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Cooling Fan Relay – What Does It Do – Failure Symptoms – Testing

05/07/2024

THE COOLING FAN RELAY ESSENTIALLY FUNCTIONS AS, THE ON/ OFF SWITCH FOR THE ENGINE’S COOLING FANS. And, is therefore an important electrical component, of the engine’s cooling system. As a result, most cooling fans use —READ-MORE

Oil Leak In Spark Plug Well of Valve Cover

Oil Leak In Spark Plug Well – Know The Signs – What Can Happen

04/30/2024

HAVING A OIL LEAK IN SPARK PLUG WELL, CAN PRODUCE A VARIETY OF PROBLEMS. Oil making its way into the spark plug wells, can drastically affect the engines performance. Consequently, leading to misfires, increased oil —READ-MORE

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, —READ-MORE

Automatic Belt Tensioner – Function – Failure Symptoms – Testing

04/24/2024

ABOVE ALL, THE AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER, PROVIDES THE PROPER TENSION ALL BELTS REQUIRE. Because, the automatic belt tensioner is spring loaded, it will naturally apply the proper amount of tension. Most people already know that —READ-MORE

Wet Compression Testing Is A Step Up, From A Regular Test

04/21/2024

AFTER YOU HAVE DONE A BASIC COMPRESSION TEST, THE NEXT STEP IS, WET COMPRESSION TESTING. Above all, an engine needs a good seal between the rings, and the cylinder walls. Also, between the valves, and —READ-MORE

Motorcycle Spring Tune Up Tips – How To Stay Safe On The Road

04/06/2024

In light of the ensuing motorcycle season, I wanted to bring you some motorcycle spring tune up tips. Above all, before you hit the open road. I know it is still early, But, as the —READ-MORE

GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel Replacing Head Gaskets

GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel: Choosing The Correct Head Gasket

04/05/2024

So, the GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel, seems to be causing a lot of controversy. Consequently, one big issue is, what is the correct head gasket for this application. As a result, many installers are just —READ-MORE

Water Pump And Timing Belt Replacement – Tips And Instructions

04/04/2024

ON MOST NEWER ENGINES THE WATER PUMP TIMING BELT, IS WHAT ENSURES THE COOLANT, KEEPS MOVING THROUGH YOUR ENGINE. AND, HELPS THE ENGINE MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT, AND OPTIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE. But, a water pump or —READ-MORE

Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) Mounted on Engine

Idle Air Control Valve (IAC), Function, Failure Symptoms – Testing

03/31/2024

SO, THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE ENGINES IDLE SPEED. And, that’s what makes the idle air control valve, a major management component of the engine. Because, it decreases or increases —READ-MORE

Common Engine Problems – Noises, Leaks, Overheating, And Fuel

03/17/2024

We all know it’s important to take care of your vehicle’s engine. But, there are some common engine problems, that just get overlooked. So, as a vehicle owner it is important that you’re constantly on —READ-MORE