Engine Repair | Old Souls Garage

Engine work is where dealer-level training actually pays off. A timing belt replacement isn't a risky job when you know the procedure cold — but on an interference engine, a mistake turns a $900 service into a $6,000 rebuild. The shop brings 8 years of Toyota master training and 10 years of ASE master certification to every gasket, every timing component, every head job that rolls in.

We handle the full menu of engine repair: timing belts and timing chains (with tensioners, idlers, and water pumps done as a kit), water pump replacement, head gasket repair, valve cover and intake gaskets, oil-pan gaskets, camshaft and crankshaft seals, and full engine replacement when the bottom end is gone. We'll give you an honest assessment of rebuild versus swap versus trade before you spend a dollar.

This is real engine work, not just code-reading. We use OEM procedures, torque specs to factory values, follow head-bolt tightening sequences, and prime the engine correctly before first start. The dealer would do it exactly the same way — they'd just charge you two to three times as much.

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Common questions

How much is a timing belt replacement? +

Most are $700–$1,500 depending on the vehicle and whether we're doing the water pump as a kit (we usually should). Interference engines — where the belt must be replaced before it breaks — we quote exact after we see the car.

Is my engine worth fixing or should I replace the car? +

Depends on the car's overall condition and the repair cost. We give you an honest assessment — sometimes a $3,500 head gasket on a $4,000 car makes sense if the rest is solid, sometimes it doesn't. We'll tell you the truth.

Do you do full engine swaps? +

Yes. Used engine from a reputable yard, reman long-block, or short-block with our heads — we'll talk through the options and what makes sense for your vehicle and budget.

My engine has a slow leak — is it worth fixing? +

Usually, yes, and usually the fix is cheaper than people think. Valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, timing cover seals — these are straightforward repairs that keep oil on the inside where it belongs.

Can you diagnose engine noise? +

Yes — and most engine noises tell us where to look immediately. Ticks, knocks, whines, and grinds each have characteristic causes. We listen, inspect, and test before quoting.