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Listening for Valve Train Noise Under Hood

Valve Train Noise – Where Is It Coming From ? – Is It Bad ?

03/09/2024

Valve train noise, is usually due to excessive clearance, between two internal engine parts. Each valve utilizes, a valve spring that returns it to its, original closed position. So, if a valve spring has broken —READ-MORE

Compression Leak Between Cylinders - No Coolant Or Oil Leaks

Compression Leak Between Cylinders: Without Any Coolant or Oil Leaks

03/08/2024

So, having a compression leak between cylinders, can allow the compression, to leak from one cylinder to the next. This causes a loss of compression, and sometimes, allows exhaust gasses, back into the intake, depending —READ-MORE

Engine Cranks But No Start – Ignition, Fuel, Compression Are Good

03/07/2024

When your engine cranks but no start. It usually means your engine is having trouble, producing a spark, getting fuel, or creating compression. But, what if, ignition, fuel, and compression were all checked. and are —READ-MORE

Electric Cooling Fan: What Can Stop It From Working Properly

03/04/2024

Is your engine is overheating, or shows signs of running hotter than normal. Then, you may have a problem, with your electric cooling fan. Electric cooling fans are used, to move air through the radiator, —READ-MORE

Bad Radiator Cap Symptoms (Causes, Testing & Fix)

03/04/2024

Today the radiator cap, is more important than ever before. However, it is often missed, as being a cause of engine overheating. So, a radiator cap looks simple, but is critical, for a properly operating —READ-MORE

Cylinder Bore Deglazing – Purpose – Proper Crosshatch And Angle

03/03/2024

The cylinder bore deglazing process is basically, removing the glaze from your engines cylinder walls. Because, having the proper finish, is extremely important in helping with, proper piston ring lubrication. So, without proper lubrication, heat —READ-MORE

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Valve Train Noise – Where Is It Coming From ? – Is It Bad ?

Compression Leak Between Cylinders: Without Any Coolant or Oil Leaks

Engine Cranks But No Start – Ignition, Fuel, Compression Are Good

Electric Cooling Fan: What Can Stop It From Working Properly

Bad Radiator Cap Symptoms (Causes, Testing & Fix)

Cylinder Bore Deglazing – Purpose – Proper Crosshatch And Angle

Running Dynamic Compression Test: Evaluating Individual Cylinders

(ECT) Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor – What Can Go Wrong

Engine Hesitation – What Is It, What Can Cause It, Diagnosing It

Mechanical Engine Misfires – What Are They – How To Find Them