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No Spark – When Your Engine Cranks, But Has No Spark

02/16/2024

When your engine cranks, but fails to start, it could be, because of no spark. No spark, is one of the most common reasons, why your engine will not start. If your engine has no spark, […]

Engine Bottom End Parts: Know The Parts Inside Your Engine

02/13/2024

The engine bottom end, is by far the most important part of the engine. But, the engine bottom end, is not just one thing. Because, it is made up of, it’s own list of parts. […]

(EVAP) Evaporative Emission System – Function – Failure – Testing

02/11/2024

The function of the (EVAP) evaporative emission system, is to trap and store evaporative fuel emissions. Therefore, the (EVAP) evaporative emission system totally eliminates fuel vapors, as a source of air pollution. However, sealing the […]

Rear Main Rope Seal – Alternatives For Many Older Engines

02/09/2024

Firstly, using a rear main rope seal, is almost a thing of the past. And, has greatly diminished in use. So, the rear main rope seal worked well, in its time. Only, as long as […]

Position Sensors - Crankshaft and Camshaft - Major Failure Signs

Position Sensors: CKP, CMP, Function and Failure Symptoms

02/09/2024

The most important sensors, in any engine, are the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors. Modern computer controlled vehicles, must have the air and fuel ignited, at the proper time, in order to operate efficiently. Both, […]

Coolant Mixed With Oil – In The Lubrication System – Cleaning Tips

02/07/2024

Professional installers offer the following information on, cleaning coolant mixed with oil, in the lubrication system. However, the following information, applies only to certain situations. So, it is not applicable for all engines, that have […]

Bubble Test – Used In Conjunction, With A Cylinder Leak Down Test

02/06/2024

So, to determine the health of a head gasket, between two cylinders, try doing a bubble test. If you believe you have a leak, but just cannot find it, doing a bubble test may be […]

Fuel Pump Related No Start Problems – What Should You Check

02/04/2024

The fuel pump runs continuously while your engine is running, delivering high-pressure fuel, to the fuel rail and injectors. The fuel pump keeps cool by staying submerged in fuel, or else it would overheat. So, […]

ATV Tech Tips - If An ATV Repair Seems Overwhelming, Get Help

ATV Tech Tips: if an ATV Repair Seems Overwhelming, it Probably is

02/03/2024

ATV tech tips, to help you know when to turn an ATV repair project, over to a professional. Here are three situations, where it’s best to turn an ATV repair, over to an experienced, fair […]

Emission Thermactor Plugs – For Small Block Ford Cylinder Heads

01/31/2024

So, ford has used emission thermactor plugs, for small block heads for many years. These emission thermactor plugs are useful, when installing a pair of emissions legal heads, on a non-emissions engine. So, ford designed […]

File Fit Piston Rings – How To Do It Properly, For Critical End-Gap

01/30/2024

File fit piston rings, are the next level of evolution, to properly seal your engines cylinders. So, the most critical thing to check when installing new piston rings, is the end-gap. Consequently, using file fit […]

Abnormal Exhaust Noise, Common On 02-05 Ford 6.0L Diesels

01/28/2024

Abnormal exhaust noise, on 02-05 Ford 6.0L Diesel Engines, is a growing concern, as these engines become older. Consequently, many of these engines would fail inspections. Because, of exhaust noise. So, the source of this […]

Valve Lash – Getting All The Facts For Setting And Adjustment

01/26/2024

The term “valve lash” is often used when talking about, valve train adjustment. A valve lifter follows the contour of the camshaft lobe, and transfers that motion to open and close the valves. (sometimes referred […]

Oil Mixed With Coolant – In The Cooling System – Cleaning Tips

01/24/2024

Engine oil mixed with coolant, in the cooling system, is very common. Especially, after a blown or leaking head gasket. So, you opened your coolant tank or the radiator cap, and see that the coolant […]