NC machine shop

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by EzC, May 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM.

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  1. EzC

    EzC New Member

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    Going to embark on the journey that is head gasket replacement on a 2013 gen III Prius. In need of a NC machine shop to get the heads machined though.
    Any recommendations? RDU- Greensboro- Charlotte and thereabouts recommendations welcomed.

    thank you
     
    #1 EzC, May 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM
  2. Tombukt2

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    It'll probably be cheaper to find on eBay already all done in a bag ready to go . That was same for my 1zz. The shops here in Durham and Central North Carolina most of them seem to be closed. I don't know if Thoff is still in business in Raleigh. But rather than look for machine shops I went to eBay and found a machine shop that sells heads complete . About 400 with cams all set and adjusted . I'd spend that on my head . Included shipping.
     
    #2 Tombukt2, May 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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    Mendel Leisk MMX GEN III

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    I’d check against specs with a mechanics straight edge first; would only machine as a last resort. See last link in my signature (on a phone turn it landscape to see signatures).

    what’s the miles?
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, May 6, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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