Engine shop recommendation in Inland Empire/So Cal?????

[Dirty Daytona]

Can anyone recommend a good, reliable shop for engine work in the Inland Empire? I live in the Menifee/Murrieta area but I am open to traveling anywhere in So Cal. 27 Daytona with 496 HO with cooling issues, more than likely needs a head gasket. I'm not looking for performance work, just for a shop to diagnose and repair the issue. Thanks guys.

 

[Xring01]

Arrow Engines in Temecula...
Dave does a great job, but he has a big backlog of work right now...which shows that people are willing to wait for him...

He is about 1 mile from Tem DMV

 

[Dirty Daytona]

Arrow Engines in Temecula...
Dave does a great job, but he has a big backlog of work right now...which shows that people are willing to wait for him...

He is about 1 mile from Tem DMV

Thank you. When you say “big backlog” do you know if that means weeks or months?

 

[02HoWaRd26]

As finicky as the 496 is I’d start with a call to Alexi at BoostPower. Even if you only want to do the head gasket he still knows the motor, as well may be able to diagnose why the head gasket failed.

 

[rivermobster]

Can anyone recommend a good, reliable shop for engine work in the Inland Empire? I live in the Menifee/Murrieta area but I am open to traveling anywhere in So Cal. 27 Daytona with 496 HO with cooling issues, more than likely needs a head gasket. I'm not looking for performance work, just for a shop to diagnose and repair the issue. Thanks guys.

Engine still in the boat?

GT Performance. Upland. Not all that far from you.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Waynes in Riverside

 

[robby dmax]

Teague!! You get what you pay for!!

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Teague!! You get what you pay for!!

Teague won’t open up or touch a 496 last i heard. They will bolt on headers or a blower but won’t go inside them.

 

[mash on it]

Waynes in Riverside

Please, not Wayne's.

Dan'l

 

[69hondo]

Please, not Wayne's.

Dan'l

Second this, Waynes has gone way down hill.

 

[robby dmax]

Teague won’t open up or touch a 496 last i heard. They will bolt on headers or a blower but won’t go inside them.

Wow never heard that!! Be worth the phone call to check.

 

[Xring01]

Thank you. When you say “big backlog” do you know if that means weeks or months?

I was in there a few months ago... he helps me will all my stupid questions,
Asked him how business was, he just stated he had alot of work on his hands.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Wow never heard that!! Be worth the phone call to check.

That was what they told me when i was looking at buying some Raylar parts and a whipple.

 

[boataholic]

Have a few options, Temecula Speed and Marine talk with Pete see how busy he is. Or head up the 15 to Norco GS Marine.

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[adam909]

Can anyone recommend a good, reliable shop for engine work in the Inland Empire? I live in the Menifee/Murrieta area but I am open to traveling anywhere in So Cal. 27 Daytona with 496 HO with cooling issues, more than likely needs a head gasket. I'm not looking for performance work, just for a shop to diagnose and repair the issue. Thanks guys.

what makes you think head gasket?

 

[farmo83]

Most of the good shops will have a decent backlog at this point.

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

Call Mike Podwoski at JP Marine in East County San Diego. He will take care of you 619-933-6540

 

[Dirty Daytona]

Call Mike Podwoski at JP Marine in East County San Diego. He will take care of you 619-933-6540

Thank you sir

 

[Dirty Daytona]

what makes you think head gasket?

Having intermittent overheat issues last season. Heat exchanger gaskets went bad and I didn’t know it, lost all my coolant and went to limp mode. Replaced heat exchanger gaskets and impeller. After doing that ran fine except for coming to idle after mid to high speed runs it would steam and get up around 210. Finally checked the coolant reservoir with one of those gadgets that check for exhaust presence in the coolant and it turned color in a micro second. So I’m guessing a small break in the head gasket.

 

[robby dmax]

That was what they told me when i was looking at buying some Raylar parts and a whipple.

gotcha I don’t think a lot of people cared for the raylar 496 stuff as there was a few problem.
i would bet Teague would do head gaskets on a stock 496. Plus you can’t beat the service you get a Teague and he stands behind what he does and you don’t have to worry if there doors are going to be open next week.

 

[HPBoats83]

Quality Performance Marine!


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[farmo83]

gotcha I don’t think a lot of people cared for the raylar 496 stuff as there was a few problem.
i would bet Teague would do head gaskets on a stock 496. Plus you can’t beat the service you get a Teague and he stands behind what he does and you don’t have to worry if there doors are going to be open next week.

I agree I'm sure teague will repair any stock mercruiser setup.