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Date:         Mon, 26 Jun 1995 16:02:24 -0700 (PDT)
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From:         Steve Johnson <sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com>
Subject:      Re: 82 rebuild advice sough

So Harvey Chao says: > > I think I'd go with the local guy. That way if anything goes wrong, you > can complain to them directly. GEX is in the mags, but I rather (if I > had to) be able to get in the persons face if something goes wrong and > they're not willing to fix it. > > > FWIW - I look at it from a different view - At least in theory, the GEX > engines are completly rebuilt on a production line basis. That means > standardization and experience. How many rebuilds on this type of engine > does the local guy do, and when was the last one done? If the GEX blows up > underwarranty, and your local guy is reputable, you should have no problem. > If it is out of warranty - you are probably on your own in any case. Based on > an insignificant sample size of 1 - when I needed a longblock to replace my > vanagon diesel, the GEX route was the most cost effective, and since > rebuilding VW diesels is not common to most shops, a production rebuild seemed > to offer the best chance of a good product.

You're probably right, although, there are some very good local guys, I prefer someone who does it daily or assembly line. I guess the other reason I said the local guy too was because one of the local rebuilders is a very good one.

Steven

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com


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