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[mattrsa]

Hi All 

 

I'm in the very early stages of stripping down a 1275 engine which I plan to rebuild. My initial thoughts I to get it rebored to 1310 but looking for recommendation for places which can do this in Liverpool/North West area. 

I have done a quick google search and search on the forum but not had much luck. Ideally would like a place which has experience with the A+ engine so I can chat through my options.

 

Thanks in advance

[beardylondon]

I know not that close to you, but I used these guys, very reasonable priced and super helpful, no BS, but they have had long lead times, as they are popular.

Worth a call, as they are very knowledgeable and will chat through the options.

http://bromsgroveengineservices.com/

Edited by beardylondon, 06 October 2020 - 10:31 AM.

[Mini Manannán]

I'd recommend Road and Competition Engineering (RACE) near Preston. Jim and his team did an excellent job of relining and rebuilding my engine. They don't have a website, they do have a presence on Facebook (but don't rely on it -they're old skool) give them a bell on 01254 831644

[panky]

Try Lane Ends in St Helens, well established traditional shop. I've only had a cylinder head done by them (non Mini) but they did a fine job, someone else on here used them and seemed happy.

[humph]

I'd recommend Road and Competition Engineering (RACE) near Preston. Jim and his team did an excellent job of relining and rebuilding my engine. They don't have a website, they do have a presence on Facebook (but don't rely on it -they're old skool) give them a bell on 01254 831644

 

Jim is currently building the engine for my Elf, so far comms and progress have been good.  If you get to visit the workshop it's a proper Aladdins cave, certainly not the sterile main dealer type operating theatre you see these days:-). Ringing the number above is the best bet as mentioned Jim doesn't really do IT.

Edited by humph, 06 October 2020 - 02:50 PM.

[mattrsa]

Thank Guys. I will give the places mentioned above a call. Currently waiting patiently for flywheel puller I order to arrive so fully dismantle and have a proper look at things.

[Maccmike8]

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[Avtovaz]

i phoned lane ends when i wanted my 998 one size over and it was around £200+vat, and seemed quite arsey on the phone.

 

I went to diesel craft in widnes, and i think it was £120 all in. I had a few other jobs done at the same time, the valve guides, seats, and i forget what else, but it was ok price.

 

They have done quite a few mini engines, and also did the head on my volvo b230, did the machining to make it solid lifters, skimmed the head, reseated the valves, etc.

[minifreek1]

Theres also Wigan Engines, local to me but never used them.

 

https://www.wiganengines.com/

 

They might only do head skims/rebuilds though... Not sure about a rebore/overbore...

Edited by minifreek1, 10 October 2020 - 04:57 PM.

[Maccmike8]

Crewe Engines too. 

Dont know their quality but when I went past the other day they has 2 lorries and a vintage tractor on the go. On their website they state they do classic cars.