Valley Balancing & Auto Machine

This used to be my favorite place to go for engine work. Had them build me a race engine back in the 80’s and was a repeat customer ever since. Been several years since I’ve built any engines or project cars so my last transaction with them was early 90’s. Planning to do another race engine so I hope the original owner is still there. He was always a pleasure to work with.

I have been doing business with Valley Balancing since 2008 when I relocated to Modesto. I was given a full tour of the facility and felt comfortable about doing business with them. I have purchased over 120 drive shafts and have gotten nothing but overly meticulous built shafts. This company goes above and beyond for there customers. I have had multiple motors rebuilt with no issues as well as other machining. I have had drive lines built ranging from 80 – 1400 hp and they have always had a strong safe solution for my needs. If your looking to have machine work or especially drive shafts built I highly recommend this company.

Had a motor rebuilt approx. 1.5 years ago, only has 22,000 miles on it and it developed a major oil leak coming from the timing chain cover. I took it to a local mechanic who said it should not be leaking there after only 22,000 miles and suggested getting a hold of Valley Balancing who rebuilt it to see if they could do anything. I went in twice to talk to the owner about the situation and left messages regarding the problem for him to call me back. It has been over a month now since I have been in there twice, and called, they have not even returned my phone calls. I realized the warranty was up but the mechanic suggested they should do something to cover some of the cost, even if it was just the cost of the gaskets… due to the fact it was over $ 1000 to repair. I would not recommend Valley Balancing; A call back would have been nice.