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Diesel Engine Issues – The Answers May Be In The Exhaust Smoke

01/20/2024

Diesel engine issues, are frustrating, and can be costly to repair. Computer generated fault codes, only go a certain distance, to point you in the direction of the problem. Consequently, finding and solving diesel engine […]

Crankshaft Position Sensors – Function, Failure, Diagnosis, Testing

01/18/2024

Crankshaft position sensors, produce a signal, that talks to the engine control module (ECM) / engine control unit (ECU). Consequently, providing the exact position of the crankshaft, as it rotates in the engine. So, now […]

Cylinder Leak Down Test – What Are The Results Telling You

01/16/2024

Doing a cylinder leak down test, especially in conjunction with a compression test. Should allow you to quickly determine, the basic condition of any engine. So, a compression test is a “dynamic test” (engine moving). […]

Rear Engine Oil Leaks – Finding The Real Location Of The Leak

01/15/2024

Rear engine oil leaks, that are confused with a rear main seal leak, are usually an oil pan gasket leaking. Consequently, an oil pan gasket is also, much less expensive to replace, than a leaking […]

OBD1 – Trouble Code Information, For Honda 95 & Earlier Models

01/11/2024

So, it’s the weekend, you’re out enjoying the open road. And, WHAM, your OBD1 “Check Engine” light rears its ugly head. Now, you are wondering, what is wrong with the engine? So, all you need […]

Head Bolts – Never Reuse Torque To Yield (TTY) Head Bolts

01/10/2024

Problems with head bolts, are the number one cause of installation-related gasket failures. Consequently, no gasket is going to seal well, if you use the wrong procedure to tighten the head bolts. For regular bolts, […]

Water Pump Failure – There Are Common Failure Warning Signs

01/07/2024

To start with, Water Pump Failure can be extremely hard to diagnose. Although the water pump in most vehicles will last a long time, they are by no means indestructible. So, Like any other mechanical […]

Vacuum Leak Detection – The Safe Way To Find Vacuum Leaks

12/31/2023

A Vacuum leak can trick you, and your car computer into believing a particular sensor, or system needs fixing. Then, you start replacing components, hoping you’ll fix the problem, unsuccessfully. Often, a vacuum leak makes […]

Engine Bearing Clearance Is Way More Important Than You Think

12/30/2023

Engine bearing clearance, is very important and can cause early failures if not correct. Engine bearings should operate with, the least amount of engine bearing clearance as possible. So, tighter oil clearances, produce less peak […]