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Repeat Engine Failures From Not Diagnosing The Original Problem

11/09/2025

The installer’s worst nightmare, repeat engine failures from not diagnosing the original problem. So, you have replaced an engine, cylinder head, or crankshaft in your car. But a short time later you have a repeat […]

Cylinder Head Resurfacing – Getting The Correct Surface Finish

11/05/2025

Cylinder head resurfacing is a very common process today, especially with all the leaking head gaskets. Above all, cylinder head resurfacing is the most common machining operation, done in machine shops to date. However, many […]

Starter Motors Going Bad – May Display A Few Symptoms First

10/31/2025

The starter motor, is what gets your engine running, when you turn the ignition key or push the start button. So, a starter motor, gets a lot of wear during its life. As a result, […]

Valve Guide Wear – How to Identify and Reduce Oil Consumption

10/25/2025

Valve guide wear, refers to excessive clearance, between valve stem and guide. As the guide wears, the side to side movement, can cause valves to seat improperly. As a result, requiring you to need a […]

Cylinder Power Balance Testing – Uncover Hidden Engine Issues

10/19/2025

So, performing a cylinder power balance test can help uncover hidden engine problems; which are commonly missed with other tests. This test can help diagnosing engine misfires, lack of power, or just a poor running […]

Timing Belt Basics – Avoid the Unexpected Cost of Engine Damage

10/14/2025

A timing belt is one of those things that’s critical to replace; according to the auto manufacturer’s schedule. Timing belt replacement is most often between every 75,000 and 100,000 miles. So, check your owner’s manual […]

Fuel Pressure Regulators – Commonly Fail In One Of Two Ways

10/07/2025

All fuel-injected engines, have fuel pressure regulators to maintain a regulated high-pressure level. Fuel pressure regulators, must keep the pressure constant, in order for all the components of the system to work properly. Consequently, if […]

Catalytic Converter – Failure Signs And Testing – Learn The Basics

10/03/2025

So, a catalytic converter, is a device used to reduce the emissions, from an internal combustion engine. Consequently, the catalytic converter works, by breaking down unburned gases, left over by the combustion process. And, requires […]

Pushrods On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines – This Is Where Length Matters

09/26/2025

Exhaust and Intake Pushrods, on G.M. 3.1 and 3.4 engines are different lengths. So, quite often we still see bent push rods and valves, when they are mixed up. Consequently, Exhaust pushrods on G.M. 3.1 […]

Engine Oil Pressure Warning – Possible Causes And Testing

09/22/2025

Suddenly, an engine oil pressure warning light or a low oil pressure reading, appears on your dash. At that point, the engine oil pressure warning, is the only thing you should be thinking about. Above […]