Tom. M

Hi all,
I've got a friend of a friend who has a 356. He is looking for a shop that is familiar with and has a good reputation to do an engine rebuild for his 356 (Seattle/Tacoma). I don't have specific's on the year or model just yet. I know Walker's in Seattle does 914's and 911's..or at least did. Any recommendations out there..

thanks in advance,

bernard farquart

Wolfsburg on 14th in Ballard, go check out the restorations they have in progress, very nice work.

Tom. M

Thanks Bernard... I have forwarded the info..

roberga

Squire's or Chris Powell in Bellevue can not be beat

www.chrisgerman.com

Pcar944

Gerbers in queen anne. by fishermans terminal.

Not sure about 356's in particular.

http://www.gerbermotorsport.com/

bjzorn

Akers Auto Repair. He is the King when it comes to 356's.

Tom. M

I've had many recommendations for Akers...I have also forwarded recommendations for Walkers shop....not sure on Gerber..I do know they do 911's and have a penchant for expensive work...(former Paul Weir guys)..good work but expensive.

I guess the next question would be...what exactly is unique about a 356 motor?..I am just assuming its a 4 cyl boxer setup..air cooled..very beatlesq????No idea...

Thanks for the replies .....

bjzorn

There really isn't alot special about them. Just a VW typ III motor. Having used to work with most of the indy shops out there. in the Seattle area,they all do excellent work, Akers however has many years wrenching on 356's and had knows where to get most of the parts needed without long wait times. Plus he holds his annual Show and Shine and swap met every year so no shortage on parts

centerpunch

Although 356 engines are certainly very similar to VW engines, they are NOT VW engines.

Four cylinder 914's and 912E's did use VW engines, Type IV.

kiesan

Tom don't even mess around.

356 + Seattle = Akers

97C2s911

Ralph Meaney probably has mor eexperience with 356's than anyone in Seattle . He is semi retired .
phone # 206-369-3366

groovzilla

akers is great...ralph meaney is great

better price thru ralph most likely but akers will deliver on time

sort of a toss up