engine rebuild cost melbourne

In Melbourne, a basic rebuild on a small four-cylinder typically lands around AUD $3,000–$6,000, while V6s and V8s can push AUD $5,000–$12,000+ once machining and quality parts enter the chat.

Turbo, diesel or performance mills? Budget more like AUD $7,000–$15,000+, because boost isn’t free and neither are bearings. Labour in the big smoke usually sits around $120–$180 per hour, so complexity adds up faster than a Friday arvo parking fine. If you’re weighing rebuild versus replacement, a used (wrecker) engine supplied and fitted can be roughly AUD $2,500–$6,000, while a new crate/long motor swap is more like AUD $7,000–$15,000+. Ring a few reputable workshops for written quotes—parts brands, machining scope and warranty make all the difference.