Machine Shop Services

Machining Services

At Budget Engine Rebuilders, our in-shop cleaning and machining methods are state-of-the-art, cost-effective and allow for quick turn around. Cast iron engine blocks, crankshafts and connecting rods are thermally cleaned and shot peened. Aluminum blocks and heads are chemically cleaned. All parts are washed in a hi-pressure jet wash prior to inspection and machining. Machine capabilities for precise and accurate tolerances to ensure top-quality performance, durability and longevity.

Engine Block Aluminum

  • Degrease by Chemical & Hi-Pressure Wash – $60
  • Pressure Test – Estimate
  • Bore and Hone – $15/hole
  • Hone only – $10/hole
  • Line Hone – $100
  • Block Decking – $125
  • Bolt Hole & Thread Repair – Estimate
  • Replace Freeze & Galley Plugs – $30
  • Replace Cam Bearings – Estimate
  • Install Cylinder Sleeve – $150 + sleeve

Cylinder Head Cast Iron

  • Degrease – $30/head
  • Magnaflux – $20/head
  • Pressure Test (V8/V6) – $30/head
  • Pressure Test (Straight 6) – $40
  • Install Cam Bearings – $30
  • Install Freeze Plugs – $2/plug, add $1 for brass
  • Replace Valve Seats – $10/seat + cost of seat
  • Install Bronze Guide Liners – $5/each
  • Replace Valve Guides – $6/each
  • Crack Repair Cast Iron by Stitching – Estimate
  • Machine Valve Seats 3 Angle Cut –
    • V-8 – $75
    • V-6 – $65/each
    • 4 Valve 4 Cylinder – $80
    • L-6 – $85
  • Machine for PC Seals – $20 V-8
  • Machine Valve Spring Pockets for Oversize – $30 V-8
  • Regrind Valves – $1/each
  • Enlarge Valve Bowels – $5/hole
  • Machine for Screw in Studs – $60/V-8 Heads / includes removing studs
  • Spark Plug Hole Thread Repair – Estimate
  • Bolt Hole & Stud Repair – Estimate
  • Remove Pressed In Studs – $3/each
  • Resurface Head Gasket Surface Area – starting at $40

Connecting Rod Reconditioning

  • Degrease – $30
  • Inspect for Straightness
  • Machine to Fit Pin
  • Machine and Install Brass Bushing
  • Machine Small End for Free Float
  • Re-size Large End (if applicable)

Engine Block 6 or 8 Cylinder

  • Degrease Cast Iron – $60
  • Magnaflux Cast iron Head – $30
  • Bore and Hone – $15/cylinder
  • Hone only – $10/cylinder
  • Line Hone – $75 + cost of cap (if needed)
  • Block Decking – $125
  • Bolt Hole & Thread Repair – Estimate
  • Replace Freeze and Galley Plugs – $30
  • Replace Cam Bearings – $30 + cost of bearing
  • Install Cylinder Sleeves – $75 + cost of sleeve
  • Minor Crack Repair by Stitching – Estimate
  • Minor Cast Iron Welding – Estimate

Cylinder Head Aluminum

  • Degrease – Starting at $50
  • Pressure Test – Starting at $50
  • Install Freeze Plugs – $3/each
  • Replace Valve Seats – $12/each
  • Replace Valve Guides – $7/each
  • Machine Valve Seats for 3 Angle Cut –
    • V8 – $75
    • V6 – $65
    • 4 Cyl. – $80
  • Regrind Valves – $1/each
  • Spark Plug Hole Thread Repair – Estimate
  • Resurface Head Gasket Surface Area – $40/head
  • Minor Aluminum Welding – Estimate

Crankshaft

  • Degrease – $30
  • Check for Straightness – $15
  • Inspect and Measure w/ Micrometer – $15
  • Rod Journal Weld – $50
  • Main Journal Weld – $50
  • Thrust Weld – $50
  • Thread Repair
  • Regrind – $85
  • Polish – $45