Major Engine Repair in Houston, TX

Major Engine Repair Done Right in Houston

When your engine has serious problems, you need a shop with the experience, tools, and integrity to handle major engine work correctly. Build Right Transmission has been performing engine rebuilds, head gasket replacements, and complex engine repairs in Houston since 2006. We're not here to sell you a new engine when yours can be rebuilt better than factory specs.

Major Engine Repairs We Handle

• Complete Engine Rebuilds: Disassembly, inspection, machining, reassembly to spec
• Head Gasket Replacement: Cylinder head removal, resurfacing, new gaskets, torque-to-spec reassembly
• Timing Chain/Belt Service: Complete replacement including tensioners, guides, water pump where applicable
• Cylinder Head Work: Valve jobs, guide replacement, crack testing, porting
• Bottom End Overhaul: Crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, bearings
• Short Block / Long Block Assembly: Building from the ground up

Signs You Need Major Engine Work

• White smoke from exhaust (coolant burning — possible head gasket)
• Blue smoke from exhaust (oil burning — rings, valve seals, or turbo)
• Knocking or tapping sounds from the engine (bearing or rod issues)
• Overheating that won't resolve (head gasket, cracked block, cooling system failure)
• Metal shavings in oil (internal component failure)
• Loss of compression on one or more cylinders
• Check engine light with multiple misfire codes
• Engine won't start or runs extremely rough

Rebuild vs. Replace: How We Decide

Every situation is different. For engines under 150,000 miles with no history of overheating or abuse, rebuilding often makes financial sense. For very high-mileage engines with multiple failures, or rare/exotic vehicles where parts availability is an issue, we'll give you our honest assessment. We never push unnecessary work — we explain your options and let you decide.

Financing Available For Major Repairs

Major engine work represents a significant investment. Build Right Transmission offers financing options to make these repairs manageable. Don't risk further damage by postponing needed engine work — ask us about payment plans.