Build Your Own Classic Engine — Properly
A guided, one-on-one engine rebuild experience where you strip, measure,
machine and reassemble your own classic car engine under expert supervision.
What This Course Is
This is not a classroom course — and it’s not just a workshop job.
It’s a fully supervised, owner-participated engine rebuild where you work
alongside an experienced professional from start to finish.
You’ll learn how your engine really works, why machining matters,
how to select the right parts, and how to assemble it correctly
for long-term reliability.
Ideal for:
- Classic car owners who want confidence in their engine
- Restorers and enthusiasts
- Historic race and rally competitors
- Owners protecting a valuable investment
How the Course Works
Hands-On From Day One
You bring your engine to our workshop. Together we strip it down,
clean, inspect and measure every critical component.
You Source the Parts — With Expert Guidance
Once measurements are complete, we help you specify pistons,
bearings, rings and gaskets. You source the parts yourself,
with advice on quality brands and correct sizing.
Attend the Machine Shop
You’ll attend the machining process with us — seeing boring,
honing, crank grinding and cylinder head work first-hand,
and understanding exactly why each operation is required.
Careful, Supervised Reassembly
Back in the workshop, we guide you through correct assembly
procedures, clearances, torque methods and final checks.
Typical Course Schedule
The course runs over 6 to 8 days, spread across 2 to 3 months to allow for parts sourcing and machining.
- Days 1–2: Engine strip-down and initial assessment
- Day 3: Cleaning, inspection and precision measurement
- Weeks 2–4: Owner sources parts with our guidance
- Day 4: Attend machining operations at specialist shop
- Day 5: Post-machining inspection and preparation
- Days 6–7: Bottom end and top end assembly
- Day 8: Final assembly, checks and run-in advice
More complex engines or performance builds may require additional days.
What You Leave With
- A professionally rebuilt engine you understand completely
- Measurement records and build notes
- Confidence to maintain and troubleshoot your engine
- A genuine hands-on experience — not just an invoice
Number of Participants: Maximum of 2
Location: The Hub Workshop, Kings Park, NSW 2168
Fee: Fixed fee for labour dependent upon the complexity of the motor. Parts and machining at cost plus 25%
Interested in Building Your Own Engine?
Courses are limited to ensure proper one-on-one attention.
Contact us to discuss your engine, goals and timing.
