Price list: what does engine reconditioning cost?
Guide prices for cylinder boring, resurfacing, crankshaft grinding, cylinder head reconditioning, pressure testing and balancing. All prices excl. VAT.
A complete engine reconditioning of a four-cylinder passenger car engine typically costs 15 000-35 000 SEK excl. VAT. Individual machining jobs cost considerably less: cylinder boring from 1 204 SEK per block, cylinder head resurfacing from 1 330 SEK and crankshaft grinding from 1 470 SEK. On this page you find guide prices for our most common machining jobs, operation by operation.
The prices are guide prices for labour and are based on an hourly rate of 1 400 SEK excl. VAT. Parts are extra. Every engine is unique, so you get the exact price in a quote after inspection. Get a quote here. We provide 12-month warranty on all reconditioning work.
Last updated: 2 July 2026. Prices apply at our workshop in Stockholm, Sweden.
All prices are in Swedish kronor (SEK), excluding Swedish VAT (25%).
What does cylinder boring cost?
Cylinder boring costs from 1 204 SEK excl. VAT for a single-cylinder engine. A four-cylinder inline block with 50-100 mm bore costs 3 318 SEK to bore, and American V8 blocks have a fixed price of 4 200 SEK regardless of bore size. The price covers the whole block, not per cylinder. Honing is extra. Read more about how the work is done on the page about cylinder boring and honing.
| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Boring, inline block, 1 cyl (50-100 mm) | 1 204 SEK |
| Boring, inline block, 2 cyl (50-100 mm) | 1 974 SEK |
| Boring, inline block, 4 cyl (50-100 mm) | 3 318 SEK |
| Boring, inline block, 6 cyl (50-100 mm) | 4 634 SEK |
| Boring, inline block, 8 cyl (50-100 mm) | 5 278 SEK |
| Boring, V engine, 6 cyl (50-100 mm) | 4 522 SEK |
| Boring, V engine, 8 cyl (50-100 mm) | 4 830 SEK |
| Boring, American V8, all bore sizes | 4 200 SEK |
| Torque plate boring, 4 cyl | 4 603 SEK |
| Plateau honing, 4 cyl | 1 050 SEK |
| Plateau honing, 8 cyl | 1 960 SEK |
| Torque plate honing, 4 cyl | 2 352 SEK |
| Cylinder boring, moped | 630 SEK |
| Cylinder boring, 2-stroke motorcycle | 1 022 SEK |
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| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Boring, inline block, 4 cyl (101-115 mm) | 3 696 SEK |
| Boring, inline block, 6 cyl (101-115 mm) | 5 040 SEK |
| Boring, inline block, 8 cyl (101-115 mm) | 5 670 SEK |
| Boring, V engine, 8 cyl (101-115 mm) | 6 524 SEK |
| Boring, V engine, 8 cyl (116 mm and larger) | 9 688 SEK |
| Boring, Alusil block, 4 cyl | 7 546 SEK |
| Boring, Alusil block, 8 cyl | 11 326 SEK |
| Torque plate boring, 6 cyl | 5 359 SEK |
| Torque plate boring, 8 cyl | 6 082 SEK |
| Torque plate honing, 8 cyl | 3 626 SEK |
| Honing, moped cylinder | 350 SEK |
| Cylinder sleeving, 1 cyl | 2 604 SEK |
| Cylinder sleeving, 4 cyl | 6 216 SEK |
| Replacing dry cylinder liners, 4 cyl | 3 948 SEK |
| Replacing wet cylinder liners, 4 cyl | 2 786 SEK |
What does resurfacing cost?
Resurfacing a four-cylinder cylinder head costs from 1 330 SEK excl. VAT and resurfacing a four-cylinder engine block from 1 988 SEK. The price increases with the number of cylinders and how much material needs to be removed. Cleaning and any disassembly are extra. Read more on the page about cylinder head and block resurfacing.
| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Cylinder head resurfacing, 4 cyl | 1 330 SEK |
| Cylinder head resurfacing, 6 cyl | 1 890 SEK |
| Cylinder head resurfacing, 8 cyl | 2 310 SEK |
| Cylinder head resurfacing 0.5-1.5 mm, 4 cyl | 1 554 SEK |
| Engine block resurfacing (decking), 4 cyl | 1 988 SEK |
| Engine block resurfacing (decking), 6 cyl | 2 982 SEK |
| Engine block resurfacing (decking), 8 cyl | 3 836 SEK |
| Resurfacing/milling, VW boxer | 1 974 SEK |
| Manifold resurfacing, 4 cyl | 2 842 SEK |
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| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Cylinder head resurfacing 1.5-2.0 mm, 4 cyl | 1 876 SEK |
| Cylinder head resurfacing 1.5-2.0 mm, 8 cyl | 3 500 SEK |
| Engine block resurfacing 0.5-1.5 mm, 4 cyl | 2 268 SEK |
| Manifold resurfacing, 6 cyl | 3 402 SEK |
| Manifold resurfacing, 8 cyl | 3 976 SEK |
| Machining liner seats, 4 cyl | 3 696 SEK |
| O-ringing of block, 4 cyl | 2 800 SEK |
| O-ringing of block, 8 cyl | 3 500 SEK |
What does it cost to recondition a cylinder head?
