Here are the answers to some FAQ's. If you can't find the answer you need (or just don't want to spend time reading) contact us for more information.

All that we actually need is the cylinder, but it is good if we get the piston too so that we can be sure to give you the correct clearance. We can supply most pistons (and gasket sets) at competitive prices if you would like us to. Remember also to include a note of your name, address, daytime phone number and any special requirements.

When we process cylinders, we usually need to immerse the whole thing in some strong chemicals that will eat materials like steel, brass and so on. Because of that, we like to have all of those materials removed before we start work. Sometimes, parts are cast into place during the manufacturing process and they are impossible to remove. In that case, we will paint a protective lacquer on those parts to try to prevent any chemical attack. YOU MUST UNDERSTAND that while we take all reasonable steps to avoid damaging parts when we process cylinders, we will not accept any responsibility for any damage that does occur.

We always try to keep our prices very competitive, and we are sure you will be pleasantly surprised at how affordable our repairs are. Please contact us for current pricing.

We get deliveries from most carriers each day. They all know where we are so just pick the one that you feel most comfortable with! If you live in the United States or the UK, you can also contact us to schedule a collection from your address and take advantage of our discounts on shipping.

Most orders are completed within 5 working days. Our target is to give our customers a consistent 5 working day turnaround, but schedules may change depending on workload, and so if turnaround time is very important to you  contact us for the latest information

From our UK facility we use a variety of carriers normally offering overnight delivery in mainland UK or fast delivery worldwide to suit customer requirements.

From Alabama we normally ship UPS, and offer overnight, 2 day and ground services, again depending on customer requirements.

We accept MasterCard, Visa, and debit cards, and from our US operation we can ship COD (cashier's check or money order, or business check from approved dealers).

Just download or  request a dealer application - it's that simple and it will be dealt with quickly and efficiently!

Why would you want to add extra weight to your machine, increase bore wear and lose engine performance?

Yes, we were the first to introduce nickel/silicon carbide plating onto cast iron many years ago. We can probably help solve your problem - just contact us for more information.

It depends. Often it will cost less to refinish all 6 bores than it would to mask the "good" ones and just fix the bad ones. Of course, you should be asking yourself if the good ones are really still within specs for optimum performance, or if the whole block needs to be freshened up.

Usually about 0.004" (0.10mm). We can plate much thicker than that (and often do), but as the coating thickness increases, so does the edge buildup on the ports and lead-in chamfers etc. There are also technical reasons to avoid excessive thicknesses, and sometimes economic reasons to plate cylinders regardless of thickness.

Probably! We pride ourselves on the quality of our welding and machining of damaged bores, and if you have seen our literature before you will probably already know what we are capable of. Sometimes (rarely) we come across situations where we do not feel confident that any repair would offer satisfactory performance or durability, and we will tell you that upfront and let you decide how to proceed.

Yes. Even if you have the broken part, we usually don't weld it back on because experience has taught us that building up a skirt from new metal is a better solution.