Disassemble

Before any work is done, each cylinder gets a quick rinse in either the parts washer or with the pressure washer. This is so that during disassembly no extra foreign debris is able to enter the cylinder and makes the job a little less messy. Then, each cylinder is put onto the bench and disassembled using the proper tools and techniques which ensures that no extra damage is caused by careless handling.

Inspect

After disassembly, the rod and barrel are inspected for scarring, pitting, dings, straightness and roundness. The gland and piston are inspected for cracks, scarring and general wear and tear while all sealing components are checked for cause of failure. This could be general wear from age, scarring from damaged components, extrusion caused by excessive machining tolerances, fluid incompatibility, or improper seal application or installation.

Repair

Once the cause of failure has been established you will receive an estimate outlining the best corrective action for the repair. This could be as simple as re-sealing the cylinder or as extensive as refinishing original parts or machining new ones. No matter the extent of work, you’ll always be informed of whats going on.

All of our cylinders are re-sealed using high quality - high performance aftermarket seals that meet or exceed OEM specifications.