Also consider Autosport in Seattle. They recently rebuilt my head, 3 helicoils, one crack and an overhaul for under eight hundred.
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1976 2002, 2743935, "TIN CUP" (Polaris), near Seattle

Auto Sport in Downtown did my bottom end and flywheel. I didn't find them to be very cheap, but I did find them to be SUPER professional and knowledgeable. I still call there from time to time with questions.

They are living encyclopedia's of car knowledge there, but O2s are a specialty of theirs.

Another vote for Autosport. They didnt seem all that organized when I went there, but they rebuilt my Volvo head when no one else could. Very knowledgeable and helpful too. These are real car guys here.

Another vote for Brad and Johnnie. They know their stuff.

Mike Kolbet at Accurate Machine in Kirkland is very good, too-
he has done both race heads and a racing bottom end for me.

I think we're forgetting a good shop in Tacoma, though...

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I have a car disease. There is no cure.
I'm not even managing the symptoms very well...

Another vote for Autosport, not just for the fantastic machine work and service- But I buy all my parts from them as well. Brad and Jonnie know just about everything about 2002s and will gladly share knowledge with any one who is interested, the down side (not really) I can NEVER get out of there in less than 20 mins - but I always leave enlightened.

also, for the quality and care they provide, I feel their prices reasonable
-mike
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sometimes owning a 2002 can actually get you out of a speeding ticket( 2 and counting)
1976 2002
1978 320i (for parts)
1997 M3 sedan

What....no love for Tacoma??

Thanks all for the references.

Well, Scott at Delta Cams will grind you a nice bumpstick,
but that's about the only Tacoma connection I have.

PM Auto out in Shelton's reputed to be excellent-
they did the first head on the race car, and it is very pretty.

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I have a car disease. There is no cure.
I'm not even managing the symptoms very well...

PM is a good shop
lotsa stuff to look at when you're there checking up on progress and stuff
Steve is an ex-tii guy and they flat out know 2002's

Jacks's Machine shop in Tacoma is a friend whose done a lot of work for me over the years and is a great guy.
253-572-0900
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Whenever you find you are on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
Mark Twain [Samuel Langhornne Clemens] (1835-1910)