engine machine shop for 1UZFE rebuild - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

hoverguy5 · 06-25-2012, 07:38 PM

I have exhausted my google fu. Does anyone on here own or know of a very reputable engine machine shop? I have a lexus/toyota 1uzfe engine that needs rebuilding. I would prefer to give the work to someone local and or on pirate.

am4x4 · 06-26-2012, 10:38 AM

They are so cheap and last so long that it probably just makes sense to put in used one.

If you shop around I bet you could find one with around 100kmi for not much more than $500. I would rather have an untouched 100k factory motor than a rebuilt motor. Of course I have just never had good luck with rebuilt motors.

I am in the process of replacing the motor on my wifes 96 4runner. I had the choice of a 100k motor for $1000 or a rebuilt for $1300. I went with the used motor and it was not to save $300.

PHATIM · 06-26-2012, 12:04 PM

I use Bobs Machine in La Crescenta. I used to work there. Guy is way knowledgable about Toyotas. Look him up. Does all the work for our shop and a lot of Toyota dealers... Tell him Tim sent you.

LBHSBZ · 06-26-2012, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by am4x4

they are so cheap and last so long that it probably just makes sense to put in used one.

If you shop around i bet you could find one with around 100kmi for not much more than $500. I would rather have an untouched 100k factory motor than a rebuilt motor. Of course i have just never had good luck with rebuilt motors.

I am in the process of replacing the motor on my wifes 96 4runner. I had the choice of a 100k motor for $1000 or a rebuilt for $1300. I went with the used motor and it was not to save $300.

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mobil1syn · 06-27-2012, 09:40 AM

http://yotamasters.com/ is where i would start

Max Volume · 06-28-2012, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the name drop Mobil1syn, but if you are just looking for machine work then take it to Karls Auto Machine in Corona. That is who we use. It is an old school machine shop and they pretty much get everyones business around here. Karl has been in town for 20 or 30 years. Dont be in a hurry though, they are a small shop and are usually very busy.

billybob13 · 06-28-2012, 03:17 PM

spending money on a 1uz rebuild sounds spendy, especially when a good running used one can be had for about $8.

seriously.

drnut · 06-28-2012, 04:50 PM

I have one for sale it has 30-40K (JDM) and comes with an auto tranny. PM if your interested.

06-25-2012, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
hoverguy5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112907 Posts: 44	engine machine shop for 1UZFE rebuild I have exhausted my google fu. Does anyone on here own or know of a very reputable engine machine shop? I have a lexus/toyota 1uzfe engine that needs rebuilding. I would prefer to give the work to someone local and or on pirate.

06-26-2012, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
am4x4 Rock God Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50177 Location: simi valley, CA Posts: 1,542	They are so cheap and last so long that it probably just makes sense to put in used one. If you shop around I bet you could find one with around 100kmi for not much more than $500. I would rather have an untouched 100k factory motor than a rebuilt motor. Of course I have just never had good luck with rebuilt motors. I am in the process of replacing the motor on my wifes 96 4runner. I had the choice of a 100k motor for $1000 or a rebuilt for $1300. I went with the used motor and it was not to save $300. __________________ Toyota Link Suspension Systems, Weld On Beadlocks, Custom Fabrication, and More www.MayhemMetalWorks.com ________________________________________________ 05 GMC 2500HD d-max, 87 4runner, X chassis rock buggy my buggy build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...e33fc&t=488938

06-26-2012, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
PHATIM Granite Guru Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123101 Location: La Crescenta Posts: 618	I use Bobs Machine in La Crescenta. I used to work there. Guy is way knowledgable about Toyotas. Look him up. Does all the work for our shop and a lot of Toyota dealers... Tell him Tim sent you. __________________ 85 Yota shortbed, 5.29's,detroit, 6 shooters,,30splines, spool, duals w/ 4.7's, beadlocks,37 Pitbulls... still not done ------------------------------ 2003 F250 Crewcab sb v10

06-28-2012, 01:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Max Volume Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19077 Location: Socal Posts: 2,235	Thanks for the name drop Mobil1syn, but if you are just looking for machine work then take it to Karls Auto Machine in Corona. That is who we use. It is an old school machine shop and they pretty much get everyones business around here. Karl has been in town for 20 or 30 years. Dont be in a hurry though, they are a small shop and are usually very busy. __________________ yotamasters.com <-------- NEW WEBSITE IS HERE!!!!!

06-28-2012, 03:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
billybob13 we can go that way Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85972 Location: Roswell NM Posts: 8,369	spending money on a 1uz rebuild sounds spendy, especially when a good running used one can be had for about $8. seriously. __________________ FJ80 HIGH STEER KITS /forum/axles-tires-wheels/997804-fj80-high-steer-way-you-need.html Authorized ruffstuff dealer- pm me for pirate discount and free shipping! pm me for affordable built toyota 3rd members or parts! ADS racing shocks- i can save you money on those too!

06-28-2012, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
drnut Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 855 Location: Fontana,Ca Posts: 1,968	I have one for sale it has 30-40K (JDM) and comes with an auto tranny. PM if your interested. __________________ The worst day of rockcrawling is better than the best day at work!

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