Head work

[lotusposition]

Hello,
Can anyone please recommend a competent Engine workshop in south/south west UK for cylinder head valve seat replacement ?

[elans3]

Bob Dove Motorsports, Barnstaple, Devon.
The only one I have personal experience of would be JW Engines (James Wile), ex John Smirthwaite Motorsport., but he's in Tamworth. He rebuilt my standard S3 S/E motor into a little frecracker.

[lotusposition]

Not exactly inundated with replies but thanks to elans3 for your response.
Does anyone here know who used to do the engine machining for Miles Wilkins?

[alan.barker]

I would suggest phoning Miles he's retired now so i don't see a problem.
For sure you need someone who preheats the Head very slowly and uses Liquid Nitrogen to cool the Seats.
Alan

[RichardHawkins]

Not exactly close to you, but I have been pleased with work done by Serdi UK in Uxbridge. They are at least on your side of London. I originally made the mistake of using a company (Coventry Boring and Metalling) who were convenient but made a mess of fitting the valve seats. Better travelling further than doing it twice.

Richard Hawkins

[lotusposition]

Thanks all, do you know Miles' telephone number ?

[nmauduit]

edit: moved to other section (somehow posted on wrong thread...)

[patrics]

Hi,
I use Craig Beck Racing
Goslings/Dunstall Green, Newmarket CB8 8TZ

01638 500363

Regards
Steve

[Bahamayellow]

Might be worth giving Eddie Thompson a ring at TTR and see who he uses or reccomends. There is a guy in Lichfield who has done a couple of jobs for me Gery Wainwright but don't know anyone Lotus wise down your way.

Mike

[lotusposition]

Many thanks for all your replies so far.
I was hoping for somewhere closer to me.
Does anyone have Miles Wilkins current telephone number?