Engine Repair and Rebuild in Midland, TX
Targeted engine repairs, head gasket and timing work, full in-house rebuilds on gas and diesel passenger engines. OEM internals where they exist. Honest scope before any work begins. Personal sign-off from Chris before the vehicle leaves the shop.
Targeted Repair. Complete Rebuild.
Some engines need a single failure addressed. Others need a full teardown and rebuild. We do both, on gas and diesel platforms, and we tell you honestly which one your engine actually needs.
Common Repairs We Handle
- Head gasket replacement and head resurfacing
- Timing chain, belt, tensioner, and guide service
- Valve cover, oil pan, and seal leak repair
- Water pump, thermostat, and cooling system work
- Misfire diagnosis, coil and injector replacement
- Sensor and module replacement after diagnosis
- Cylinder head removal, repair, and reinstall
What a Rebuild Includes
- Engine teardown, inspection, and documented findings
- Machine work coordinated with trusted local shops
- OEM internals where they exist, best alternates where they do not
- Bearings, gaskets, seals, and timing components new
- Reassembly, break-in oil, and initial start procedure
- Road test and verification under real load
- Personal sign-off from Chris before delivery
Four Steps. No Shortcuts.
Every engine repair and rebuild at Chris’s Diesel Service follows the same sequence. Diagnose first, scope honestly, build correctly, and verify before delivery.
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Diagnose and Scope
Full diagnostic and physical inspection. We isolate the failure, document the condition of the rest of the engine, and decide repair versus rebuild before quoting.
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Written Quote First
Itemized parts and labor on paper. OEM versus alternates clearly marked. Timeline included. No work begins until you authorize the quote in writing.
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Repair or Rebuild
In-house teardown and reassembly. Machine work coordinated locally. OEM internals where they exist. Photo-documented for jobs that go past a single day.
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Test and Sign Off
Initial start, break-in procedure, and a real road test under load. Chris personally signs off before the vehicle is released back to you.
The Standard. Every Engine.
A rebuild is only as good as the parts that go in it and the person who signs off on it. We control both. Below is what every engine repair and rebuild at our Midland shop is held to before it leaves the bay.
- OEM First OEM internals where the manufacturer still produces them. Best available alternate where they do not. Quote shows exactly which is which.
- In-House Built in our 140 by 150 ft Midland shop. Not outsourced. Not sold as an exchange unit. The person who signs off is the person who built it.
- Machine Work Block, head, and crank machine work coordinated with trusted local machine shops we have used for years. Specs documented and verified.
- Sign-Off Real road test under load before delivery. Personal sign-off from Chris on every rebuild. Zero comebacks for incomplete or incorrect work in 2025.
Common Questions
Do you rebuild gas engines or only diesel?
When should I rebuild instead of replace the engine?
How long does an engine rebuild take in Midland, TX?
Do you use OEM parts for engine rebuilds?
What if my engine was already worked on by another shop?
Engine Acting Up? Or Already Down?
Bring it in. We will diagnose the failure, scope the repair honestly, and tell you the truth about repair versus rebuild before any work begins.