If your Perkins engine has reached the point where routine servicing won’t restore its performance, remanufacturing is often the most practical route forward. It costs significantly less than a new engine, and a properly remanufactured Perkins will perform to original factory specifications.
But “done properly” is the key phrase. The quality of a remanufactured engine depends entirely on the standards applied during the rebuild process. Here is what that process actually looks like at Timik, and what you can expect at each stage from enquiry through to delivery.
You do not need to have your engine stripped or diagnosed before getting in touch. What we need from you at the enquiry stage is:
On arrival your engine is booked in and allocated to a rebuild slot. It then goes through a full initial strip-down so every component can be individually inspected and measured. This stage establishes the complete scope of work and uncovers any damage that is not visible externally.
If the inspection reveals anything unexpected, a cracked block, damaged journals, or other issues beyond the standard rebuild scope, we will contact you before proceeding. Nothing additional happens without your agreement.
The rebuild follows the BSI AU 257:2002 code of practice for engine remanufacturing, which sets specific requirements for inspection, machining, assembly, and testing.
Timik are members of the Federation of Engine Re-Manufacturers (FER), and every engine we remanufacture is required to meet this standard.
Block and bores: The engine block is bored back to standard dimensions and fitted with new cylinder liners. Cylinder head surfaces are machined flat. The crankshaft is polished, or re-ground if necessary and fitted with new bearing shells throughout.
Valve train and components: The cylinder head is fully rebuilt with valves re-cut, or new valves fitted if required. The camshaft is inspected and if worn beyond tolerance a replacement will be quoted to you for approval. All gaskets, seals, and O-rings are replaced as standard.
Oil and cooling systems: A new oil pump is fitted, and the oil pressure relief valve is fitted with new components (i.e. plunger, spring, circlip). The oil cooler, plate and oil cooler pipework are inspected and can be replaced at additional cost if they are found to be beyond economical repair. The fresh water pump is replaced new, and the cooling system checked for integrity.
Assembly: The engine is assembled using new parts throughout, including pistons, piston rings, main and big end bearings, cam followers, push rods, all new gaskets including front crank seal and rear seal, even down to the finer details such as replacing the engine’s dipstick or oil filler cap. Where new parts are not available, or not economical reconditioned components are fitted. Our engine’s are torqued to manufacturer specification at every stage.
If your engine is turbocharged, then restoring your turbo back to original specification is included within our price. The turbochargers are stripped, inspected, cleaned (including removal of carbon build up), all seals and bearings are replaced before rebuilding and then the turbo is re-balanced.
All Timik’s remanufactured engines have their fuel injection pump and injectors (atomisers) remanufactured, your fuel injection pump is tested by a fuel injection specialist with modern test equipment at ISO specifications, as are the fuel injectors which have nozzles sharpened or replaced new subject to their condition.
Your fuel injection pipework is inspected, as is the low pressure pipework and a brand new diesel lift pump is fitted.
Every remanufactured engine is run on our test bed before dispatch. It goes through a controlled warm-up sequence, followed by progressive load testing to confirm that oil pressure, coolant temperature, and power output are all within specification. Any engine that does not meet its rated performance goes back to the bench.
After passing the test, the engine is finished in hard-wearing black paint (if your engine is to be fitted in a marine application then we offer other colours), mounted on a pallet, and prepared for dispatch with final quality checks completed.
A remanufactured Perkins engine built to BSI AU 257:2002, tested under load, and covered by Timik’s standard warranty. It is not a reconditioned engine, that term is unregulated and can mean anything from a basic clean-up to a partial rebuild.
Remanufactured to the British Standard means every critical dimension has been restored, every wear item has been replaced, and the engine has been proven on the test bed before it leaves.
For engines where a full remanufacture is more than the application requires, we also offer short and long motors as a more targeted alternative.
Both options are available depending on your situation and the engine build specifications.
All of our reman engines are built to order, so it is important to note that an exchange option will not change our lead times.
If your engine is still in use, and you need to minimise downtime, a service exchange may be the better route, we can source a suitable core unit to remanufacture while your engine is rebuilt. Once the engine is complete, you will be able to remove your original engine and fit our newly remanufactured engine, then return your exchange engine to us.
Contact us with your engine number and we will advise which route suits your engine and application and advise on any applicable surcharges.
Your engine number is the most important piece of information. It is stamped on the engine block and identifies the exact specification. Also let us know the machine it is fitted to and a brief description of the problem or reason for the rebuild.
If you cannot find the engine number, photographs of the data plate should be sufficient to identify it.
Remanufactured to BSI AU 257:2002 means the engine has been fully stripped, all critical dimensions have been machined back to standard, all wear items have been replaced, and the assembled engine has been tested under load.
The term “reconditioned” is unregulated and has no defined standard, it can mean a partial rebuild or simply a clean and repaint. The British Standard is the meaningful benchmark.
Timik remanufactures Perkins engines across the 400 Series, 1000 Series (early phaser and later types), and 1100 Series.
For brand new 400 series such as the 404D-22 and 403D-15 engines, or Perkins 1104 models like the 1104D-44TA NM build or Perkins NL Builds please take a look our our e-commerce shop where you can filter by model, power and fuel injection system.
We can custom build short and long motors for the 1000 series engines, and supply new short and long engines for the 1104 Series where a full remanufacture is not required. Contact us with your engine number to confirm availability for your specific model.
All remanufactured engines carry Timik’s standard warranty. Details are set out in our warranty information.
Both options are available. Service exchange means we supply a remanufactured unit from stock while your engine is rebuilt and goes into our exchange programme.
Own-unit rebuilds are also available where your specific engine needs to be rebuilt. Contact us with your engine details and we can advise which route is available and most suitable.
We contact you before carrying out any work outside the agreed scope. Nothing additional is done without your approval.
Timik Agricultural Ltd, Church House Farm, Clewers Hill, Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2LN, United Kingdom
