Reduced Engine Power, can have many different names. All depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle. So, whether its, reduced engine power, limp mode, fail safe mode or limp home mode, they […]
Doing a cylinder leak down test, can tell you more about your engine than you think. Also, a cylinder leak down test, can pin point issues in specific areas, that other tests can not. So, […]
Seeing a Check Engine Light (CEL), is one of the most frustrating and confusing factors, of owning a vehicle. So, the Check Engine Light (CEL) is just a light, with no information. It tells you […]
Cylinder head cracking, can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. And, in some cases, the crack may be so severe, that replacing the complete engine is the only cure. But, most causes of cylinder head […]
The fuel pump should deliver fuel, from the fuel tank to the engine, at the appropriate pressure. So, fuel pumps on most modern vehicles, are electric and are mounted, in the fuel tank. However, older […]
Vacuum leaks in today’s computer controlled engines, can cause very serious engine damage. When an engine that has computer controlled spark and fuel systems, have vacuum leaks, the following events occur. Because, these leaks pull […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
So, performing a cylinder power balance test can help uncover, hidden engine issues, commonly missed with other tests. Cylinder power balance testing, can find issues related to, engine misfires, lack of power, or just a […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. But, requires […]
Exhaust and Intake Pushrods, on G.M. 3.1 and 3.4 engines are different lengths. I know this is old but quite often we still see, bent pushrods and valves, when they are mixed up. Consequently, Exhaust […]
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