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Jgilliam914
post Nov 5 2025, 07:54 AM
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I am in need of a machine shop to line bore my case.
I don't think it is off by much but would rather make sure prior to tearing it down.
I am in the Bradenton Area (winter home) and seem to be several VW shops in the vicinity.
But would prefer someone who has knowledge of using a reputable shop.
Curious of what to expect on price as well.
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post Nov 5 2025, 08:07 AM
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The secret to getting quality machine work is to not be hooked into the idea of finding a local shop.
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post Nov 5 2025, 09:08 AM
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The secret to getting quality machine work is to not be hooked into the idea of finding a local shop.


100% agree

Wrap the case in a harbor freight blanket. Grab a black and yellow plastic bin from a box store. Line it with a couple layers of cardboard. Drop in the blanket wrapped case and zip tie it shut. Now you can ship it anywhere.
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post Nov 5 2025, 10:27 AM
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JB Racing in Tavares would be my only choice
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JB Racing or Extreme Heads (not sure if they do cases but they will know who to send it to)
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post Nov 5 2025, 03:16 PM
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QUOTE(Jgilliam914 @ Nov 5 2025, 08:54 PM) *

I am in need of a machine shop to line bore my case.
I don't think it is off by much but would rather make sure prior to tearing it down.
I am in the Bradenton Area (winter home) and seem to be several VW shops in the vicinity.
But would prefer someone who has knowledge of using a reputable shop.
Curious of what to expect on price as well.
Thanks in Advance
Jerry


You won't know if it needs a "line bore" until you (or a competent machinist) disassemble the motor and measure things. One of the benefits of the Type IV motor is that it holds up to wear and abuse so much better than a Type 1. Probably doesn't need a "line bore", but might need some work done on the crank journals and some work on the deck as they tend to sink.

Don't be afraid to ship it to a competent machinist. But, would also add that removing the studs from the case before shipping makes the "decking" of the case easier, saves you $$ (machine shops charge to remove studs), and saves shipping costs due to the smaller bin, etc. So, follow Mepstein's suggestions on shipping, but remove studs first.
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post Nov 5 2025, 03:22 PM
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QUOTE(Jgilliam914 @ Nov 5 2025, 08:54 PM) *

I am in need of a machine shop to line bore my case.
I don't think it is off by much but would rather make sure prior to tearing it down.
I am in the Bradenton Area (winter home) and seem to be several VW shops in the vicinity.
But would prefer someone who has knowledge of using a reputable shop.
Curious of what to expect on price as well.
Thanks in Advance
Jerry


You won't know if it needs a "line bore" until you (or a competent machinist) disassemble the motor and measure things. One of the benefits of the Type IV motor is that it holds up to wear and abuse so much better than a Type 1.

Don't be afraid to ship it to a competent machinist. But, would also add that removing the studs from the case before shipping makes the "decking" of the case easier, saves you $$ (machine shops charge to remove studs), and saves shipping costs smaller bin, etc. So, follow Mepstein's suggestions on shipping, but remove studs first.

Yes, remove studs.
We recently got shipped a case from an expensive race car. All the studs were in, minimal packing in a cardboard box. No damage. 1 in a million. The only way to ship it with studs is in a wood crate.
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post Nov 5 2025, 03:26 PM
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Get the correct tool for that and it should be pretty simple. Takes less than a minute on each one normally
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post Nov 5 2025, 04:26 PM
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I've had to tear a rebuilt motor down before that did need a line bore... and then a 2nd rebuild.

its more common than you think..
these things are old now

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post Nov 5 2025, 06:38 PM
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Agree with TC….JB top shelf .
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I've had to tear a rebuilt motor down before that did need a line bore... and then a 2nd rebuild.

its more common than you think..
these things are old now

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Yes, of course. But, willing to bet you didn't measure it and know it needed a line bore before you tore it down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 6 2025, 09:33 AM
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Pretty hard to measure without fixture and the having an experienced machinist without the skill. I sent everything to the machinist and except the case. Wouldn’t do another rebuild without shipping the case next time
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