Business Details
Expert Engine Reconditioning Services in Portsmouth
Banda Engineering is a family-run business based in Portsmouth with over five decades of experience in engine reconditioning, repair, and upgrading. Specialising in comprehensive machining services and parts supply, we cater to all engine types, including vintage and classic models. Our skilled technicians deliver high-standard engineering solutions, from cylinder head repairs to crankshaft grinding, ensuring rapid turnaround times.We pride ourselves on technical expertise, offering expert advice throughout the remanufacturing process while maintaining transparency and reliability. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, we serve Portsmouth, Southampton, and the wider Hampshire region.
Services
Crankshaft Grinding
Cylinder Head Repair
Cylinder Honing & Reboring
Engine Rebuild
Head Gasket Repair
Head Skimming
Valve Seat Cutting
Camshaft Replacement
Piston Sourcing
Pressure Testing
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in engine reconditioning and repair.
- Our skilled technicians handle all engine types, including vintage and classic models.
- Rapid turnaround times for urgent machining and assembly requirements.
- Comprehensive parts supply and expert technical advice for engine rebuilds.
- Family-run business with a reputation for quality and reliability.
Services
Crankshaft Grinding
We provide on-site crankshaft grinding with rapid turnaround, ensuring smooth journal surfaces for optimal oil film. Our technicians supply oversized bearings to match ground crankshafts, catering to motorbike, automotive, and marine engines. This service restores worn components caused by low oil levels or engine failures, maintaining precision and durability.
Cylinder Head Repair
Our cylinder head services include skimming, valve seat cutting, and complete rebuilds. We replace guides, valves, and camshafts while addressing cambelt failures or water damage. By calculating piston protrusion after skimming, we prevent valve-piston contact, ensuring perfect sealing and engine performance for all vehicle types.
Cylinder Honing & Reboring
We offer on-site cylinder honing and reboring to restore oil film integrity and prevent ring wear. Damaged bores are rebored with oversized pistons or sleeved where necessary. Our capabilities extend to single-cylinder units and 16-cylinder industrial engines, including 'V' and inline configurations, with overnight piston sourcing.
Engine Rebuild
From partial machining to complete engine assembly, we handle all rebuild stages. Our services include conrod resizing, flywheel refacing, and unlead conversion. We supply OEM and aftermarket components, ensuring vintage and modern engines meet performance standards while maintaining structural integrity and operational efficiency.
Valve Seat Replacement
We replace worn valve seats and recut surfaces to ensure perfect valve sealing. Incorrectly cut seats can lead to combustion gas leaks, reducing performance and causing damage. Our technicians use precision tools to restore proper valve function, enhancing engine longevity and reliability for all applications.
Questions
What engine types do you work on?
We handle all engine types, including single-cylinder, inline, 'V' configuration, and 16-cylinder industrial or marine engines.
Can you repair vintage engine components?
Yes, we specialise in vintage and classic engine reconditioning, including sourcing rare parts and machining obsolete components.
How quickly can you complete repairs?
We prioritise rapid turnaround, typically completing crankshaft grinding or cylinder honing within 24-48 hours depending on complexity.
Do you supply replacement parts?
Yes, we supply OEM and branded aftermarket parts including bearings, pistons, valves, and gaskets for all engine types.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Portsmouth, Southampton, and across Hampshire, with nationwide parts supply and advisory support available.
Reviews (3)
Io Nel
Oct 11, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
Working short shifts during covid. Call before going
Working short shifts during covid. Call before going
Nat K.
Sep 18, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
ive used Banda a few times for work now, always good quality work on time at a good price.
ive used Banda a few times for work now, always good quality work on time at a good price.
Joe Coleman
Jun 17, 2020
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We have used Banda many times over the years. They've always done a good job with quick turnaround and at a great price.
