Ever wondered how a tired, worn-out engine gets transformed into a powerhouse ready to roar back to life? At Gearhead Engines, our meticulous remanufacturing process breathes new life into engines, ensuring they perform at or above original specifications. Let’s take a fun and engaging journey through this intricate process!
- Identification: The Engine’s DNA Test
Every engine has its unique specifications, much like a fingerprint. Our experienced staff uses a comprehensive cataloging system to identify the exact engine configuration, ensuring you get the perfect match for your vehicle.
- Dismantling: Breaking It Down
Our technicians carefully disassemble the engine, tagging and cataloging each component. This method ensures tight quality control and consistency, as all parts are kept together to be rebuilt into the same finished assembly.
- Removing ‘Wear’ Parts: Out with the Old
Components that naturally wear over time, like pistons, rings, gaskets, and bearings, are always replaced with new ones. This step is crucial to restore the engine’s performance and longevity.
- Initial Testing: Checking Vital Signs
Skilled machinists thoroughly test reclaimed components to ensure they can be restored to new OEM specifications or better. Testing includes wet magnaflux (magnetic inspection for tiny cracks), pressure testing, dimensional measuring, and preliminary surface inspections.
- Machining: Precision Crafting
Using the latest technology and cutting-edge machinery, our teams consider every available update and improvement to the original design. This meticulous machining ensures all parts fit together with exacting precision, crucial for optimal engine efficiency and longevity.
- Cleaning: A Fresh Start
After machining, all parts undergo a thorough cleansing wash to remove any debris or contaminants, preparing them for assembly.
- Assembly: Piecing the Puzzle
Each remanufactured engine is assembled according to our quality assurance system’s documented, detailed instructions. Technicians use a large percentage of brand-new OE-grade parts during assembly to ensure the highest quality.
- Final Testing: The Moment of Truth
Complete engine assemblies are fully tested using simulated and/or live-run test stands. All critical engine parameters are checked, including timing, valve train setup, compression, oil pressure, oil flow, and more, ensuring the engine meets or exceeds OEM standards.
- Shipping: Ready for Action
Most of our engines are shipped in durable, returnable, high-impact plastic containers. These containers eliminate shipping damage and make core returns a breeze, providing a safe, easy way to return cores without spilling any residual liquids.
By following this comprehensive remanufacturing process, Gearhead Engines ensures that each engine is restored to its peak performance, ready to power your vehicle reliably for miles to come.