A complete reconditioning of a four-cylinder 16-valve head normally costs 3 000-5 000 SEK excl. VAT. Below you see guide prices for the individual valve operations, for example Mira cutting of 16 valve seats for 1 612 SEK and replacing 16 valve guides from 1 274 SEK. The whole process is described on the page about cylinder head reconditioning.
| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Mira cutting of valve seats, 8 pcs | 1 092 SEK |
| Mira cutting of valve seats, 16 pcs | 1 612 SEK |
| Mira cutting of valve seats, race, 16 pcs | 2 284 SEK |
| Replacing valve guides, cast iron, 8 pcs | 756 SEK |
| Replacing valve guides, cast iron, 16 pcs | 1 274 SEK |
| Replacing valve guides, alloy head, 16 pcs | 2 296 SEK |
| Fitting valve seat inserts, cast iron, 8 pcs | 2 450 SEK |
| Removing and refitting valves incl. cleaning, 4 cyl | 840 SEK |
| Removing and refitting valves incl. cleaning, 4 cyl 16v | 1 246 SEK |
| Valve adjustment | 1 400 SEK/h |
| Rough cleaning of cylinder head | 700 SEK |
| Rocker arm reconditioning, 4 cyl | 1 386 SEK |
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| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Mira cutting of valve seats, 12 pcs | 1 428 SEK |
| Mira cutting of valve seats, 20 pcs | 1 831 SEK |
| Mira cutting of valve seats, diesel/hardened seats, 24 pcs | 2 968 SEK |
| Manufacturing valve seat insert incl. material, per pc | 532 SEK |
| Reaming valve guides for oversize stems, 16 pcs | 1 512 SEK |
| Fitting bronze sleeves, 8 pcs | 1 134 SEK |
| Lapping valves, per pc | 56 SEK |
| Grinding valve face and tip, per pc | 98 SEK |
| Removing and refitting pre-chambers, 4 pcs | 938 SEK |
| Removing and refitting injector sleeves, 4 pcs | 4 340 SEK |
| Spark plug thread repair | 1 400 SEK/h |
| Replacing and reaming rocker arm bushes, 4 cyl | 1 008 SEK |
| Regrinding rocker arm pads, 4 cyl | 910 SEK |
What does cylinder head pressure testing cost?
Pressure testing a smaller four-cylinder head costs 1 876 SEK excl. VAT. Larger heads, for example diesel and industrial engines, cost from 2 800 SEK. Pressure testing reveals cracks and leaks before you spend money on further machining. Read more about the method on the page about pressure testing.
| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Pressure testing cylinder head, 1 cyl | 1 106 SEK |
| Pressure testing cylinder head, 4 cyl | 1 876 SEK |
| Pressure testing cylinder head, 6 cyl | 2 436 SEK |
| Pressure testing cylinder head, 8 cyl | 2 996 SEK |
| Pressure testing large cylinder head, 4 cyl | 2 800 SEK |
| Pressure testing large cylinder head, 6 cyl | 3 374 SEK |
| Pressure testing large cylinder head, 8 cyl | 3 934 SEK |
What does crankshaft grinding cost?
Crankshaft grinding costs from 1 470 SEK excl. VAT. The price depends on the number of main and rod journals to be ground, so the prices below are from-prices. A crankshaft with four rod journals, as in a typical four-cylinder engine, costs from 1 918 SEK. Cleaning, pre-inspection and polishing are extra. Read more on the page about crankshaft reconditioning.
| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Crankshaft grinding, main journals only | from 1 470 SEK |
| Crankshaft grinding, 4 rod journals | from 1 918 SEK |
| Crankshaft grinding, 6 rod journals | from 2 632 SEK |
| Crankshaft grinding, 8 rod journals | from 2 688 SEK |
| Measuring and polishing, standard crankshaft | 1 022 SEK |
| Measuring and polishing, large crankshaft | 1 330 SEK |
| Crankshaft straightening | from 798 SEK |
| Crankshaft straightening, moped | 350 SEK |
| Crankshaft cleaning incl. oil galleries, 4 cyl | 784 SEK |
| Grinding camshaft journal, 1 pc | 903 SEK |
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| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Crankshaft cleaning incl. oil galleries, 6 cyl | 1 190 SEK |
| Crankshaft cleaning incl. oil galleries, 8 cyl | 1 596 SEK |
| Removing and refitting counterweights, per pc | from 644 SEK |
| Grinding camshaft journals, 4 pcs | 1 323 SEK |
| Grinding camshaft journals, 7 pcs | 1 806 SEK |
What does connecting rod reconditioning cost?
