Engine Reconditioning In Rockhampton

Reconditions & Rebuilds



Restore your old engine’s power and efficiency at Shep’s in Rockhampton. From small stationary engines to big Caterpillar machinery, we provide high-calibre engine reconditioning and rebuilding services, including:



• Acid bathing
• Alloy head straightening
• Balancing
• Cast iron repairs
• Conrod resizing
• Crack testing
• Crankshaft & regrinding
• Cylinder head repairs
• Cylinder head sleeving
• Cylinder reboring
• Grit blasting
• HeliCoil inserts
• Lathe & milling work
• Line boring
• Surface grinding
• Thread repairs

Thorough Parts Cleaning



Clean parts make thorough inspections, accurate diagnoses and long-lasting reconditioned engines possible. We use high quality industrial baths to clean all our parts. These baths allow us to clean quickly, so your engine can be reconditioned in better time. They are consistent and they are safe meaning your parts will come out looking as good as new. These baths are gentle and they clean anything the liquid touches, even cleaning the hardest to reach cavities. We use these products because we know they work

High-Precision Diagnostics



After meticulous cleaning, we perform exhaustive crack testing and other diagnostic procedures. From the smallest cracks to blown gaskets, our team can accurately identify all necessary repairs to make your engine good as new.

Extensive Engine Repairs



With over 40 years of experience, our team can perform all kinds of repairs to restore your engine’s health, power and efficiency. From crankshafts to engine blocks, we can fix any problem that comes up.

Crankshaft Servicing

If you hear knocking sounds from your engine, chances are the crankshaft is damaged. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Our team does all kinds of crankshaft repair and regrinding services to make your engine run quietly and avoid serious long-term damage.

Conrod Works

We provide conrod resizing and replacement services that can help add more power and years to your car, truck or heavy machinery.



Cylinder Head Overhauls

Stop oil leaks, overheating and weak performance with our high-quality cylinder head repair services.

Engine Block Restoration

Even the best-quality engine components aren’t enough for optimum engine performance and health if your engine block is damaged. From cast iron treatments to thread repairs we can do all kinds of engine block restorations for complete and lasting engine rebuilds.