Registration Fee.......
 

Shaun,

You registered and paid your fee for the April 2022 Engine Rebuilding Workshop but failed to attend due work conflict. A few of the participants were from previous schedules (2020 & 2021) attended the last Workshop in April 2022. I was doing the Workshop as a passion and enjoy meeting people with similar interest.

It would be my pleasure to see you attend the next Engine Rebuilding Workshop and considered a seat reserved for you. Thank you for offering to raise some $$ to pay for the refund.

The problem with the April 2020 Workshop cancellation was not my fault and was openly discussed to have it on a later date. The guy never once communicated with me until last week. At first, I thought he was a scammer requesting a refund. He was still waiting for the details like venue for the April 2020 Workshop until last week(?).

Lastly, thanks to you and others for offering some $$ to cover the refund. There were several members who failed to attend the Workshop and gratuitously donated their fees like you. They could all attend in the next Workshops. Please contact me. Thanks.

Tony

I'm in if it's mid-May and can pay now.

Hi Tony
I would be keen when you nail down some exact dates.

Hi Tony,

I would like to attend in April or May. Please count me in.

Happy to contribute a little extra if it helps to get the complainer off your back.

Ross

I know that I had paid an extra $50 (happily) because of this issue before, and so that it would be addressed. Tony's class was well worth the expense, but the monies we all paid should have addressed the problem person.

Tony, great to see you offering this class again!

I'd like to attend once you finalize the date(s). I was signed up for a previous session but couldn't at the time due to covid.

Tony, please check your email.
Cheers,
Johan

Hi Tony - I would like to attend, please add my name to the queue.

thanks!
Jonathan

Great two days. I attended in April 22. Seeing Tonys home made tools is worth the price of admission on its own.

I had a great time and learned great deal at Tony's class as well. @AIKidd, agreed the tools he made were fantastic! Tony is a super guy and his efforts were greatly appreciated.

David

Hello Tony,

2 of us would like to attend a course when you hold one.
PM sent
Thanks,
Mike, Blair

Change in Venue..........
 

For those people who had attended the previous Engine Rebuilding Workshops (April 2018, September 2021, and April 2022), the venue was held in a very nice commercial building with ample parking space. Transporting the engines, tools, tables, chairs, etc. was a logistic challenge for me. And after paying the daily room rental, I could barely get $20 per hour for my 10-hour a day work. But I enjoyed every minute with you guys.

It was never intended to be a business venture in the first place and would like to do it again. I am finishing my three-car garage/carport at the moment and move the venue at my place. I don’t have an exotic garage but a decent work area to conduct the Workshop. My garage has no built-in AC or heater but I could provide electric fans and space heaters if we ever need them.

One thing I like to add to the Workshop which I was not allowed due to insurance restriction during the previous sessions is to do an initial start-up of a 911 motor in a home-made engine test stand. I have been running 911 motors in my garage for many years now. And for those people interested in CIS, I have plenty to share with you.

Right now, I am looking for late April to early May 2023. The schedule would be the same like in the past. Monday & Tuesday and Thursday & Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) with 1-hour lunch break. For the prospective participants, we will have the details in a separate email.

So let’s begin a head count:

Tentative dates and we could slide the dates:
April 24-25 (tentatively closed)
April 27-28

May 1-2
May 4-5
May 8-9
May 11-12

Tony

I can make the April 27-28 timeslot Tony.

+1 for april 27-28

Tony APR 27-28 please... (Chris Powell)

Thanks Tony!

I'm in for May 11-12.
-Dennis

Tony,

Either May 8-9 or 11-12 for 2 of us.
Thx.
Mike, Blair

Tony - note that the 27-28 APR dates line up good for us coming from out of the area to also drive over to the Porsche swap meet on the 29th at Carlisle.

Thanks!

Chris

May 11-12 good for me !!

April 24-25
April 27-28

May 1-2
May 4-5

all work for me

Tony, my father and I would love to do 27/28 APR

Hi Tony,

Please count me in for April 24/25.

(as a second choice I could do May 11/12 but prefer April 24/25)

Thanks

Ross

I'd be interested in some advanced CIS demos and training.

Tony,

Count me in for April 27-28.

Dall

Information needed...........
 

Please provide the following information so I could start the list:

• Date you want to attend.
• Full Name and screen name.
• Email address.

Please send them to me either PM or email.Thanks.

Tony

Hi Tony: Any of these dates work for me

83_Silberpfeil

April 27-28
May 1-2
May 4-5

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1674865613.jpg

Great class with a great teacher with class! Well worth my cross country journey!
Thanks Tony for imparting your knowledge.

Tony,
Can you also organise a course for the european members?
Or a video?
Thanks
Ricardo

Engine Rebuilding Workshop Abroad.......
 

