Articles on machine work, written for the people paying for it.
The same plain answers we give at the counter, written down. What machine work costs, what to ask before you hand a shop your engine, and how to tell measured work from guesswork.
- October 13, 2026
About how much will it be for a deck resurface and bore and hone?
The question we get most about block work, answered with the menu: $390 to $610 for a four cylinder, $630 to $970 for a V8, what moves it, and how we check whether the block has enough material left to cut.
Read the article - September 21, 2026
Decking vs boring an engine block: which one does your engine need?
Decking mills the block deck flat so the head gasket seals; boring cuts worn cylinders oversize for new pistons. The symptoms that point to each, the measurements that decide, and our published prices for both.
Read the article - August 31, 2026
What questions should I ask an automotive machine shop in Bowling Green, KY?
Ten questions that sort real machine shops from parts swappers: prices in writing, seat equipment, measurement sheets, turnaround, who runs the machines.
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Looking for a number instead of an article? The published price list covers every common operation, and the FAQ answers the questions we hear most at the counter.