Celestine Garage

09/25/2025

We recently took on this 2011 6.7L Powerstroke project. When we got the truck, it had been previously disassembled and left for dead after the engine had failed. I did not get many pictures along the way, but we built a new engine from the bare block all the way up right here in the shop. Along the way we made many updates and upgrades. Very proud of how nice this one turned out!

05/06/2025

Here is one of the 6L80/6L90 transmission jobs we recently completed. We are definitely seeing a pattern of torque converter failure in these trucks. If you have a 6L80/6L90 with problems, we have a cost effective solution that has been working well!

03/24/2025

2016 Ram 2500 Cummins came in the shop for a turbo actuator, after that repair and a test drive, a code came up for the intake heater circuit. After checking the intake grid heater bolt, it was found to be very loose. After removal you can see how bad of shape it was in. It appears that some degree of the nut has melted off and fallen in, but luckily we caught it before total disaster struck! The grid heater was converted to a coil type with external hardware that will not fall into the engine, along with a nice new intake horn!

01/13/2025

We recently had a Ford 6.7L Powerstroke towed in that died while driving. As you can see in the pictures, the high pressure fuel pump began to make metal that was sent throughout the entire fuel system, fully contaminating it and requiring full replacement. As you can expect this is a VERY expensive repair. We went back with an aftermarket upgraded and highly trusted pump that will not have this problem, and after seeing the cost this customer was hit with, I feel the need to share this with other 6.7L owners as a precaution. At the same time, we also got rid of some old parts and freed up some space in the engine bay. If you own any year or model 6.7L Powerstroke, and would like to avoid this mess, send us a message or text the shop.

812-686-2149

01/20/2024

Another 6.4L Powerstroke in the shop with unfortunately a pretty common problem. Sadly a lot of engine remanufacturers do not offer upgraded pistons, so we are rebuilding this engine with upgrades from the bottom up in-house.
The problem and solution all in one photo! 😎

General and Diesel Automotive Repair

07/28/2023

Join us at the annual CVFD tractor pull at the end of August! Great food, fun time, and supports a good cause! 🚜🚒

Proudly serving Celestine, Indiana and the surrounding areas since 1980

06/26/2023

We are so proud to have sponsored the Celestine Streetfest once again this year! This is such a great event for our community that we are so grateful to be a part of! Shout out to all the hardworking individuals who made this year’s fest one of the best yet! 🇺🇸

04/14/2023

Join us tonight at the Celestine Community Club for our annual CVFD shooting match! Chicken dinners start at 6 🐓🚒

This Friday, April 14th! Stop by the Celestine Community Club for our annual Shooting Match & Raffle. Kitchen will open at 6 pm featuring fried chicken. We'll be taking boards for the closed match until 8pm and raffle tickets can be turned in up to the time of the drawing at 9pm! We hope to see you there!

02/27/2023

Thank you to the Dubois County Sheriff's Office for keeping us safe at all times! Small businesses like us really appreciate it! ⭐️

02/07/2023

Update: Wow, do we have a great community! We have gotten quite a few responses so we will start working through them and will update all. Thanks to everyone who has shared!

Help Wanted: We are looking for a younger person, preferably high school age, for some shop help. Would include straightening up tools, sweeping, and helping with shop tasks. Bonus if interested in mechanic work and are willing to learn! Call or text 812-686-2149 for more info or if you or someone you know are interested 🔧

06/26/2022

We were so thrilled to be a sponsor for the Celestine Streetfest yesterday! A huge thank you to all volunteers that spend endless hours making sure it’s such a success and yesterday was nothing short of a perfect day! We are so blessed to be a part of this amazing small town! ❤️ 🇺🇸