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Since 1992, Donnelly Engineering has completed OVER 40,000 jobs from small to large in the Automotive, General and Marine Engineering Industry. For peace of mind of getting your job done right the first time, feel free to contact us below for a professional and friendly service. Automotive repairs, complete engine reconditioning service, general engineering and marine engineering.

A one stop mechanical engineering workshop including a FREE pick-up and delivery service in the Gold Coast area. General Engineering, Complete Engine Reconditioning and Marine Engineering Specialists, for all your precision job requirements since 1992. Water Is heated under pressure to simulate normal in-car operating conditions, which will show up leakage in cracked cylinder heads and blocks.
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Like many successful businesses we started out as a 1 man show. Now have a staff of 6 full-time and 2 part-time members, with a combined total of 125 years' experience of engineering excellence! During our 20+ years we have gained a reputation of quality workmanship with a fast turnaround on jobs. Our attention to detail and personalised service are our hallmarks.
We are able to provide a complete Engine Reconditioning Service including complete assembled engines to individually machined items as boring honing cylinder head reconditioning as listed in our services available below. All our Assembled Engines and cylinder heads come with a 12 month Australia Wide Warranty for personal use.
With a total of over 125 years combined experience of our staff in the Engineering Field we have completed since 1992, over 40,000 customers jobs from small to extremely large, which gives us a long history of experience to do your job accurately and in a professional and competitive manner.

With a large variety of General Engineering Services available in our modern workshop at Donnelly Engineering, we offer a FREE pick up and delivery service in our Work Ute for the local Gold Coast Area, twice daily.Handling your Engineering needs has never been easier. We provide a service of ON SITE work for your convenience offering machinery maintenance, levelling, alignment, measuring tolerances, replacing bearings and machine modifications.
For a Free Quote do not hesitate to contact our experienced staff with regards to your job. Heat Exchangers, Engine Oil Coolers and Gear Box Coolers which are clogged up and badly corroded can be chemically cleaned, welded up, machined back to tolerances. Seals fitted and Pressure Tested at a fraction of a cost to replace new.
Reviews (11)
Maddy Esterman
Maddy Esterman
Dec 20, 2021
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Workers and owner can have a real attitude and have no empathy there's alot better places out there!
Lachlan Green
Lachlan Green
May 21, 2021
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Amazing service. Even better workmanship and knowledge dealing with old diesels. I had a complete overhaul of my motor and I couldn’t be happier. Definitely recommend giving them a call if you’re looking for anything done in the gold cost region⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sam Hart
Sam Hart
Nov 03, 2019
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Excellent service and reasonable price, wish I found them earlier!
I had the guys repair my inlet manifold that had recently had a terrible quality of work carrived out by another company.
The plug weld for a water jacket was pitted, half welded and the machined surface still contained many imperfections.
The guys at Donnelly Engineering welded the plug for the water jacket properly, machined the flange surface to an excellent quality finish and had my manifold returned to me very quickly.
Will return for any work in the future 👌🏼
Walter Dunn
Walter Dunn
Oct 27, 2019
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Finally i have found a true professional engine rebuilder. Corey and his team are that and more. I would highly recommend Donnelly Engineering to any one wanting any engine rebuild and machining done. Well done...
Tony Donnelly
Tony Donnelly
May 24, 2017
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Dane, I am sorry you feel you had a bad experience with our Company, we have never had this in 25 years of business. We did this job for you on 18th September, 2008, and I cannot believe it has taken you this long to bring it to our attention. Your 1AFE Toyota Engine was fully reconditioned and fitted and done as quoted and we have not heard from you for over 9 years, it was naturally assumed you did not have any problems with it. This job came with a 12 month Australia wide warranty, we would of heard from you if there was an issue.
Matt Barden
Matt Barden
Aug 03, 2016
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Had a warranty issue with a cylinder head, Fiona @ Donnelly sorted it out without any dramas. Good old fashioned service! Highly recommended!
Amber Donnelly
Amber Donnelly
Jun 15, 2016
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Thanks Matt for your comments. I'm glad I could be of assistance to you after the drama you had with the brand new head from Darwin. Was so glad that the part supplier stood by their 12 month Warranty and we were able to help you out.
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Sep 28, 2015
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Hi Tony, Fiona, Corey & Buddie, we would just like to wish you all a merry xmas and personely thank you for all the help all year you guys have been to my company, Mark Jackson Automotive in the past 26 years. Your workmanship, professionalism and honesty is greatly appreciated. You have rebuilt quite a few motors and cylinder heads for us in that time ranging from simple motor bike engines to one of our customers AWESOME supercharged 500 cubic inch Chev big block. Nothing is too hard for you Tony and your down to earth HONEST advice is second to none and that is why you have been in business in
Tony Donnelly
Tony Donnelly
Aug 22, 2014
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Hi, this is Tony from Donnelly Engineering. In response to the first three reviews written on here by the same person, I would like to say that this information given about me, my work and my ethic is completely false! We offer a full parts & labour warranty on all our work . Any legitimate claim we have sorted straight away . We have served over 22 years of quality workmanship and pride ourselves on it! In those years some 33,000 jobs , I can affirm that we have NEVER dishonoured a customer’s valid warranty claim. We also pride ourselves on competitive prices, and it shows as we have serviced
Jordan Struc
Jordan Struc
Nov 27, 2013
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Tony's a good bloke. He gave me his honest opinion, a fair quote and my job was done in good time. I'll definitely be recommending him to others.
Mayra K.
Mayra K.
Aug 31, 2013
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We had our speed boat motor (350 Chev) fully rebuild by Donelly engineering over 3 years ago. We cannot thank you enough for the professionalism and the outstanding work that you performed at a great and affordable price. Our boat has been running sweet and has never give us any problem.
Thank Tony and team for the great service
Mayra