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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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CA who can rebuild my engine in the bay area?

I blew my motor. anyone know of a rotary mechanic who can do a rebuild for me locally. im in Oakland. looking for something with 2-3hr radius
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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I personally prefer Rotary Evolution (Karack) though I have heard good things about Rick's Rotary. Rick's is in Pleasanton and Rotary Evolution is in Yuba City.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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I'd say Karack...


Junpower can do it too.
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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Ouch, how'd you blow it?
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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s4 turbo was smoking so i replaced it with a s5 i bought a while back. Apparently oil was low(very) and after taking the oil pipes to the turbo on n off it deaded all the oil pressure left. It overheated on the test drive( about 2.5mi) and blew the coolant seals. Im soo pissed it blew bc i didnt put oil in it!
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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you should take your car to karack... just wait till hes done with mine
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Ben (karack) rebuilt my REW about 10k miles ago and it's purring like a kitten.
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