my endeavor should someone want to enter into any type of work agreement with him. It pains me that this is the way it has gone. Mike
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I heard about tonnka jeep from a guy who had his jeep restored there poor quality i seen pics of the jeep very poor quality
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Re: Warning New Engine Builder/Shop wanted
If Mike paid with a credit card especially with documentation he should have the charge reversed.
John GIBBINS Member Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers [Ret], ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck & Auto Technician USA -2002 Licensed Motor Mech NSW MVIC 49593 Current 2015
TO DIAGNOSE, TROUBLESHOOT OR FAULT FIND ANY AUTO SYSTEM....
Understand how system parts interact with one another. GOOD parts can then be established & the NOT GOOD problem/s part/s isolated for repair or replacement.
TO DIAGNOSE, TROUBLESHOOT OR FAULT FIND ANY AUTO SYSTEM....
Understand how system parts interact with one another. GOOD parts can then be established & the NOT GOOD problem/s part/s isolated for repair or replacement.
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