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The earlier you can get engine damage treated, the easier it’ll be to get fixed; saving on both costs and hassle along the way.

Engine Compression - What Can Cause, Low Or No Engine Compression
Engine Damage

Engine Compression – What Can Cause, Low Or No Engine Compression

June 23, 2022

An engine compression test, is the most practical way, to learn about the mechanical condition of your engine. Because, doing a engine compression test, will help you locate; potential internal problems, affecting engine performance. Running […]

Cylinder Head Cracking - Overheating Is The Most Common Cause
Cooling Heating

Cylinder Head Cracking – Overheating Is The Most Common Cause

June 4, 2022

Cylinder head cracking, can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. And, in some cases, cylinder head cracking may be so severe; that replacing the complete engine is the only cure. But, most causes of cylinder […]

Repeat Engine Failures - Not Properly Diagnosing The Original Problem
Engine Damage

Repeat Engine Failures – Not Properly Diagnosing The Original Problem

May 29, 2022

The installer’s worst nightmare, repeat engine failures; from a lack of proper diagnosis. So, you have replaced an engine, cylinder head, or crankshaft in your vehicle. But, a short time later; you have repeat engine […]

Valve Guide Wear - Can Cause Other Major Damage, Besides Burning Oil
Engine Damage

Valve Guide Wear – Can Cause Other Major Damage, Besides Burning Oil

May 19, 2022

Valve guide wear, refers to excessive clearance, between valve stem and valve guide. As valve guides wear, the side to side movement, can cause valves to seat improperly. Valve leakage, causing compression loss, is another […]

Pushrods - On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines - This Is Where Length Matters !
Automotive Leaks

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

April 22, 2022

Exhaust and Intake Pushrods, on G.M. 3.1 and 3.4 engines are different lengths.   Quite often I am seeing, bent pushrods and valves, when they are mixed up. Consequently, Exhaust pushrods on G.M. 3.1 and […]

Valve Springs - Function - Failure symptoms, causing possible damage.
Engine Damage

Valve Springs – Function – Failure symptoms, causing possible damage.

February 27, 2022

Valve Springs in your engine, have a very basic job, but how they do it is very important. So, one very important point to keep in mind is that, they all lose tension and weaken […]

Automotive Engine Failure - Common warning signs and major causes.
Engine Damage

Automotive Engine Failure – Common warning signs and major causes.

February 24, 2022

Automotive engine failure, is usually one of the last components, that will fail in your vehicle. Still, automotive engine failure, does happen, quite often. But, there are ways that you can, mitigate the damage. Consequently, […]

Hydro locked Engine - What does it actually mean, What damage can it do.
Automotive Leaks

Hydro locked Engine – What does it actually mean, What damage can it do.

January 5, 2022

When an engine is seized, from ingesting a substantial amount of liquid; it is said to be a hydro locked engine. So, with all internal combustion engines, the internals are all designed, to deal with […]

Crankshaft Damage - Diesel Engines Are Way More Prone To Damage
Engine Bottom End

Crankshaft Damage – Diesel Engines Are Way More Prone To Damage

October 1, 2021

So, a broken or cracked crankshaft, is considered major engine damage. The good thing is that crankshaft damage, is not a very common occurrence. Crankshaft damage, can happen due to a casting or forging flaw, […]

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