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Soop
backyard mechanic


Joined: 30 May 2002
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2003 8:44 pm    Post subject: You can't recon a g200w ? WTF? Reply with quote

Today I rang city dismantlers and made a few enquiries about reconditioning my g200w (twincam).

He said that those motors could not be reconditioned as over time they develop piston slap and the bores become oval shaped. Therefore a full rebore and larger pistons are always needed. You cannot simply replace rings and bearings.

He quoted me $1300 for a 3/4 bottom end rebuild.

Anyone got any experiences from DOHC recons/rebuilds ?
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Gene FJ20DET
hod rodder


Joined: 06 Oct 2001
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Location: brisbane

PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2003 9:17 pm    Post subject: Re: You can't recon a g200w ? WTF? Reply with quote

u in brisbane?? the gemi shop recos them. he just re/built a 250+hp one for anderw (aka GEM4PLAY)
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ExGem
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Joined: 10 Feb 2003
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2003 5:57 pm    Post subject: Re: You can't recon a g200w ? WTF? Reply with quote

Speak to Steve at Just Gemini Spares definately don't go to city dismantlers. You can contact him on 8258 7722.
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martin
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Joined: 04 Oct 2001
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2003 7:13 pm    Post subject: Re: You can't recon a g200w ? WTF? Reply with quote

so could the gemini shop get gaskets etc as well at decent prices?

i dunno if its worth a trip north just to get it done properly Neutral
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gem
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Joined: 23 Dec 2001
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 24, 2003 11:34 pm    Post subject: Re: You can't recon a g200w ? WTF? Reply with quote

Gene you say 250+hp is this a turbo twin cam???

soop you can reco any engine it is a matter of sourcing the parts from the right people.I would first find out whether the pistons and block are worn out.If you need more info e-mail me.gem.
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