Bradford · West Yorkshire · Since 1962

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Stockist, reconditioner & manufacturer of engine parts. Over 400 vehicle types covered, from the 1940s to modern day. Trade & retail.

60+
Years trading
400+
Vehicle types
1940s
Earliest coverage
1000s
Parts in stock

What We Do

Engineering Services

Beyond stocking parts, our Bradford factory provides specialist reconditioning and engineering services — from cylinder head rebuilds to spark erosion, welding, and marine engine overhauls.

Cylinder Head Reconditioning

Full strip, acid bath cleaning, crack & pressure testing, face machining, valve guide inspection, valve seat work, and clearance setting. All work to OEM specification.

Cylinder Block Reconditioning

Acid bath cleaning, crack and pressure testing, bore checking with micro honing or reboring, main housing assessment, and face flatness machining. Single to V12 cylinders.

Crankshaft Reconditioning

Crack testing, alignment checking, oil gallery cleaning, machining to suitable bearing sizes, and micro polishing to restore worn crankshafts to specification.

Connecting Rod Reconditioning

Cleaning, crack testing, straightness verification, overheating inspection, big/small end sizing, bush replacement, and micro polishing of both ends.

Unique to BGUK

Crankshaft Journal Rebuilding

We operate 1 of only 3 Gleason Crankshaft Journal Welders available in the UK — rebuilding severely worn journals when standard machining is no longer viable.

Diesel Pump Testing & Reconditioning

Back leaks, pre-injector values, fuel delivery and spray pattern testing. Compatible with mechanical and common rail injectors — CAV, Bosch, Delphi, Denso, and Siemens.

Spark Erosion & Helicoiling

Spark eroder burns out broken studs, bolts, drill bits, and stud extractors while maintaining the original thread. Helicoil thread inserts for stripped holes.

Brake Disc & Drum Machining

Worn brake discs and drums machined back to specification at a fraction of the cost of replacements.

Marine Engines

Supply and rebuild of marine petrol and diesel engines. Compatible with Chriscraft, Crusader, Mercruiser, OMC, and Volvo Penta. Full range of parts available.

Vehicle Maintenance & Recovery

From light bulb replacement to full service, MOT, and complete engine overhauls. 24/7 recovery service. Trusted by Coultons Bread Ltd and Fusion Paper Ltd.

Welding & Fabrication

Full welding and fabrication facilities for cast iron, steel, and aluminium. In-house drilling machine, lathe, and milling machine available.

Why Choose Us

Specialist Knowledge.
Proven Since 1962.

Bradford Grinders (UK) Ltd has been operating from our Bradford factory for over sixty years. We are not a catalogue retailer — we are engineers who stock, manufacture, and recondition engine components.

Our depth of stock, in-house machining capability, and specialist equipment — including one of only three Gleason Crankshaft Journal Welders in the UK — sets us apart from general parts suppliers.

01274 733141
Only 3 in the UK
We operate the Gleason Crankshaft Journal Welder — one of only three machines of its kind in the country.
400+ Vehicle Types
Our stock spans over 400 vehicle makes and models, from 1940s classics through to modern engines.
Trade & Retail
We supply both trade customers needing reliable stock and retail buyers hunting for hard-to-find parts.
In-House Manufacture
We don't just stock parts — we machine, recondition, and manufacture components in our Bradford factory.

About

Trusted Since
1962

Bradford Grinders (UK) Ltd was founded in 1962 and operates from our factory in Bradford, West Yorkshire. We are stockists, reconditioners, and manufacturers of engine components — covering over 400 vehicle types and models from the 1940s to the present day.

Whether you are a trade customer requiring reliable supply or a retail buyer hunting for a hard-to-find part, our team combines sixty years of specialist knowledge with in-house machining capability unavailable anywhere else in the region.

Contact the team
Engine Reconditioning
Full rebuild to OEM spec
Parts Manufacture
In-house production
Classic Vehicles
1940s through 1990s
Modern Engines
Current model support
Marine Engines
Petrol & diesel
Vehicle Recovery
24/7 service

Get In Touch

Can't Find The Part?

If it's not in the catalogue, our team has sixty years of sourcing experience and can almost certainly help. Call us directly or send an enquiry — we respond quickly.

Location
Bradford
West Yorkshire