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Author:  BKozan [ Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:51 am ]
Post subject:  Melb - Machine Shop Recommendations Please
As the title says, I'm looking for your favourite machine shop in the greater Melbourne area to help with my 1098 project. I would prefer someone with Mini specific knowledge, willing to give me a little advice along the way.

  • Crack Test Head and Crank
  • Hot Tank Head, Block, Trans Case, other bits (Diff Housing, Timing Cover, etc?)
  • Machine Bores, Grind Cam, Grind Crank (as needed / recommended by expert)
  • Machine Cam Followers
  • Remove and Replace Cam Liner Bearings
  • Anything else the guru's here recommend to be done?

Thanks! :D :D
Author:  850man [ Tue Jan 27, 2015 12:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Melb - Machine Shop Recommendations Please
:roll:
Author:  norm74 [ Tue Jan 27, 2015 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Melb - Machine Shop Recommendations Please
bnb engines in clayton on westall rd, speak to joe or bryson,
155 Westall Road, Clayton South VIC 3169
(03) 9547 9674
http://www.bnbengines.com.au
Author:  BKozan [ Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Melb - Machine Shop Recommendations Please
Thanks guys, I'll be giving both of these folks a call soon. I find that usually prices are very similar, so I almost always choose the nicer bloke. You know - the guy that has a bit of time to make sense of stuff for a amateur like me. :)
Author:  deluxe67 [ Fri Jan 30, 2015 1:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Melb - Machine Shop Recommendations Please
Link Automotive, Mitcham.

Bryan has been a Mini specialist 30 years plus. He's forgotten more than most of us know.
What machining they dont do, they use a company around the corner that does great work...
Author:  9YaTaH [ Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Melb - Machine Shop Recommendations Please
norm74 wrote:
bnb engines in clayton on westall rd, speak to joe or bryson,
155 Westall Road, Clayton South VIC 3169
(03) 9547 9674
http://www.bnbengines.com.au


A friend uses them a lot on other makes and is v happy...
Author:  Besser [ Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Melb - Machine Shop Recommendations Please
Crank Shaft Rebuilders, they know their stuff, keep up to date with the latest machines, tools and machining processes and are friendly. Just because the mini was designed in the 50's doesn't mean you need to stick with the tolerances and finishes of that time.
Author:  MiniBob [ Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Melb - Machine Shop Recommendations Please
I have gone with Crankshaft Rebuilders in Blackburn.
Certainly know their stuff.
I was explaining what I would like done and it was pointed out to me that my conrods had been dangerously ground back. :evil:
The metal where the bolts pass thru (not the rod caps) was less then a mill thick in places. Made me shudder when I think of what could have happened whilst fanging around some of the Gippsland mountain roads. :evil:
Now in recovery mode with some replacements.
Author:  Besser [ Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Melb - Machine Shop Recommendations Please
Try and get a tour at Crankies, if you're a toolie you'll need a paper bag and sit down half way through.
Author:  MiniBob [ Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Melb - Machine Shop Recommendations Please
Besser wrote:
Try and get a tour at Crankies, if you're a toolie you'll need a paper bag and sit down half way through.


That was awesome too. The place was knee deep in cranks.
There was a block being worked on from some sort of earth moving machine, (Katsumoto??) it was the size of a sofa and one leg would hve gone into the bores. Two blokes couldn't lift the crank.
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