Engine Rebuilds in Tyne and Wear

An engine rebuild means taking the existing engine out of the car, stripping it completely and measuring every critical part. What is worn or damaged is machined, repaired or replaced, and the engine is reassembled with new seals, gaskets and bearings as required.

At Banks of the Tyne in Hebburn we offer engine rebuilds alongside engine repairs and engine replacement and fitting. This page explains when a rebuild is worth considering and what you should expect from the process.

When a rebuild is considered

Rebuilds usually follow serious failure or long-term wear, such as loss of oil pressure, bearing damage, a knocking or seized engine, or heavy oil consumption.

It may also suit a sound car you would rather keep with its original engine. Before anyone commits, we diagnose so we know the fault is internal.

• Knocking or rumbling from deep inside the engine
• Low or fluctuating oil pressure warnings
• Heavy oil use or blue smoke
• Metal particles found in the oil

What the process involves

The engine is removed and stripped. The block, crankshaft, pistons, bearings, cylinder head and valve gear are cleaned and measured against tolerances. Some machining may be done by a specialist engineering shop, as is common in the trade.

It is rebuilt with new bearings, seals and gaskets, often with timing parts and water pump too, then refitted and checked. Running-in advice matters afterwards, and we will give it.

What affects the outcome and the cost

Rebuilds are labour-intensive and the extent of damage is rarely known until the engine is apart. Cost depends on which parts are fitted new, the machining needed and how complex the engine is.

Because findings can change the plan, we explain in stages and agree with you before anything extra is done.

• Extent of internal damage
• Engine design and how much it costs to source parts
• Machining work needed on block and head

Rebuild or replace?

Sometimes fitting a different engine is more sensible. We cover both rebuilds and engine replacement and fitting, so we can compare them honestly for your car.

If the car is worth less than the work, it is fair to step back and decide before spending. Ask us for a straight opinion.