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Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems, For Everyone.
Engine Rebuilding, Basic Engine Machining, Technical Information, Diagnostic Troubleshooting, And Finally, Testing With Possible Solutions.
So, Danny’s Engineportal, strongly suggests, that a visual inspection of the engine, is the first step in proper diagnostics.
So, with a little knowledge, and help from Danny’s Engineportal, you should be able to solve most problems yourself.
Is a wire loose ? Did a vacuum line fall off ? Do not look for a complicated solution, to a simple problem. It is common to have a problem in one area, that impacts three or four others.
Choose Your Danny’s Engineportal, Help Topic Below
Analyzing Poor Engine Performance – Common Warning Signs
- (EGR) Valve – Is A Very Important, Emission Control Device
- (PCV) System – Controls Crankcase Emissions And Much More
- Automotive Filters – Enable Flow While Removing Impurities
- Engine Timing – Camshaft And Ignition Timing Are Totally Different
- Exhaust Smoke Can Be Bad – What Color It – When Do You See It
- Idle Issues – Engine Won’t Run At, A Steady And Consistent (RPM)
- Misfires – From Loss Of Spark, Compression Or Air/Fuel Mixture
- Spark Plugs – Do Way More Than You Actually Think
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) – Valve Timing Changes, With (RPM)s
Basic Engine Topics – Top And Bottom End Individual Components
- Automotive Engine Rebuild – Is It Worth It – Other Possible Options
- Basic Engine Machining – Common Machine Shop Jobs Performed
- Connecting Rods – The Link Between, The Piston And Crankshaft
- Crankshafts – Convert Vertical Movement Of Pistons Into A Rotation
- Diesel Engine – Is Sophisticated And Often, Difficult To Diagnose
- Engine Bearings – Enable Moving Engine Parts, To Spin Freely
- Basic Engine Blocks – A Metal Structure, Housing Other Components
- Engine Problems And Damage – The Most Expensive Repairs
- Mechanical Problems – Require More Wrenching And Less Testing
- Oil Pressure – Is Actually Created By, Resistance To Oil Flow
- Piston Ring – Seals The Combustion Chamber, And Dissipate Heat
Belts And Hoses – Are Crucial, But Also Have A Short Life Span
Car Electrical System – Starting, Charging, And Ignition Circuits
- Automotive Car Battery – Troubleshooting Car Battery Problems
- Automotive Relays – Are Used To Control, Hi Amperage Circuits
- Car Alternator – Powers The Electrical System – Charges Battery
- Car Starter Motor – How To Know, If Your Starter Motor Is Failing
- Sensors In Cars – Monitor And Control, Various Engine Parameters
- Crankshaft Camshaft Sensors – Used With Distributorless Ignition
- Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Sends Info To The (ECU)
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve – Manages Your Engine’s Idle Speed
- Knock Sensors – Monitor The Frequency, When Detonation Occurs
- Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor – Getting The Correct Amount Of Air
- Oxygen Sensors (O2) – Report Your Air Fuel Ratio, To Your (ECM)
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) – Updates The (ECM) About Air Flow
Cooling System – Keeping The Engine, An Efficient Temperature
Diagnosing Leaks – Is Easy, If You Know The Location, Color, Smell
- Coolant Leaks – Cause Overheating, The First Sign Of Trouble
- Fuel Leaks – Are Found Most Often, Just By The Smell
- Head Gasket Leaks – Are By Far, Any Motorist’s Worst Nightmare
- Manifold Gasket Leaks – Intake And Exhaust, Are Both Bad
- Oil Leaks – Effect Engine Life and Performance Of Your Vehicle
- Vacuum Leaking – Allows Unmetered Air, To Enter The Engine
Emission Control – Pollution Devices, That Manage Emissions
- Crankcase Emission Control – “Blow-By” Gases In The Crankcase
- Evaporative Emission Control – Collects and Stores, Fuel Vapors
- Exhaust Emission Control – Lowers The Level Of, Harmful Exhaust
Engine Codes – Are The Way, On-Board Diagnostics Talks To You
- OBD-I First Generation – On-Board Diagnostics Codes
- OBD-II – Second Generation, On-Board Diagnostics Codes
- P0001 Through P0099 – Trouble Codes, Fuel And Air Metering
- P0100 Through P0199 – Trouble Codes, Fuel And Air Metering
- P0200 Through P0299 – Fuel And Air Metering (Injector Circuit)
- P0300 Through P0399 – Ignition System Or Engine Misfire
- P0400 Through P0499 – Auxiliary Emissions Controls
- P0500 Through P0599 – Vehicle Speed And Idle Control System
- P0008-U1601 – Dodge Cummins, Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- P0100-P0804 – Chevy/GM Duramax, Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- P1111-P1783 – Ford Power-Stroke, Diagnostic Trouble Codes
No Start Conditions – Possible Causes, Things To Check
- Your Engine Turns Over But Will Not Start – What To Check First
- Your Engine Will Not Turn Over – What To Check First
Engine Sealing – Includes, Oil, Coolant, Vacuum And Combustion
Exploring Engine Noises And Vibrations – Where is it? Is It Bad?
Fuel Systems – Store And Deliver Fuel To The Engine
- Electronic Fuel Injectors – Convert Fuel, Into A Fine Spray
- Fuel Pressure Regulator – Regulates Pressure, From (ECM) Inputs
- Electric Fuel Pump Relays – Are Used, Because Of The High Amperage
- Fuel Pumps – Deliver Fuel, From The Fuel Tank, To The Engine
General Car Maintenance – It Will Be In Your, Owners Manual
Ignition Systems – Increase Voltage, To Ignite The Air/Fuel Mixture
- Ignition Coils – Take Low Battery Voltage, Then Amplify It
- Primary Ignition System, Battery, Low Voltage Side Of The Circuit
- Secondary Ignition System, Spark, High Voltage Side Of The Circuit
Links – Have Been Added, With Additional Tech Resources
- Abbreviations And Acronyms – What All These Car Terms Mean
- PDF Files – Automotive Reference Tools, For Almost Everything
- Serpentine Belt Routing Guide – Common Belt Routing Diagrams
- SKF Torque Specifications – Front-Rear-Axle-Nut-Hub-Mount-Lug
- Torque Specifications – Proper Torque Specifications And Sequence
Lubricants And Oils – Are Often Overlooked, But Are Essential
Miscellaneous Topics – The Miscellaneous Car Problems Section
Motorcycle ATV – Trial And Error, Hard Work, And Perseverance
Overheating Engine – Engines Run Hot, But How Hot, Is Too Hot
- Car Radiators – Allow The Engine Coolant, To Dissipate Heat
- Engine Cooling Fans – Move Air Through The Rad, When Needed
- Rad Caps – Help Regulate Temperature, While Staying Pressurized
- Thermostats – Maintain Temperature, By Controlling Coolant Flow
- Water Pump – Keeps Engine Coolant, Moving Through The Engine
Repair Tips – Take The Scare, Out Of Basic Engine Repair
Reviews – Very Common Car Problems, By Make And Model
Testing Procedures And Fixes – To Keep You On The Road
- Cooling Heating System, Also Shares, Many Of The Same Parts
- Electrical System Testing, Sensors, Relays, Ignition, Starter, Battery
- Engine Mechanical, Compression, Leak, Power Balance, Vacuum
- Fuel System Testing, Fuel Pump, Injector, Regulator, Relay, Sensor
- Head Gasket – Manifold Leaks – Happen, Internally And Externally
Turbocharger – Supercharger – Both Squeeze Out, More Power
Thank You From Danny’s Engineportal For Your Support !