New Zealand’s Heavy Diesel Engine Reconditioning Specialists

Franklin Engineering is your partner for heavy diesel engine reconditioning, machining, and parts supply. Serving transport, earthmoving, marine, agricultural, generator, and industrial operators across New Zealand.

40+
Years of

Experience

Heavy Diesel

Specialists

Advanced In-House
Workshop

Auckland Pick-Up
& Delivery
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Built on 40+ Years of Engine Expertise

Heavy Diesel Reconditioning, Machining and Parts Support

Heavy industry engines are pushed hard almost every day. Over time, there comes a point where retuning, fresh oil, or another round of servicing is no longer enough to restore performance or reliability.

Based in Pukekohe and backed by more than 40 years of experience, Franklin Engineering Services helps businesses understand what has gone wrong, what can be recovered, and what the best next step looks like. Franklin Engineering Services provides independent assessment, practical advice, and specialist workshop capability for heavy diesel engines across transport, earthmoving, marine, agricultural, generator, and industrial applications.

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Franklin Engineering Services helps clients assess engine problems properly before committing to the wrong repair path. From independent failure assessments and performance issues through to full engine rebuilds, component machining, and hard-to-source parts, the team brings the technical experience and workshop depth needed to restore performance, extend engine life, and get critical machinery back to work with confidence.

From Parts and Component Issues to Complete Overhaul

Whether an engine is running hot, failing to hold its rating, showing signs of wear, or ready for a full overhaul, Franklin Engineering Services can help identify the cause and recommend a solution that fits the problem.

Engine Reconditioning

Complete diesel engine reconditioning, from machining through to full rebuilds and dyno testing. Built to restore reliability, performance, and service life.

Engine Balancing

Precision balancing for improved engine performance, reduced vibration, and long-term reliability.

Engine Parts Supply

Diesel engine parts sourcing and supply, including replacement parts, gaskets, piston rings, liners, and specialist components.

Other Specialist Engine Services

Support for custom requirements, component repairs, hard-to-solve engine issues, and technical advice.

EGR Cooler Cleaning

Cleaning and servicing of EGR coolers to improve engine performance, reliability, and emissions-related operation.

Cylinder Head Remanufacturing

Inspection, pressure testing, crack detection, machining, valve work, injector tube replacement, and full cylinder head assembly.

Metal Spraying & Refurbishment

Specialist metal spraying services for worn or damaged engine components, helping restore critical surfaces and extend component life.

General machining Services

Precision machining across a wide range of engine components, delivered through a well-equipped workshop with experienced automotive machinists.

Need help with an engine, component, or parts enquiry?

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Getting the right repair

At Franklin Engineering Services, we assess every engine and its components and provide condition reporting to give customers a clear view of the work needed before they commit to a solution. From there, the focus is on completing the agreed work and getting critical machinery back into service with confidence.


Talk to the Team

Contact Franklin Engineering Services with the engine issue, machinery type, symptoms, service need, or parts requirement.

Inspect & Assess

The team reviews the engine or component, checking for wear, damage, cracks, and repairability where required.

Report & Recommend

Franklin Engineering Services provides clear advice on the condition of the engine or component and recommends the most suitable path forward.

Repair, Recondition or Rebuild

The agreed work is completed in-house where appropriate, supported by specialist machining, parts sourcing, and experienced engine reconditioners.

Trusted by Leading Operators

Franklin Engineering Services works with clients who rely on diesel engines to keep critical machinery moving.

NZ’s Only Custom Piston Ring Supplier

Franklin Engineering Services can supply piston rings for marine engines, cars, trucks and lawnmowers. Our high-quality products are made with precision standards from the best materials. With a proven track-record as leaders in our industry, Franklin Engineering Services' team are the best option for your piston ring requirements.

Piston Rings for sale

Whatever your unique needs, our skilled automotive engineers are here to help. 
Get in contact with us today to find the right solution for your machine.

Recent Engineering Projects

A selection of recent heavy diesel engine work across transport, earthmoving, marine, agricultural, generator, and industrial applications.

The Team for Complex Heavy Diesel Engine Work

Since 1975 Franklin Engineering Services has been built by people who know engines, understand heavy industry, and take pride in getting difficult work done properly. The business has a long-standing team, familiar faces in the workshop, and a practical “can-do” approach that has helped earn strong customer loyalty.


The goal is always the same: give customers a clear answer, complete the work to a high standard, and help get critical machinery back into service.

Complete engine rebuilds and reconditioning

Cylinder block, cylinder head, crankshaft, and conrod work

Machining, honing, balancing, and component repair

Parts sourcing and replacement component support

Technical advice from experienced engine specialists