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thehulk
PostPosted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:24 am 
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Hey guys!
just looking for a decent engine rebuilder that is reasonably priced! :)
mainly just to bore out the pistons

Thanks!

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Minimadmarty
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http://www.minimakeovers1275.com/

These guys in St Albans claim to be the cheapest in Australia. No idea on their quality but they do specialise in Mini engines so worth a shot. Maybe someone on here can recommend or condemn?
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Irish Yobbo
PostPosted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:01 am 
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Minimadmarty wrote:
http://www.minimakeovers1275.com/

These guys in St Albans claim to be the cheapest in Australia. No idea on their quality but they do specialise in Mini engines so worth a shot. Maybe someone on here can recommend or condemn?


There was a discussion on this seller before:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=76897

They seem pretty new, and some people seem a bit distrusting, but from the above thread it seems that most people who have dealt with them are happy.
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talfox
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I have delt with them. Feel free to PM me for more info.

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thehulk
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well i gave him a ring and he quoted me $3500 for a new 998 engine, fully reconditioned

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thehulk wrote:
well i gave him a ring and he quoted me $3500 for a new 998 engine, fully reconditioned

He has them listed on his website for only $3295??

http://www.minimakeovers1275.com/mini-p ... id=3726350

1100 engine for not much more.. comes with super rare blue spark plugs too!

http://www.minimakeovers1275.com/mini-p ... id=4577081

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thehulk
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well that aint honest is it.
it was my dad that called him earlier, so i might ring tomorrow and see if i can woo him ;)
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but i dont know if im willing to deal with someone like that anymore...

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Link Automotive. Best! www.linkauotmotive.com.au
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LINK AUTOMOTIVE by far the best .Yes it will cost more but you will end up with an engine that will last a lot longer .

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Minimadmarty wrote:
http://www.minimakeovers1275.com/

These guys in St Albans claim to be the cheapest in Australia. No idea on their quality but they do specialise in Mini engines so worth a shot. Maybe someone on here can recommend or condemn?



SORRY thehulk I may have given you a bum steer I'm starting to only hear not so good stuff about these guys!
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thehulk
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Minimadmarty wrote:
Minimadmarty wrote:
http://www.minimakeovers1275.com/

These guys in St Albans claim to be the cheapest in Australia. No idea on their quality but they do specialise in Mini engines so worth a shot. Maybe someone on here can recommend or condemn?



SORRY thehulk I may have given you a bum steer I'm starting to only hear not so good stuff about these guys!



thats alright! its better that we all know i think! :)

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I've heard a couple of horror stories now that I understand people don't want publish on a public forum!
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I fully recommend Len Read in Somerville (out the back of Frankston).

He builds my race engines (and many others) and puts the same quality into road cars but can work to your budget.

http://www.racepointdevelopments.com/

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Gulsons got an 1150cc rebuilt. Only $200 at the moment

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MOKE-MORRIS- ... 20e0d380a4
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David Walker, ex Northern Mini from when Henry owned it builds great engines. He now works at Caufield Jag but works on Minis at home. I can dig out his number if anyone wants it.

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