How does an Engine Reconditioner restore my engine back to service?
Before beginning any work, a professional engine reconditioner will first conduct a thorough inspection of the engine to determine if the engine is recyclable.
The engine may not be suitable for rebuilding for a variety of reasons, including:
Before beginning any work, a professional engine reconditioner will first conduct a thorough inspection of the engine to determine if the engine is recyclable.
- broken or cracked engine block
- excessive cylinder wear
- warped engine block
The engine may not be suitable for rebuilding for a variety of reasons, including:
If none of these conditions exist and the engine is suitable for reconditioning, then the reconditioner will return your engine to “original equipment” specifications using standard and uniform sizing throughout.
The process of restoring your engine to this “original equipment” condition involves a series of several procedures, including:
The process of restoring your engine to this “original equipment” condition involves a series of several procedures, including:
- Straighten, regrind, and/or polish the crankshaft
- Straighten and recondition connecting rods
- Install and fit new pistons and piston rings
- Bore and hone cylinders and “re-sleeve” if necessary
- Straighten and/or resurface cylinder head(s)
- Completely recondition cylinder heads (valve job)
- Rebalance engine components, if necessary
- Install new crankshaft and camshaft bearings
- Replace and fit camshaft, lifters, timing chain, timing gears
- Replace oil pump and/or oil pump drive components
- Assemble the engine following strict guidelines for bolt torque, tightening
- sequence and parts alignment
- Pre-lube and pressure test final assembly (if required)
- and more!