Cylinder Block Services

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The cylinder block forms the foundation of every engine. Accurate machining and attention to detail are critical to ensuring reliability, performance and long service life.

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Our Services Include:

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• Cylinder Reboring

  • Restores worn or damaged cylinders to the correct size and finish, ready for oversized pistons.

• Cylinder Honing

  • Produces the correct cylinder wall finish to ensure proper piston ring sealing and oil control.

• Resleeving

  • Repairs severely worn or damaged cylinders by fitting new cylinder liners to restore original specifications.

• Block Surfacing

  • Machines the block deck to provide a flat sealing surface for improved head gasket performance and reliability.

• Crack Testing

  • Identifies cracks and defects that may compromise engine performance or service life.

• Thread Repairs

  • Restores damaged threads to ensure components can be assembled securely and correctly.

• Main Bearing Housing Inspection

  • Checks critical bearing housing dimensions and alignment to ensure proper crankshaft support.

• Camshaft Bearing Installation

  • Removal and installation of camshaft bearings to manufacturer specifications.

• Core Plug Replacement

  • Replacement of damaged or corroded core plugs during the rebuild process.

• Engine Block Cleaning

  • Thorough cleaning removes oil, rust, scale and contaminants prior to machining and assembly.

• Block Preparation for Rebuild

  • Final inspection and preparation to ensure the block is ready for reliable engine assembly.

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With over 34 years of experience and specialist machining equipment, Southern Engine Reconditioners delivers quality workmanship and precision machining for automotive, marine, agricultural, commercial and industrial engines.