Greetings everyone,
I’m in a really difficult situation and looking for advice. Last June I dropped my BJ off at a mechanic for an engine rebuild. The mechanic claimed to be familiar with the diesel “B” engine and I agreed to obtain any parts that he was unable to get.
Upon Initial disassembly, the mechanic found that the wire screen on the oil intake had disintegrated and been sucked into the engine. As he (and the machinist) dug in more, they found more problems. So far, in addition to the engine rebuild kit that I purchased from SOR, I’ve obtained a new camshaft, lifters, oil intake, crankshaft (bought a donor engine to get that), head, clutch assembly and flywheel.
The machinist that the mechanic uses doesn’t work with the public, so basically, when the mechanic would call me and ask for new parts, I would get them. Most recently, the mechanic told me that I needed some different sized main and camshaft bearings (after the machine work the stock sized ones in the rebuild kit weren’t the right size) and I ordered them from Australia (they have cleared customs in California and should arrive this week).
Long story short (or long for that matter), the mechanic informed me last night that they no longer want to continue the job and that I should arrange to get my cruiser, all of the disassembled parts and the spare motor and pay the bill for what has already been done.
I’m worried because the vehicle is in a state where the engine is out (not sure what state of disassembly), the transmission is out, everything in the engine bay is out. This was a vehicle that had been completely restored (even had one of Keith’s turbos installed) right before I took it into the shop for the engine rebuild.
Does anyone have any advice for a mechanic on the east coast (close to VA if possible) who can finish this engine rebuild and put everything back together properly? Does anyone have any advice for what I should do now?
My only goal is to get it all back together looking like it looked the day it rolled into the shop (well, with the rebuilt motor that is).
I’m in a really difficult situation and looking for advice. Last June I dropped my BJ off at a mechanic for an engine rebuild. The mechanic claimed to be familiar with the diesel “B” engine and I agreed to obtain any parts that he was unable to get.
Upon Initial disassembly, the mechanic found that the wire screen on the oil intake had disintegrated and been sucked into the engine. As he (and the machinist) dug in more, they found more problems. So far, in addition to the engine rebuild kit that I purchased from SOR, I’ve obtained a new camshaft, lifters, oil intake, crankshaft (bought a donor engine to get that), head, clutch assembly and flywheel.
The machinist that the mechanic uses doesn’t work with the public, so basically, when the mechanic would call me and ask for new parts, I would get them. Most recently, the mechanic told me that I needed some different sized main and camshaft bearings (after the machine work the stock sized ones in the rebuild kit weren’t the right size) and I ordered them from Australia (they have cleared customs in California and should arrive this week).
Long story short (or long for that matter), the mechanic informed me last night that they no longer want to continue the job and that I should arrange to get my cruiser, all of the disassembled parts and the spare motor and pay the bill for what has already been done.
I’m worried because the vehicle is in a state where the engine is out (not sure what state of disassembly), the transmission is out, everything in the engine bay is out. This was a vehicle that had been completely restored (even had one of Keith’s turbos installed) right before I took it into the shop for the engine rebuild.
Does anyone have any advice for a mechanic on the east coast (close to VA if possible) who can finish this engine rebuild and put everything back together properly? Does anyone have any advice for what I should do now?
My only goal is to get it all back together looking like it looked the day it rolled into the shop (well, with the rebuilt motor that is).