Engine replacement in Provo, UTRebuild not worth it? Swap the engine.
When a rebuild no longer makes sense, we source, fit and test a replacement engine.
Engine replacement
Engine replacement at Fly Fix
Sometimes an engine is past the point where repair makes sense.
A cracked block, a spun bearing or heavy internal damage can make a swap the smarter call.
We tell you honestly which way to go, and we explain why.
You can talk it through with us in English or Russian at the shop on the west side of Provo.
Our workSymptoms
When a swap makes sense
Damage inside the block
The teardown shows cracks, scored cylinders or failed bearings that a repair will not fix.
Repeated major failures
The engine keeps coming back with serious problems, and each repair only buys a little time.
Weak cylinders
A compression or borescope check shows that several cylinders are worn out.
Overheated and warped
Severe overheating can warp the heads and block until the engine is not worth saving.
Metal in the oil
Shiny metal in the oil, or a seized engine, usually means the inside is badly damaged.
The process
How the swap goes
Choose the engine
We help you source a replacement engine that fits your vehicle and suits how you use it.
Pull the old one
The engine comes out through the front, or drops out underneath with the drivetrain.
Transfer and install
We move over the parts that carry across, fit the new engine, and fill it with fresh fluids.
First start and checks
We start it, check for leaks, watch temperatures and test drive before the handover.
In detail
What an engine swap involves
On a pickup or a van, the front clip sometimes comes off to make room for the engine.
On a body-on-frame truck, the whole body can be lifted off the frame.
On some European cars, the engine, transmission and exhaust drop out together from underneath.
Sensors, mounts, hoses and accessories are checked, cleaned or replaced as the new engine goes in.
Then come new fluids, a careful first start, and a final look for leaks and codes.
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Our work
Our workQuestions
Common questions
Is a replacement engine better than a rebuild?
It depends on the damage and the vehicle.
We look at both options and tell you which one is more sensible.
Can you find the replacement engine?
Yes, we can help source one that matches your vehicle.
You see the plan and the quote before we start the work.
Do you swap engines in vans and trucks?
Yes. We work on cars, SUVs, pickups, vans and work trucks.
Heavier vehicles need more lifting and care, and we plan the job around that.
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Contact
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Text (385) 392-8800, or send the form and we’ll get back to you.
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
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