Engine

New Oil Pan / Sump Gasket – Replacement & Installation Hamilton

New Oil Pan / Sump Gasket – Replacement & Installation Hamilton

What’s an oil pan or sump gasket anyway? Alright, if you drive around Hamilton — whether it’s down Te Rapa Road, across the bridges to Chartwell, or dodging those potholes out Pukete way — you’re probably soaking up all sorts of bumps and ruts. That’s where little...
Engine Valve Grinding/Lapping

Engine Valve Grinding/Lapping

What’s a Valve Grind All About? Alright, so if you’re cruising down Ulster Street on a soggy Monday morning, or bouncing over those surprise potholes in Nawton, your engine’s got a lot going on under the bonnet. One thing people don’t usually think about are the...
Leaking Rocker Cover Gasket – Inspection & Replacement Hamilton

Leaking Rocker Cover Gasket – Inspection & Replacement Hamilton

So, What’s a Rocker Cover Gasket Anyway? Alright, if you’ve ever popped your bonnet here in Hamilton (maybe stuck in traffic on Victoria Street or waiting at the lights on Te Rapa Road), you’ve probably seen the top of your engine. Sitting right on top is the rocker...
Engine Reconditioning in Hamilton

Engine Reconditioning in Hamilton

What’s engine reconditioning, really? Right, so you’ve probably heard someone talking about “reconditioning an engine” and wondered what it actually means. Here in Hamilton, with stop-start traffic on things like Wairere Drive or Te Rapa Straight, engines are always...
Engine Mount Inspection, Services & Replacement

Engine Mount Inspection, Services & Replacement

What do engine mounts do?Engines have many moving parts and can weigh hundreds of kilograms. The moving parts create a lot of vibrations. Engine mounts hold the engine in one place, preventing it from vibrating and moving while you are driving.Engine mounts are made...