Chippewa Valley Engine & Machine Inc.

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  Vincent Chaplinski
5 months ago
First off let me preface this by saying I never write bad reviews. I completely support small business and I understand that they need to earn a living. I took a 8V engine head in that had 4 bent valves. The head was pretty much brand new but timing belt skipped and bent a few valves. I dropped it off with specific instructions to just replace the bent valves, guides, and seals. No other work was requested or required. When I returned to pick it up the bill was MUCH more than expected. I paid the bill and went on my way. After the shock wore off and I started to stew on it a while. I looked at the invoice and realized that they had completely reconditioned the head. This was not supposed to be the work I had authorized. The work they did was great. The head looks amazing but it was not what I wanted. There is something to be said about following simple instructions, replacing a few parts does not mean a complete rebuild. Not to mention a couple of the charges on the invoice were, for lack of a better word, RIDICULOUS. $62 to remove and replace a single camshaft on a head. I have done it before and it takes 5 minutes. Like I told them when I dropped it off, the head was new, just replace the bent valves and parts associated with them. No need to go the extra mile to try to make me feel better. I work hard for my money too.

  bo engel
5 months ago
Excellent customer service and done within a reasonable time. Worked within my budget as well. Parts all organized and basically packaged up. No hidden or extra fees.Very pleased with my experience here.

  DarkHorse Racing
2 years ago
Chuck has always done great work for me above and beyond my expectations!

  John B
4 years ago
I dropped off a flywheel to be surfaced. They cleaned it up and had it ready for me right away the next morning. Great work. Brought in some axles for new bearings. Again, fast turn around and quality work.

  Joel Mikelson
3 years ago
Chuck has always done an amazing job on everything I have brought him. I have used them for many years and they have never let me down.

  Andre Brooks
3 years ago
Brought them case halves for a Subaru EJ engine. Took a month or so for them to bore/hone and hot tank. To later find out they never even measured the main line like I had asked multiple times. Will NEVER bring anything else there.

  Matt Lybert
12 years ago
I had Chuck do 3 Honda motors. All 3 are still alive with no problems, this guy is good, honest and busy. Trust me, its worth it.

  Michael Moulton
3 years ago
Chuck runs a fantastic shop! Been a customer for years!!

  Jeff Rye
5 years ago
Don't hold your breath on their turnaround time. Very slow and don't deliver on their promised turn around times