frodo_monkey 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Hi, I've an XU10J2 head which I want to put on my 1.6 block, but before that I want to treat it to 3-angle valve seats, and a bit of a port and polish. Having searched a bit, QED sounds like a safe bet... But its a hell of a drive from near Northallerton (Just south of Middlesbrough) - can anybody recommend somebody a little closer? Basically I'm just being cheap and not wanting to shell out on a courier. I do have occasional reason to go down to Sussex (parents live down that way), but would prefer to have the work done somewhere local. Any ideas? Frodo PS Before anyone suggests it, I've heard a few dubious reports from mates about a certain company based the other side of the Pennines, so don't particularly want to go there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max0 5 Posted August 25, 2006 Hi, I've an XU10J2 head which I want to put on my 1.6 block, but before that I want to treat it to 3-angle valve seats, and a bit of a port and polish. Having searched a bit, QED sounds like a safe bet... But its a hell of a drive from near Northallerton (Just south of Middlesbrough) - can anybody recommend somebody a little closer? Basically I'm just being cheap and not wanting to shell out on a courier. I do have occasional reason to go down to Sussex (parents live down that way), but would prefer to have the work done somewhere local. Any ideas? Frodo PS Before anyone suggests it, I've heard a few dubious reports from mates about a certain company based the other side of the Pennines, so don't particularly want to go there Alister Anchorage Lane, Northallerton gets my vote. There is also a place down castle hills in northallerton but id go see Alister. If you dont know where anchorage lane is give me a shout as i live in northallerton Alister Anchorage Lane, Northallerton gets my vote. There is also a place down castle hills in northallerton but id go see Alister. If you dont know where anchorage lane is give me a shout as i live in northallerton edit ive got a breaker bar if you need a hand with ya engine Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest andy309goodwood Posted August 25, 2006 dont know any one up there but can strongly recomend mark shilliber down devon way , well worth the postage costs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickie 3 Posted August 26, 2006 Northern Rebore Services 54-56 Elswick Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6JH Tyne and Wear Tel: 0191 273 4326 Fax: 0191 2734326 Internet: www.northernrebore.co.uk these guys are top notch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfield 20 Posted August 26, 2006 Ive never had head work done there but ive had a bottom end from Autosprint over by brum, they advertise in the back of retro cars iirc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christopher 5 1 Cars Posted August 28, 2006 Ive never had head work done there but ive had a bottom end from Autosprint over by brum, they advertise in the back of retro cars iirc. Give Guy Croft a ring. You can see the quality of his work on the site. (He is about 111 miles from you). He is legendary in the fiat/lancia world and has race tuned all types of engines including cosworth and the like. He builds whole engines and heads to any spec and designs pistons and the like. Bear in mind that this work is mainly for race engines. WWW.GCROFT.COM GUY CROFT RACING ENGINES - RENOWNED COMPETITION ENGINE BUILDER OFFERING EXTREME LIMIT CYLINDER HEAD FLOWBENCH DEVELOPMENT AND OVERHAUL ON ALL ALLOY COMPETITION HEADS WITH FULL SUPPORTING DATA INCLUDING ALFA ROMEO, FORD, VW, FIAT, LANCIA, BMW, VAUXHALL, PEUGEOT, SUZUKI, TOYOTA AGENT FOR CP PISTONS, CUNNINGHAM RODS, NGK RACE PLUGS, HELIX CLUTCHES, KENT CAMS 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE INCLUDING FORMULA ONE ENGINES AND HEAD PREP EXCLUSIVELY FOR RACE AND RALLY TEL: (0)1522 705 222 FAX: (0)1522 705 333 UNIT 3B, WHISBY RD., LINCOLN UK. LN6 3QT E mail: croftengines@aol.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dom9 2 Posted August 28, 2006 Ive never had head work done there but ive had a bottom end from Autosprint over by brum, they advertise in the back of retro cars iirc. Another vote for Autosprint from me... Depending on how far away he is from you! You are unlikely to find much cheaper, either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
