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[Mini Viper]

does any one know any good engine machine shops in the northwest the closest to liverpool as possible, i already know 1 near me not sure of the name but wanted to know if ya know any that are good.

[Southy]

Mini Sport is an option mate in Padiham?

[mini-geek]

he said somewhere that's good lol

[Southy]

Speaking from your own experience of there engine machining?If not then I suggest you stop bad mouthing a company before you have actually used them.

[mini-geek]

They are ok they make some great stuff,, but I would be warey of having machine work done by them.. but saying that after recent experience from a supposedly good engine builder I won't be using any mini specialists for engine work as some most seems to be very poor.

That's not to say they are all bad, I am yet to be filled with confidence. but I now have a machine shop I use that are impeccable for quality... I will PM you the details they are in warrington

[Mini Viper]

i was thinking of using mini sport but wernt sure of ther quality, has any body had any work done by them an could you leave feedback about them thanks.

[ANON]

will get you details of someone liverpool ish tomorrow. they've been doing mini stuff for years but can't for the life of me remember the name!!

what is it you want doing by the way?

[Mini Viper]

balancing of the crankshaft and conrods
cylinders boring out +0.060"
and the block skiming

[minitman]

Hi, there is a very good machine shop in Irlam, south Manchester. it is off the main road up a lane near the old railway line. I shall try to find out a name for you. A friend has just had his head skimmed and rebuilt for a Landrover. I know he was very pleased with the work and the price was very good. He is a turner himself so that should be some sort of recomendation.
I hope i can get it for you.

[Sprocket]

The Headshop UK

http://www.yell.com/...0812/index.html

[Big_Adam]

I found the best method is go to a repair place and ask who they use, then go to the next repair place and ask who they use mentioning the first place to see what they say.

You look nuts but you get a machinist out of it. You DON'T need a mini one, you need a good one. My machinist isn't a mini specialist, but when you walk in and he working on an engine block from 1910 you know he's good.

[mrbridger]

does any one know any good engine machine shops in the northwest the closest to liverpool as possible, i already know 1 near me not sure of the name but wanted to know if ya know any that are good.

try these mate.

Newtons Engineers & Steel Fabricators Ltd

122 South Street,
LIVERPOOL,
L8 3TN
0151 727 2609

[mike.]

The Headshop UK

http://www.yell.com/...0812/index.html

I can also recommend headshop in Warrington - They are very good at what they do.

Although i've used minisport aswell and they did a good job for a cheaper price.

Edited by mike., 09 February 2011 - 01:15 AM.

[ANON]

don't think it was the place i was thinking of but mate of mine sends all his cranks to newtons, 727 5050

[Mini Viper]

i went to mini sport instead seen as ther a mini specialist