Unit F7, Northfleet Industrial Estate, Gravesend, Kent DA11 9SW

Engine reconditioning

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A tired DS engine rarely fails all at once. It burns a little more oil each year, starts less willingly on cold mornings, loses compression and runs hotter than it should.

Eventually a small problem, like a weeping head gasket or a worn liner, becomes a big one.

Reconditioning brings the engine back to a condition where you can drive the car without watching the temperature gauge.

What's involved

We start by assessing the engine in the car, including compression and oil pressure tests, so we know what we're dealing with before it comes out. A full recondition typically includes:

Stripping, cleaning and measuring every component
New liners and pistons, or reworking the originals where they're within tolerance
Crankshaft and bearing inspection, with regrinding where needed
Cylinder head overhaul, including valves, guides and seats
New gaskets, seals and timing components

We often recommend going further on the finish, with brackets repainted and hydraulic components restored to original condition. We can even fit fresh bolts and nuts on the auxiliary parts.

Why DS-specific expertise matters

The engines changed a lot over the DS's twenty-year production run, from the early 1911cc unit to the 2347cc DS23.

Knowing those differences comes from experience. We've rebuilt dozens and dozens of engines, and along the way we've learned which of the available parts are good and which aren't. We've also developed some parts and tools of our own so we can restore engines to the standard we want.

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Paul and Rad have looked after my cars for the past twelve years and I am very grateful for their expertise. There's so much to learn about the DS, and Paul has always been generous with his time and knowledge. He'll provide an honest appraisal on any potential purchase and identifies the many cars that are best avoided.

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