I have been mechanicing for over 45 years and was impressed with Lannys congenial nature and general knowledge of all things automotive. I brought in a bad set of ford 3 liter heads and he found me a new set for a good price. Set them up correctly and I installed them and am very happy. I wouldn't hesitate to go back for any other engine work I need. I very much enjoyed my visit with him and dealing with him. Bob H read more

I found the proprietor and machinists working at Lanny's Engines to be courteous and very knowledgeable when it came to rebuilding my engine. They were able to find sources for hard-to-find engine gasket sets for a car like my 88 Corolla FX, and even when I made a few mistakes in reassembly of my engine were very helpful in guiding me through a process where I preferred to do most of the work on myself. I highly recommend this shop; you will not be disappointed. read more

Hope to save someone the grief of getting ripped off! I would have perferd to not choose ANY stars but is required for a rating. My engine in my spare vehicle was "rebuilt" many years ago and has never seemed "right" it had been driven thru the break in period but the coolant was ALWAYS rusty,have flushed multiple times,I thought it was residue from old engine BUT when a RUSTY OLD freeze plug fell out it was confirmed that IF this engine had been rebuilt it was a POOR job.I found a pile of shit and rusty stuff inside the engine block where I could only reach from the freeze plug opening. I've also had another issue of 1 cylinder fouling its spark plug with oil! I've have asked around at other mechanics shops and they don't recommend using their services. I am WAY beyond any warranty period BUT when you spend your hard earned money on something like a "rebuilt"supposedly engine you would expect something better than this. This engine in this car will always have some kind of trouble due this INFERIOR job,but I guess that what you get if you pay for a service performed by Lanny's Engines. I suggest steer WAY away from these people OR follow their work closely on your engine. read more

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Brought in a Buick engine to be rebuilt. Payed Lanny 3300.oo for "a first class job". Never did run right, engine seized at 96 miles after installation. Among the things that were found at the second rebuilder were the waterjackets were full of crud, wrong cam profile, three bent valves, two main bearing inserts with .002 clearance (thats why it seized). Go anywhere but to lanny's. Just look at his shop. A dirt floor barn with a tweaker staff. read more