Posts by Brad Searle
2001 LB7 Duramax Cylinder Head Overhaul: One of the First
A 2001 LB7 – the very first year of the Duramax – in for a cylinder head overhaul and to put right some average previous repairs. Looked after, these are million-kilometre engines.
Read MoreVapour Blasting Duramax Valve Covers for a Full Engine Rebuild
Duramax valve covers before and after vapour blasting in our Welshpool workshop – part of another full in-house diesel engine rebuild.
Read MoreVapour Blasting Alcon Brake Calipers: Before and After
A pair of Alcon brake calipers off an older performance car, vapour blasted in our Welshpool workshop. One before, one after – the photo tells the story.
Read MorePontiac 6.6L V8: A Full In-House Engine Build
A Pontiac 6.6L (400 cubic inch) V8 built from the ground up in our Welshpool workshop – machining, assembly, dress-up and run-in all done in-house.
Read MoreRAM 5.7 HEMI Top Overhaul: New Cam, Lifters, Oil Pump and MDS Solenoids
Another RAM 5.7 HEMI top overhaul completed in-house at Welshpool Auto Service. New camshaft and lifters, oil pump, MDS solenoids and more – here’s what the job involves and why we do it this way.
Read MoreChevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Full Manta Exhaust System
We’ve recently unpacked a Manta Performance 4-inch to 5-inch full exhaust system for the 2020-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, giving us a chance to lay everything out and show exactly what goes into one of these systems before it finds its way underneath a truck.
Read MoreRAM 1500 5.7 HEMI Camshaft & Lifter Replacement
We’re carrying out a camshaft and lifter replacement, a job that requires extensive disassembly to get right.
As the photo shows, sometimes working on these big American trucks means getting well beyond what you’d expect from an everyday mechanical repair!
Read MoreToyota 2ZZ Built for boost. Engineered to last.
This Toyota 2ZZ is getting some serious attention with a closed deck block conversion and tin-coated copper O-rings, creating an engine that’s ready to handle big boost and serious horsepower.
Read MoreIs your Ford F-250 or F-350 developing an upper sump oil leak?
We’ve seen plenty of these vehicles come through the workshop with oil leaks from the upper sump.
A common repair is to remove the sump and reseal it with silicone, but in our experience this is only a temporary fix. Before long, the leak often returns and the whole job has to be done again.
Read More1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Big Block
This stunning 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Big Block was in with us for repairs, and it’s safe to say it’s turning plenty of heads around the workshop.
Read MoreManta Performance Exhausts: Stockist & Installers
We’re excited to announce that Welshpool Auto Service is now an official stockist and installer of Manta Performance exhaust systems.
Read MoreNeed somewhere reliable to service your PT Cruiser?
At Welshpool Auto Service, we specialise in servicing and maintaining vehicles that don’t always fit the mould, including older and imported Chrysler models like the PT Cruiser.
Read MoreOwn a Chrysler Crossfire?
The Chrysler Crossfire isn’t your everyday runabout. With its Mercedes underpinnings and distinctive design, it’s a car that often falls between the cracks at regular workshops – but not here.
Read MoreBring Your Parts Back to Life
Restore metal components to like-new condition with our 3-stage vapour blasting process – including hot wash, ultrasonic clean, and precision vapour blast.
Perfect for automotive, industrial, and marine parts.
Marine Heat Exchanger seen better days?
Salt, scale, and grime can quickly reduce the efficiency of your marine cooling system – but replacing a heat exchanger can be costly. That’s where our full-service reconditioning process comes in.
Read MoreBefore and After: Vapour Blasting in Action
These images speak for themselves. This Toyota catalytic converter came in rusted, coated in grime, and well past its prime.
After a precision vapour blast in our workshop – it’s clean, restored, and ready to go again.