verb
- to bore out (a cylinder) again to a larger diameter
Usage: mechanical/automotive
noun
- the process of reboring or an engine that has been rebored
Usage: mechanical/automotive
Examples
- The mechanic had to rebore the engine cylinder after it was damaged.
- They decided to rebore the block to increase the engine’s displacement.
- The old motorcycle needed a complete rebore to run properly again.
- After the rebore, the engine produced significantly more power.
- The cost of a rebore can be quite expensive depending on the engine size.
- He specializes in rebore work for vintage car engines.