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SGKent 
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This is not a feedback thread. I tried to locate a link to Gary LeBlanc at suburban engine for another thread here but the webpage is gone and other than old Samba threads there is nothing recent. Did we lose Gary and his shop as a potential type 4 engine builder on the East Coast? Anyone know?
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sneakyjack
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Watchin
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curtp07
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| Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:44 pm Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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I talked with him earlier this year, late last year....he seemed to be busy...was still rebuilding..
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skills@eurocarsplus
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Location: sticksville, ct.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:57 pm Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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he has shit for sale
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?...ton=Search
looks as if he went all GEX with the spray paint though 
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SGKent
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Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:19 am Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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I tried search several different ways and got no hits. Glad you found it.
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Gregg in the 603
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 4:47 pm Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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I picked up my engine from him 3 weeks ago. He was cool, and busy! I left a few parts there and he shipped them my way last week. Gonna work with Randy in Maine hopefully soon to build it up. I was planning on texting Gary soon for my core refund. He's been great with replying
Requested mine with no paint
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Tcash
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| Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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Were are your case bolts along the center line?
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Mellow Yellow 74
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 1:46 am Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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Were are your case bolts along the center line?
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Nicely spotted, the 2.0 long block in the ad is the same
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Tcash
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 7:38 am Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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Were are your case bolts along the center line?
Tcash |
Nicely spotted, the 2.0 long block in the ad is the same |
That's odd, I wonder if the bottom ones are in. How do you warranty against leaks with the customer putting in the parting line bolts?
Notice how the through (big bolts) bolts have sealant on them. Use sealant when you install the parting line bolts and torque to spec in a cross hatch pattern starting from the middle.
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Gregg in the 603
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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The through bolts are in now, were not in on the picture, obviously. I just talked to him today. Said the website host was too expensive so he needs to find a new one.
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sneakyjack
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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Gary did respond quickly
I am still looking.
Thanks
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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Gary did respond quickly
I am still looking.
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What does he charge to build a type 4 if he's provided with a good core?
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SGKent
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: suburban engine |
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Gary did respond quickly
I am still looking.
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What does he charge to build a type 4 if he's provided with a good core? |
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1239461
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