Costa Mesa R & D

Pulled apart the rotating assembly which was pretty fused together from all the heat. Sleeves are trashed, bearings shredded, Rod bolts shot. Can’t figure out how to post any more pics. Never got an answer at Costa Mesa r and d. Guess I’ll start sourcing all new parts and start over on this now very expensive build. Thousands of dollars down the drain.

This place sucks. Took my vw motor there for sum machining. It took months to get my parts back, and when I finally got them back they didn’t do all that I asked I don’t recommend it at all. Better off driving the extra miles to rihmco.

Competent, honest .
Mr.Edwards knows every skilled engine machining/​rebuilding guy in the area. This is not your regular machine shop business. You need to adjust before you enter. You will be dealing with an Artist, a Genius and enigma of a character. So leave your attitude at the door. Just go with the flow — weird and unpredictable as it may seem. Do not rush him. Be clear but very polite and gentle. Go with whatever he recommends. No, you do not know better than him when it comes to Machining and engine building. Do not dicker with the price. He is very, very reasonable. Considering the level of skill and advice he is priceless. He may take 3 days or 3 months to do your work. That is his choice, not yours. Be prepared for either. Do not pester him for progress reports. Do not waste his time on small talk unless you know Sunnen tools better than he does or have a Zastava differential to give him. Do not try to impress him with your knowledge of machining — compared to him you are a novice. Ask intelligent questions and listen. I am a factory trained vehicle engineer from the largest European manufacturer and found his knowledge and skill to be humbling.
Pay immediately, in full, in cash and be grateful.
Remember, he is honest and totally competent.

Absolutely excellent service, very good price and super fast, highly recommended!
I took my motorcycle valve head here with a stripped thread, they gave me an estimated price and estimated completion date. The work was completed ahead of time and within $ 5 of the estimate.
I love this place!

Referred here by Tom from Tom’s auto repair and Adrian from Frsport. John the owner is easy to talk to and reliable. These guys have been machining engine parts for over 10 years. They are reliable and will do just about anything you want for your engine. John gave me and my friend a tour of his shop it was pretty cool. This is the only place that I will bring my engines from now on.

I have now been to Costa Mesa R & D twice now and each time, the guy is very helpful and everything has come back perfect and on a timely manner. He has worked on my car and my motorcycle and is fabulous. Prices are always very reasonable also!
Thanks
Costa Mesa R & D!