Complete Car Engine Rebuild Guide | Step-by-Step Restoration

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 […]

Engine Rebuild Reasons – Low Compression And Oil Consumption

08/29/2025

So, the most common reasons to do a engine rebuild are, loss of compression and or excessive engine oil consumption. Consequently, what’s important now, is to recognize the signs of trouble, before you end up […]

Torque Specification – Torque To Yield – Torque, Plus Angle

08/06/2025

Without having the proper torque specification, assembling an engine, is just asking for failure. This is especially true, on today’s lightweight engines, that use mostly aluminum castings. So, having the proper torque specification, is crucial […]

Valve Job: Why Would You Need One – Causes – What To Expect

03/18/2025

You may have heard the term, valve job, because older engines frequently needed their valves reconditioned. You rarely hear about, valve problems or valve jobs in today’s engines. Because, modern (OHC) engines, have fewer parts […]

Machining Cylinder Head To Accept Valve Seats

Valve Seats: Learn How To Install And Grind Valve Seats

11/30/2024

Learning how to machine, install and grind valve seats, can help solve many, valve leakage and valve burning issues. First, the growth of the valve seat market, can be traced back to the early 1970s. […]

Using Torque Wrench to Tighten Torque To Yield Bolts

Torque To Yield Bolts (TTY): What Exactly Are They

11/12/2024

Torque to yield bolts, are exactly what they sound like. So, when tightened, they stretch to the point of yield. Many vehicle manufacturers use torque to yield bolts. Especially, on engines with aluminum heads, and […]

Engine Rebuilding And Remanufacturing: What Is The Difference

09/06/2024

Engine rebuilding and remanufacturing, learn the difference. So, what is the real difference between them, and why would you choose one over the other. Typically a rebuilt engine will have a much shorter life, than […]

Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolt in Cylinder Head

Broken Bolt : Stud Removing : Can Be A Frustrating Waste Of Time

06/05/2024

Removing broken bolts and studs is never a fun job, and can take more time than you think. Broken bolt and stud removing, can often be a frustrating time waster, with no quick fix available. […]

Engine Replacement : A Comprehensive Guide, For Every Vehicle

05/29/2024

So, engine replacement is one of the more difficult tasks, a mechanic may ever face. Because, engine replacement, requires different approaches for every year, make and model. Above all, engine replacement, is much more complicated […]

Installing Cylinder Sleeve in Engine Block

Cylinder Sleeve – How To Install A Cylinder Sleeve To Save A Block

04/26/2024

LEARNING HOW TO INSTALL A CYLINDER SLEEVE, IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO SALVAGE, AN OTHERWISE JUNK ENGINE BLOCK. So, there are basically two reasons, for installing a cylinder sleeve in a engine block. For instance, […]

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