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Mechanic carefully handling a car engine during a replacement process, highlighting expert car engine replacement services near you.

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Brody was very helpful and took his time to get the job done well even though it went for longer than was probably expected ...thanks Brody!

Read Engine Number on my Landrover Discovery

$150

Ninjantha proved to be a competent mechanic and of high integrity. Highly recommend his car mechanical skills, including for the bigger/more complex undertakings.

Engine replacement for a Pajero

$200

Very helpful and reliable did the job as requested

Car service Suzuki Swift changing engine oil, gear oil and brake pads

$100

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Recent Engine Replacement tasks in SA

Engine oil has been overfilled, need to extract the extra

$50

Welland SA, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Overfill of engine oil, extra oil needs to be extracted.

Transit 2.4 tdci engine swap out

$6,500

St Clair SA 5011, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Ford transit van needs engine taken out and working second hand engine fitted. It requires some experience in common rail high-pressure fuel systems and pumps and some mechanical expertise and experience . Should be 6- 12 hour job if everything is smooth (never is). It is a VM ford transit 2010, long wheel base, High Roof, Rear wheel Drive, 6 speed manual, 2.4 TDCI that has a blown big end et requires a working H9FB with good injectors and fule system (as mine wouldn't hot start , and leaking injector was the culprit in big end damage) other auxiliaries on existing enjine I'm unsure of

Engine Fault code P2452

$100

Frewville SA, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

2009 VW T5 Multivan 2.0 Diesel engine light on. Fault code P2452 needs to be attended to.

Fuel system clean small generator Yamaha engine

$150

Mount Barker SA, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Fuel system needs attention Yamaha motor on a generator

Experienced 2pac Spray painter engine bay

$250

Munno Para SA 5115, Australia

7th Feb 2026

It will be taped up and cleaned ready to lay down paint. Engine Bay VP just need someone to walk in and mix up paint which is supplied and lay down the colour if wanna talk turkey snap HappyYolo69 it's colour will be white. Have compressor but Would need your own airline and spray gun

250cc 4 cylinders suzuki motorbike has an engine rattle at low rpm.

$300

Ascot Park SA 5043, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

1991 suzuki katana gsx250s. 4-cylinders 250cc bike has an engine rattle at low rpm. Bike idles around 500-800 and the engine usually has a rattling noise. Above 1000 rpm it disappears. After highway speeds the bike idles at 1500 and no noise. Bike was imported from Japan 1 year ago and sat for 8 months with occasional starting. New battery, oil filter, radiator fluid, brake fluid. Im looking to have the rattle fixed. Google says cam tensioner or valve clearances but having a mechanic look over it and maybe tune/ tweak it to make sure shes good to go. Planning to comute with it.

Install an engine

$5,000

Mount Barker SA 5251, Australia

16th Jan 2026

Install a diesel engine to Hyundai santafe 2011 model

Car service Suzuki Swift changing engine oil, gear oil and brake pads

$100

Ottoway SA 5013, Australia

21st Nov 2025

Suzuki swift 2011 need serving and change of engine oil, gear oil and brake pads.

Very helpful and reliable did the job as requested

Uninstall & Reinstall Supplied Engine – KJ Verada/Magna

$1,300

Windsor Gardens SA, Australia

20th Nov 2025

I’m looking for an experienced mechanic or engine fitter to remove the old engine from my KJ Verada/Magna and install a replacement motor that I will supply Install replacement engine (already sourced) Ensure everything is reconnected properly (wiring, hoses, mounts, fluids, etc.) Confirm engine starts and runs correctly

Stationary diesel Engine repair

$500

Port Augusta SA, Australia

17th Nov 2025

Hello I have a Koop 192 12HP diesel engine. 20 hours only not running, was running and stopped suddenly still turns over. Looking for someone to Pick it up ( I have removed the motor from machine it was in) have a look get it running properly and drop it off again. Otherwise I will be installing a new motor.

Engine rebuild and transmission rebuild and manual swap prelude

$2,000

Salisbury East SA, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Car engine and transmission rebuild and manual conversion prelude do have all the parts need got a whole car full of parts

Diagnosis of 2018 2.8D Hilux seized engine. And Repair/rebuild/replace

$8,000

Mount Osmond SA 5150, Australia

8th Oct 2025

2018 2.8D Hilux lost power and stopped running (seized) down freeway. Vehicle is serviced REGULARLY and looked after. However, recently had new cooling unit AND DPF work done. 'Low oil pressure' just before it happened. Vehicle is currently in a safe position lay-by on down track of freeway and ready to be towed. Needing to know what has caused the issue and then repair or rebuild or replace.

Read Engine Number on my Landrover Discovery

$150

North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

26th Sep 2025

I've recently bought a Land Rover Discovery 3 from Interstate and need to read the engine number from the block to satisfy Regency park. This will involve removing the starter motor cleaning off the engine block and getting a good photo of the engine number. I have jacking equipment, chassis stands, lights etc. to assist.

Brody was very helpful and took his time to get the job done well even though it went for longer than was probably expected ...thanks Brody!

Seized engine inspection and possible rebuild / repair

$8,000

Adelaide Hills SA, Australia

24th Sep 2025

2018 Toyota Hilux SR5 ~200k km regularly serviced. Recently had new cooling unit installed and DPF adjust. Needing thorough inspection / diagnosis firstly, then subsequent repair / rebuild / replace.

Replace an engine in a 2011 ML350 v6 Diesel

$5,000

Mannum SA, Australia

17th Sep 2025

Replace an engine in a 2011 ML 350 Diesel Mercedes can deliver car to workshop

Diesel engine grass slasher was working fine but wont start

$150

Crafers West SA, Australia

16th Sep 2025

My diesel engine won’t start. I’ve recharged the batteries, but when I press the starter button I only hear a click – the engine doesn’t turn over. Need someone experienced with diesel engines to diagnose and fix.

Mobile mechanic needed - engine diagnosis

$70

Smithfield Plains SA, Australia

29th Aug 2025

Help diagnose the issue that's causing the smoke from exhaust on my Mitsubishi 380.

Engine swap on 2013 amarok

$9,999

Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

24th Aug 2025

Swap engine on my 2013 amarok, I can find a motor or if you can and quote that I’m happy too

Engine Installation

$1,500

Woodville SA 5011, Australia

6th Jun 2025

I have a 2006 Subaru WRX and I’m looking for someone to do timing and install an ej255 on the car.

Engine fitted to car

$500

Seaton SA 5023, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Looking for a qualified mechanic to fit a motor in a 1996 nissan patrol, old motor is already out. I have a TD42T motor that needs to be fitted, previously had one already so drop straight in everything is there ready to go, just need the sump swapped over from the old motor and a few other bits and pieces.