There is no general answer to this question. We completely dismantle the engine, measure it and can then estimate the costs. The performance is often optimized at the same time, e.g. with aluminium cylinder heads, which has an individual effect on the calculation.

Depending on the engine type, condition and scope of the work (delivery times for parts), a repair can take between 3 months and 2 years. It is important to know that the lead time is largely dependent on the availability of parts and the current capacity utilization of our workshop.

All our engines undergo the critical break-in phase on our in-house test bench. Running-in in the vehicle is no longer necessary.

All our engines run with our Super50 engine oil. As these are mostly flat-tappet camshafts, the oil must contain at least 1,200ppm ZDDP (zinc, phosphates).

We deliberately avoid the use of sealants such as silicone during repairs. We would like to point out that all gaskets are also replaced in the course of engine construction and overhaul, but it may still not be possible to completely seal components as the materials available and applications do not meet current industry standards. For this reason, we exclude the guarantee of complete tightness in the area of the crankshaft, front cover, oil pan, valve cover and other areas sealed with graphite or cork.

We deliver engines painted in the factory color with U.S. American enamel paint. During the running-in phase, the paint also undergoes the so-called burn-in process at our premises. Depending on the condition and age of the block, in combination with oils and solvents, it may not be consistent and durable in some cases. Discoloration due to exhaust gas temperatures is normal (e.g. heat crossover on intake spiders).