Thread: Looking for an engine builder in Melbourne

Engine re-builders are getting a bit thin on the ground, especially old-school ones.

Homestar was getting a 6-cylinder rebuilt by a company in the Western suburbs (so at least they understand F-head motors). Maybe PM him & ask.


Colin

These guys are who I'll be using - Engine Solutions - Engine Reconditioners in Melbourne, Victoria. Engine Blocks, Cylinder heads, Engine Rebuilding

I haven't had the work done yet but have spoken to them twice and the old guy that owns the place (can't remember his name) is very comfortable doing older engines and has rebuilt F head engines in the past. If you're not in too much of a rush, I'll be dropping my engine in there in around 3 or 4 weeks - I'm just waiting on a set of main bearings that Mum's bringing back from England in a couple of weeks.

Excellent thanks! I'll give them a call. Part of me is still tempted to to get a running 2 litre engine and put it in while I rebuild the original on the side. Main issue is it seems to be tricky to get a good running example...

cheers Phin

Just had a chat to engine solutions and they said they hadn't done an engine like that for 30 years, but were familiar with them and happy to do the work. Looks like the engine will be out soon!

Yep, that's what they told me too. Looks like he gets to do a couple of them in a short space of time. Do you want him to practice on yours or mine?

Haha good question! my big issue if the $3k + worth of parts needed for a full rebuild. Dropping a running replacement is extremely tempting while I get all the bits together.

Did a good job on my TDI head and well priced , I'd happily use them again to do my spare head.

Originally Posted by phin

Haha good question! my big issue if the $3k + worth of parts needed for a full rebuild.

I've just accumulated the last items for klonks engine overhaul, the 1600 engine parts are made of gold coated in steel I'm sure.
Did you get cam followers as well ?

Cheers Steve