How to Make a Car Engine Coffee Table

Here's how to make your own custom glass-top engine coffee table using parts from a scrap car!


A car engine makes an excellent centerpiece, TV stand or side table for a gear head. This engine table is made from a Toyota/Lexus 1MZ-FE engine from a Lexus ES300.



The engine is removed from the vehicle, separated from the transmission and sub-frame and stripped down. All the parts are cleaned with carb cleaner and a toothbrush. The engine was then mocked up, with the pistons bolted to the cam bearing bolts at the head. The next step was disassembly and a thorough cleaning with engine degreaser and another toothbrush. The engine is then dried and cleaned once more with brake parts cleaner before painting.


The paint applied is Rustoleum Chrome and Rose Gold spray paint. The timing gears, connecting rods, fuel rails, heads and camshafts were painted in rose gold (bronze) to give an accenting look. The piston heads, block, timing cover, heads, intake and oil pan were painted chrome. Small black accents for the thermostat housing and dip stick were painted black.



The engine comes apart in six main pieces (two heads, block, upper oil pan and intake) to be easily moved. A glass top compliments the engine's bright-work so you can see down the pistons and inside the head.



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Rose Gold Paint:
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Wire wheel:
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Impact gun:
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Socket set:
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Brother's toothbrush:
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Angle grinder:
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Carb cleaner:
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Engine degreaser:
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Masking tape:
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