A full reconditioning of four connecting rods costs 3 164 SEK excl. VAT at 30-65 mm bearing diameter. Replacing small-end bushes with gudgeon pin fitting costs 2 240 SEK for four rods. Here you also find prices for bearing housings in the block, for example align honing. Connecting rod work is often part of a complete engine reconditioning.
| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Replacing small-end bushes and fitting gudgeon pins, 4 pcs | 2 240 SEK |
| Full connecting rod reconditioning, 4 pcs | 3 164 SEK |
| Full connecting rod reconditioning, 6 pcs | 4 508 SEK |
| Full connecting rod reconditioning, 8 pcs | 5 796 SEK |
| Checking and straightening rods, adjusting big-end housings, 4 pcs | 1 414 SEK |
| Replacing piston rings incl. cleaning, 4 pcs | 1 106 SEK |
| Replacing press-fit pistons, 4 pcs | 1 582 SEK |
| Align honing main bearing tunnel, 5 bearings | 5 404 SEK |
| Checking and adjusting main bearing housings (Linetouch), 5 pcs | 2 940 SEK |
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| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Replacing small-end bushes and fitting gudgeon pins, 6 pcs | 2 814 SEK |
| Replacing small-end bushes and fitting gudgeon pins, 8 pcs | 3 640 SEK |
| Shot peening connecting rods, 4 pcs | 2 268 SEK |
| Cap grinding and align boring main bearing housings, 4 cyl | 7 910 SEK |
| Replacing cam bearings, 4 pcs | 1 848 SEK |
| Manufacturing small-end bushes, 4 pcs | 2 898 SEK |
What does balancing cost?
Dynamic balancing of a complete rotating assembly for an inline four-cylinder engine costs 3 742 SEK excl. VAT, including crankshaft, pulleys, flywheel and clutch. V8 engines are balanced with bobweights from 9 114 SEK. Flywheel only costs 2 100 SEK. Read more on the page about rotating assembly balancing. Balancing is especially important for performance builds.
| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Rotating assembly balancing, inline 4 cyl | 3 742 SEK |
| Rotating assembly balancing, inline 6 cyl | 4 374 SEK |
| Rotating assembly balancing, inline 8 cyl | 5 005 SEK |
| Rotating assembly balancing with bobweights, V8 automatic | 9 114 SEK |
| Rotating assembly balancing with bobweights, V8 manual | 11 088 SEK |
| Crankshaft-only balancing with bobweights, V8 | from 5 110 SEK |
| Flywheel balancing | 2 100 SEK |
| Flywheel and clutch balancing | 2 842 SEK |
| Weight matching connecting rods, 4 pcs | 1 316 SEK |
| Weight matching pistons, 4 pcs | 1 092 SEK |
What does turbo reconditioning cost?
Reconditioning a turbocharger costs from 4 500 SEK excl. VAT, with new bearings, seals and balancing of the turbine wheel. That is usually far cheaper than a new original turbo at 15 000-40 000 SEK. Read more about the process and price options on the page about turbo reconditioning. Want more power? See turbo upgrade.
| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Turbo reconditioning, complete | from 4 500 SEK |
| Turbo upgrade (hybrid, larger compressor wheel) | Quote |
Assembly and other work
Assembly work, turning, milling, cylindrical grinding and blasting are charged per hour at 1 400 SEK excl. VAT. Common fixed-price operations are listed below.
| Operation | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Assembly of engine or short block | 1 400 SEK/h |
| Flywheel turning | from 1 120 SEK |
| Dowel pinning flywheel | 1 428 SEK |
| Turning brake discs | 1 274 SEK |
| Fitting Helicoil thread insert | 574 SEK |
| Turning, milling, cylindrical grinding or blasting | 1 400 SEK/h |
Worked examples: what does the whole job cost?
Complete machining of a 4-cylinder block
- Boring, 4 cyl3 318 SEK
- Plateau honing, 4 cyl1 050 SEK
- Engine block resurfacing (decking), 4 cyl1 988 SEK
- Total labour excl. VAT6 356 SEK
Cylinder head reconditioning, 4 cyl 16v
- Rough cleaning of cylinder head700 SEK
- Removing and refitting valves, 16v1 246 SEK
- Mira cutting of valve seats, 16 pcs1 612 SEK
- Cylinder head resurfacing, 4 cyl1 330 SEK
- Total labour excl. VAT4 888 SEK
The examples show labour cost for common combinations. Parts and any additional operations, for example pressure testing or valve guide replacement, are not included. A complete engine reconditioning with parts and assembly typically costs 15 000-35 000 SEK excl. VAT for a four-cylinder passenger car engine.
Important information about the prices
- All prices are excluding VAT (25%). For private customers VAT is added.
- The prices are guide prices and cover labour. Parts are extra.
- Every engine is unique. You get the exact price in a quote after inspection.
- Hourly rate 1 400 SEK excl. VAT. Each operation in the list corresponds to a fixed working time.
- We provide a 12-month warranty on all reconditioning work. Read about the warranty
- All prices are in Swedish kronor (SEK).
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