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Cylinder Head Rebuilding
Complete cylinder head rebuilds, including new guides and precision reassembly, for everything from daily drivers to classic engines.
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Cylinder Head Rebuilding Mechanics Recommend
From rare valve guides to full cylinder head rebuilds, Engine Part Machine in South Gate delivers the precision work other mechanics send their toughest jobs to.
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Valve Guide Replacement
Sourcing and installing valve guides, including rare parts tracked down from overseas, when a rebuild calls for it.
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Engine Machine Work
General engine machining services for mechanics, small shops, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.
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The shop mechanics trust with their toughest engines.
Our story
Machine Shop Precision, Mechanic-to-Mechanic Trust
We're a machine shop in South Gate specializing in cylinder head and engine machine work: the kind of job a shop hands off when it has to come back right the first time. Whether it's a daily driver or a hard-to-source classic, we treat every head and block with the same attention.
We track down the parts other shops won't chase, sourcing rare valve guides from as far as Europe to get a job done correctly rather than cutting corners. Customers have brought us everything from routine engine work to a full cylinder head rebuild on a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190D.
Most of our customers find us through word of mouth — other mechanics, shop owners, and do-it-yourselfers who've seen the work firsthand and keep coming back.
- Sources rare & hard-to-find valve guides
- Trusted by professional mechanics and shop owners
- Experience with classic and vintage engines
What customers say
“I had a cylinder head for a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190D that needed to be completely rebuilt. They not only did the work quickly, but the final bill was surprisingly reasonable! On top of that, they did the BEST job that I've ever seen... (i'm a mechanic) and they also worked with me to find the rare valve guides that were needed.... couldn't recommend this machine shop more. Good ones are hard to find!”
“This was my first time going to engine part machine after being recommended by a buddy of mine. I am glad i did and met Effrain i believe who took care of me above and beyond what i could expect.. He was also extremely kind and answered all of my questions and reassured me of my lack of experience with dealing with used heads and what to look for. The head came out amazing and installation went well.”
“They do outstanding high-quality work. Highly recommended to any small shop owners or do it yourself enthusiasts. I've personally known them for over 25 years and their work has always been flawless, keep up the good work.”
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(323) 569-3035
Get directions →5036 Firestone Pl, South Gate, CA 90280, USA
Hours
Open now- Monday
- 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
5036 Firestone Pl, South Gate, CA 90280, USA
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