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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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Northern California Rotary shop thread

As stated. The old thread is down so i'm making a new one. The only ones I remember were...

Rick's Rotary in Pleasanton - http://www.ricksrotary.com/

PR Motorsports - http://www.prmotorsports.com

Forum member Karack - I can't recall if he has a website, but you can search for him.

Please post up any Northern California rotary shops that I missed as it's probably a lot.

Search keywords: rotary repair shop shops turbo tune rebuild port reman re-manufactured engine

Thanks guys!
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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My buddy and I do rebuilds from home (we are located in Oakland and I am currently looking for a shop to rent).
Budget rebuilds starting at $1800 short block,
New apex seals and O rings.
We also offer removal and installs and other mechanical and diagnostic work for rotary powered cars.
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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I know he's already been mentioned, but +1 for Karack. My FD's purring like a kitten.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 01:38 AM
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you wouldnt happen to have the number for his shop would you?
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 03:54 AM
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I met a guy tonight on highway 9 who says his name is Ivan, he said that he works on rotaries, and is well known in the community, has anyone hear of this guy? Is he legit? I live in the south bay, he said lived in Sunnyvale.
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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i'm around but some delay in getting around to my PM's until i get the shop somewhat cleared out of cars, they keep piling up under my nose..
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Karack
i'm around but some delay in getting around to my PM's until i get the shop somewhat cleared out of cars, they keep piling up under my nose..

I just want to say that Ben (Karack) is a stand-up guy with GREAT work,prices, and customer service!
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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anyone power fc tuners in norcal?
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 05:23 AM
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Anymore shop???
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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+1 for karack
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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anyone know a repair shop up around chico? itll be nice to know a shop up there to go to or some people since ill be moving there up in the fall.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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im looking for a shop that will service injectors
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by xUnKnOwNx
im looking for a shop that will service injectors
if u mean cleaning it than u can send it to rc engineering
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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i need someone to help me take em out, and i heard its alot of work....
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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if u know how to take the uim and stuff off the engine than it would be easy

if not than u might have to bring to some local rotary shop to take it out than send it
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Who can do AC Diagnostic leak work? I got a Leak in the AC system and wanna know where it is....

How much is an A/C Diagnostic?

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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by xUnKnOwNx
i need someone to help me take em out, and i heard its alot of work....
Also send them out to RC engineering for balance and bench flow.
I can help take them out for $100 bux at your place if close.
PM me

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Who can do AC Diagnostic leak work? I got a Leak in the AC system and wanna know where it is....

How much is an A/C Diagnostic?
Sorry Deus,
I just dont Like working on AC systems except for removing them.
There could be a few spots you sprung a leak from starting from the most likely to least

Front AC condensor located in front of the Water Radiator

Remove each line and check the ends for leaks and cracks.

Broken or blown O rings

Bad compressor

ECT.

Put some pressure into the system and listen for leaks,this is the first way I would check.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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i am a shop in ukiah that services all rotary powered vehicles with an average of seven a month. i have two third gens and have been doing this for 27 years now. cal licenced auto repair facility called bulldog auto center in ukiah. look me up.
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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anyone know a repair shop up around chico? itll be nice to know a shop up there to go to or some people since ill be moving there up in the fall.
pm'd you
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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i'm around but some delay in getting around to my PM's until i get the shop somewhat cleared out of cars, they keep piling up under my nose..
Hey Ben!, long time no see... want me to bring my RX3 by sometime? : )

Originally Posted by fastlinetuning
i am a shop in ukiah that services all rotary powered vehicles with an average of seven a month. i have two third gens and have been doing this for 27 years now. cal licenced auto repair facility called bulldog auto center in ukiah. look me up.
I drove my RX3 up to Willits last weekend... Is the rotary scene big at all in your area?
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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SOUTH BAY For OEM REPAIR/MAINTENANCE.

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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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have some spots available, those who needed rebuilds or service drop me a PM. i'll be checking the forums up until christmas.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by hyperlitenerd
I met a guy tonight on highway 9 who says his name is Ivan, he said that he works on rotaries, and is well known in the community, has anyone hear of this guy? Is he legit? I live in the south bay, he said lived in Sunnyvale.
Ivan's been around forever and he is well known in the Bay Area. Pretty honest guy that does good quality work. He's the guy with the FD in his living room!!! I sold him one of my S5 TII's a few years back and saw it for myself. Sure enough, under a car cover in the middle of his living room was a FD that still had the new car smell!
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