Quality Automotive Machinists, Hastings

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Quality Automotive Machinists, Hastings Specialising in engine reconditioning and precision engineering.

Our staff have experience and industry knowledge that is unparalleled, so you can rest assured that your needs will be well supported by some of the most qualified people in their field.

Happy Thursday Folks!Short week here in the bay so lets end the week right with a very special visit we had come in.🔧✈️ ...
21/10/2026

Happy Thursday Folks!

Short week here in the bay so lets end the week right with a very special visit we had come in.

🔧✈️ This is something you don't see every day!

Check out this incredible miniature inline-six aero engine, designed and built completely from scratch by one of our very talented clients!

From the crankshaft and cam, timing gears, to the smallest components, this engine is a remarkable example of precision engineering and craftsmanship.

We were fortunate enough to play a small part in this project, assisting with the machining of the cylinders, but the real credit belongs to its creator, who has painstakingly built this incredible little engine from the ground up. Along with the Radial and V4 miniature engines we have posted in the past.

It's not every day we get to see this caliber of dedication and engineering talent, and it's an absolute pleasure to have been involved!

Make sure you watch the video in the comments, and see this little masterpiece in action. Believe it or not, this little beast is making 7hp from 125cc!

Not many can say, they brought an entire machine and engineering shop to a standstill, showing us somthing they built, in a shed, from scratch. Using nothing but ingenuity, skill and master level technique. Its absolutely rarified air to be able to say, you pulled that trick off 3 times in a row 🤣🤣🤣🤣 👏

Have a great long weekend all!

Happy Friday folks!Great news today! The suns done a bit of a disappearing act for the end of the week but we wont compl...
15/10/2026

Happy Friday folks!

Great news today! The suns done a bit of a disappearing act for the end of the week but we wont complain with the weekend right here! The October 2026 issue of New Zealand Petrolhead is hot off the press! And has arrived a few days early! You can pick up your copy at Quality Automotive Machinists, Hastings! Be in quick to grab your FREE copy from the office as these always run out fast! Some back issues are available in limited numbers.

Have a great day all!!!

Happy Friday Folks!Another QAM remanufactured Ford Ranger 3.2 engine is wrapped, palleted and ready to head to a custome...
09/10/2026

Happy Friday Folks!

Another QAM remanufactured Ford Ranger 3.2 engine is wrapped, palleted and ready to head to a customer in Auckland! 🔧🚚

Built here in Hastings, ready to get another Ranger back to work.

We’re continuing to develop our engine programmes and powertrain offering, with supply available nationwide.

Need an engine? Contact Quality Automotive Machinists with your VIN and requirements, and let’s see how we can help.

📞 06 876 6152
🌐 www.qam.co.nz

Lets get this week done and on to the weekend!

Have a great day!



Happy Monday folks!Well dropping somthing down the sparkplug hole causes damage that is a bit painful. A 5 cent washer r...
05/10/2026

Happy Monday folks!

Well dropping somthing down the sparkplug hole causes damage that is a bit painful. A 5 cent washer required cylinder head off, welding, machining and a lil bit of work to get it back to rights, but all done. The minor marks on the combustion chamber are not going to cause an issue so we have left them undisturbed. But all fixed and back to work this head goes.

Happy Thursday folks!Great news today! The suns shining and its looking a cracker of a day here in the Bay so far! The S...
16/09/2026

Happy Thursday folks!

Great news today! The suns shining and its looking a cracker of a day here in the Bay so far! The September 2026 issue of New Zealand Petrolhead is hot off the press! And has arrived a few days early! You can pick up your copy at Quality Automotive Machinists, Hastings! Be in quick to grab your FREE copy from the office as these always run out fast! Some back issues are available in limited numbers.

Have a great day all!!!

Happy Thursday folks! Well these new fangled variable compression valve setups sure are confusing! 🤣 In all seriousness ...
03/09/2026

Happy Thursday folks!

Well these new fangled variable compression valve setups sure are confusing! 🤣 In all seriousness however, this heavy diesel engine has dropped 2 exhaust valves unfortunately and then the pistons have closed those valves back up. Some in depth checks on yhe severity of the damage are required, and all going well, some new valve train components and machine work will get the cylinder head back to rights.

Have a great day all!

Happy Friday all!Well when we said "take a seat" this isnt what we meant. Unfortunately when we removed the intake off t...
28/08/2026

Happy Friday all!

Well when we said "take a seat" this isnt what we meant. Unfortunately when we removed the intake off this engine and the shrapnel remains of a piston rings and valve seat fell out of the manifold, it was never going to be a happy story. There will be a lot of very in depth checks on this one to find the cause and assess the damage.

Have a great weekend all!

Happy Friday folks!Great news today! The August 2026 issue of New Zealand Petrolhead is hot off the press! And has arriv...
13/08/2026

Happy Friday folks!

Great news today! The August 2026 issue of New Zealand Petrolhead is hot off the press! And has arrived a few days early! You can pick up your copy at Quality Automotive Machinists, Hastings! Be in quick to grab your FREE copy from the office as these always run out fast! Some back issues are available in limited numbers.

Have a great day and lets finish the week strong!!!

Well, not all engine failures are created equal. This one wont be ready for the client to pick up at lunchtime unfortuna...
19/07/2026

Well, not all engine failures are created equal. This one wont be ready for the client to pick up at lunchtime unfortunately.

Have a great Monday Everyone!

Happy Friday folks!Great news today! The July 2026 issue of New Zealand Petrolhead is hot off the press! And has arrived...
16/07/2026

Happy Friday folks!

Great news today! The July 2026 issue of New Zealand Petrolhead is hot off the press! And has arrived a few days early! You can pick up your copy at Quality Automotive Machinists, Hastings! Be in quick to grab your FREE copy from the office as these always run out fast! Some back issues are available in limited numbers.

Have a great day and lets finish the week strong!!!

Address

409 Ellison Road
Hastings
4122

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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