Date:         Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:58:41 -0500
Reply-To:     Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stinkin' Audi Rims
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Jeff, I used a machine shop to do my engine and head work on my 85 Westy
that is down in Woodbridge. Can't recall the name (not sure if they are even
still there), but there is an industrial park off of Dawson Beach Rd. I
think the guy's shop was on Cannons Ct. He had a small 1-2 man
engine/machine shop that was in a row of industrual buildings.

Even if you can't find him, just taking a drive through the industrual area
there (it's only about 3-4 blocks in size), I'm sure you'll find other
machines shops.

Alternatively, in Manassas, heading down Rt 28 (before you get to the
downtown area), there are a bunch of automotive and lawnmower shops. There
is a performance auto shop on the left side of the road (I think its
actually called Performance Auto, or something like that), but they have a
full machine/welding shop next door. They did some machining and welding for
me (not a VW engine) that was very well done and reasonably priced.

Gregg in Oakton


On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 10:08 AM, Werner Schink
<werner.calnr@sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Jeff,
>
> If the tires are off the rims you might try what I did.  I got my rims
> bored
> out at a place that bores out engine blocks.  The used the same equipment
> --
> it lines up the cylinder using one tool - the engine block is locked in
> place - and then bores out the engine cylinder using a cutting tool.  Same
> technique for the wheels -- line up the wheel so it's centered and straight
> using the first tool -- lock it in place -- then bore out the hub to the
> desired diameter and depth.  It only took about a half hour for 5 rims.
>
> Werner in Sacto
>
> >OK, I don't know why, I thought this would be fairly simple and fun, but
> it
> is turning into a royal PITA. I can't find a machine shop that will bore
> out
> the center hubs. As mentioned before, the first shop wants me to leave the
> van, I don't see the need and feel they are just trying to drive up the
> bill
> ( one listee told me he had this done and expect to pay 15-20 bucks a
> rim-well I am in the Washington DC area so I imagine double or even triple
> that amount-God I hate this area!) Two others have told me they "don't have
> the equipment". From what I read on this I assumed it was going to be no
> big
> deal, now I am ready to give up! Jeff
> >
> >
> >
> >Jeff Stewart
>