You may have heard the term, valve job, because older engines frequently needed their valves reconditioned. You rarely hear about, valve problems or valve jobs in today’s engines. Because, modern (OHC) engines, have fewer parts […]
Learning how to machine, install and grind valve seats, can help solve many, valve leakage and valve burning issues. Firstly, the growth of the valve seat market, can be traced back to the early 1970s. […]
Torque to yield bolts, are exactly what they sound like. When tightened, they stretch to the point of yield. Many vehicle manufacturers use torque to yield bolts. Especially, on engines with aluminum heads and or […]
Engine rebuilding and remanufacturing, know the difference. What is the real difference between them and, why would you choose one over the other. Typically a rebuilt engine will have, a much shorter life than a […]
Today, being an automotive mechanic, means a lot more than just changing oil and replacing belts. Consequently, there are a lot of difficult situations, that automotive mechanics face, on a day-to-day basis. For an automotive […]
Removing broken bolts and studs, is never a fun job and can take more time than you think. Broken bolt and stud removing, can often be a frustrating time waster, with no quick fix available. […]
So, engine replacement, is one of the more difficult tasks, a mechanic may ever face. Because, engine replacement, requires different approaches for every year, make and model. Above all, engine replacement is, much more complicated […]
Learning how to install a cylinder sleeve, is an excellent way to salvage, an otherwise junk engine block. So, there are primary two reasons, for installing a cylinder sleeve in a engine block. For instance, […]
The cylinder bore deglazing process is basically, removing the glaze from your engines cylinder walls. And, having the proper finish, is extremely important, in assisting with proper piston ring lubrication. So, without proper lubrication, heat […]
The Ball Hone is self-centering, self-aligning to the bore, and self-compensating for wear. Ball hones provide, a great surface finish and will make, your next re-ring job a success ! The ball hone tool, is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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