Ricardo,

It would not be easy or simple to conduct an Engine Rebuilding Workshop away from HOME. But it is doable. I was offered to fly and stay for free at a resort in the Canary Islands with my wife and rebuild a 3.0 liter. The invitation was exciting but not practical. It could take several weeks or months to finish and run the motor. The cylinder heads may need some machine work and spare parts might take weeks to arrive. I reluctantly refused to accept the generous offer plus I had a full time job at that time. Now that I am retired, my schedule is more flexible.

A workshop is much less stressful because I have done this many times over. If you are serious and have a garage to do the sessions, send me an email to discuss the logistics. We might be able to pull this through. Thanks.

Tony

Tony,
An intermediate step could be to organise a video conference, using ZOOM or SKYPE.
To send your workshop around the world👍🏼👍🏼
Ricardo.

2023 Engine Rebuilding Workshop...........
 

April 27-28 (Thursday & Friday):
1). Shaun @ Tru6
2). FA-18C
3). USERA
4). Harry F.
5). 1989Carrera
6). Mark S.
7). Skunkworks
8). Phelix

May 1-2 (Monday & Tuesday):
1). 83_silberpfeil
2). FlatUS
3).
4).
5).

May 4-5 (Thursday & Friday):
1). Victory1
2). Victory1’s companion
3).
4).
5).

May 8-9 (Monday & Friday):
1).
2).
3).
4).
5).

May 11-12 (Thursday & Friday):
1). dennisO
2). nospinners
3). RJF321
4). mnez
5). Blair G.
6).
7).
8).

Please send your information via PM or email:
Dates to attend
Full Name
Email address

Thanks.

Tony

Tony has noted several times in pages past that this really isnt a feasible idea. Having taken this class it is pretty clear that given the subject matter, the space constraints, and the logistics of needing at least a two, and better a three camera set up, that is a valid summation from Tony.

This is a hands on project. It really is best to be on-site observing, handling, and taking notes. Trying to do all that while someone is poking a camera in the way of you trying to do what you need to do will be a frustrating experience.

Hey Tony, would like to attend May 1-2 or 4-5. FlatUS

I often consider taking this class again, such a joy to learn this stuff. Tony is a fine instructor who created a fantastic learning environment. We are so lucky to have him here on the East Coast.

2023 Engine Rebuilding Workshop Update.........
 

We have two (2) groups with good numbers of registered participants. However, the dates that have less than 5 people would likely be cancelled. Please consider other dates for you to attend. We still have plenty of time to fill the seats. Thanks.

April 27-28 (Thursday & Friday):
1). Shaun @ Tru6
2). FA-18C
3). USERA
4). Harry F.
5). 1989Carrera
6). Mark S.
7). Skunkworks
8). Phelix

May 1-2 (Monday & Tuesday):
1). FlatUS
2). Wizoftk
3). <s>83_silberpfeil</s>
4).
5).

May 4-5 (Thursday & Friday):
1). Victory1
2). Victory1’s companion
3).
4).
5).

May 8-9 (Monday & Friday):
1).
2).
3).
4).
5).

May 11-12 (Thursday & Friday):
1). dennisO
2). nospinners
3). RJF321
4). mnez
5). Blair G.
6). Maxhouse97
7). LukasM
8). 83_silberpfeil

Please send your information via PM or email:
Dates to attend
Full Name
Email address

If you have registered and not listed above, call my attention. Thanks.

Tony

Hi Tony,

This class and the way you teach it sounds like the perfect preparation for my upcoming engine rebuild, thanks to a broken head stud and worn valve guides on my 3.2.

I'd be flying in from Austria just for this, so will have to check regarding decently priced flight options to the US. The 11-12 May class looks like the safest bet, to make sure that the whole thing doesn't get cancelled at the last minute if one participant drops out? I'm afraid my cheap economy tickets will not be refundable....

Cheers,
Lukas

Getting to the Venue........
 

Lukas,

I have another guy from Europe attending the April 27-28 Group. Pick the dates you could attend and book your flight. You could save some $$$ if you take the local train from Philadelphia International Airport to Norristown, PA. It is not a direct ride and requires a transfer. Since you are from Europe, you are more familiar using local trains to commute. For hotel accommodations, I suggest check with Hyatt House in East Norriton, a walking distance from the previous venue.

Tony

where are you situated in Europe ? if we could have 10 participants, we could divide the cost over the participants for Tony to fly over / hotel / food maybe ? A garage and an engine doesn't seem the hardest part ?

I'd gladly pay a couple of EURO's extra for this unique event ! keep me posted

For the April 27-28 folks, anyone heading to the swap meet the day after? I'm flying in and won't have transport but would be happy to chip in for group transport if folks are keen.

Kenneth and 27-28 APR folks. If attendees would like to coordinate lodging locations and share general info ahead of time PM me and I will put together a spreadsheet for contact etc... I am driving up from Virginia the day prior and will have a Highlander, more than willing to assist with those flying in getting to and from the hotel to the training site.

I am planning on driving over to Carlisle for the Swap Meet, but will depart SAT afternoon headed south towards the barn. Anyone catching a ride over would need to sort out how to get back to their point of departure.

Chris