This classic white Rolls-Royce was towed into the Brookvale workshop running extremely rough on only four of its six cylinders. A teardown quickly revealed the root cause: a severely blown head gasket. A complete section of the gasket material was missing between the cylinders, causing a total loss of compression. We removed the cylinder head and sent it out for a full machining service to ensure a perfectly flat mating surface. During the rebuild process, we adjusted the int

This classic Ford Mustang recently came into the Brookvale workshop for some targeted upgrades under the bonnet. While these first-generation Mustangs are iconic, getting them to run cleanly and stop reliably in modern traffic often requires some smart engineering. Our first job was sorting out the spark. We dismantled the existing stand-alone MSD distributor setup. To improve the overall reliability and output of the ignition system, we installed a remote MSD 6AL ignition mo

This spectacular 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL recently spent time in our Brookvale workshop for a comprehensive mechanical restoration. These classic "Pagodas" are beautiful cars, but they require precise mechanical work to drive as well as they look. We performed a full rebuild on the engine to bring the straight-six back to factory specifications. To ensure reliability and smooth running, we also rebuilt the distributor and overhauled both the mechanical and electronic fuel pu

Not so long ago, we took delivery of a Ford F-250, fresh off the boat from the USA. It came into the Brookvale workshop for a full mechanical overhaul to get it road-ready and compliant for Australian conditions. First up was the exhaust system. We fabricated a custom setup in-house, building 2-inch engine pipes that feed into a 2-into-1 muffler, finishing with a single 2.5-inch pipe out the back. It’s a practical upgrade that improves flow and gives the truck a better note.