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Cylinder Power Balance Testing – Uncover Hidden Engine Issues

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 […]

Timing Belt Basics – Avoid the Unexpected Cost Of Engine Damage

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, […]

Fuel Pressure Regulators, Commonly Fail In One Of Two Ways

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 […]

Catalytic Converter – Failure Signs And Testing – Learn The Basics

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 […]

Pushrods On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines – This Is Where Length Matters

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 […]

Engine Oil Pressure Warning – Possible Causes And Testing

Suddenly, an engine oil pressure warning light or a low oil pressure reading, appears on your dash. At that point, the engine oil pressure warning, is the only thing you should be thinking about. Above […]

Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Failure – Causes And Remedies

For years, both transmission and engine rebuilders, have struggled at times, to determine the cause, of crankshaft thrust bearing failure. Diagnosing a crankshaft thrust bearing failure, can sometimes be simple, but often is tricky. And, […]