Crankshaft

Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Failure – Causes And Remedies

09/16/2025

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, […]

Harmonic Balancer: Function: Common Failure Warning Signs

01/02/2025

So, what is the main function of the harmonic balancer? Well, it is to absorb and reduce, harmonic and torsional vibrations from the engine. Consequently, your harmonic balancer is mounted, on the front of your […]

Crankshaft Damage: Causes and Prevention in Diesel Engines

09/20/2024

So, a broken or cracked crankshaft, is considered major engine damage. But, the good thing is that crankshaft damage, is not a very common occurrence. Crankshaft damage, can happen due to a casting or forging […]

Timing Belts: Connect Parts Together, To Operate In Sequence

09/07/2024

Timing belts have replaced timing chains, in most of the vehicles on the road today. And, this belt is totally different, from “V-belts” or “Serpentine belts”. Because, this belt performs, a much more important job. […]

Timing Belt vs Timing Gear vs Timing Chain

Timing Belts – Chains Or Gears, All Do The Same Thing, Differently

05/22/2024

SO, TIMING BELTS – CHAINS OR GEARS, ALL PERFORM THE SAME FUNCTION. Consequently, their job is to synchronize, the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft. But, despite having the same job, timing belts – chains […]

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 […]

Timing Belt Basics – Avoid the Unexpected Cost Of Engine Damage

10/23/2023

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, […]