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Engine Spark Knock Images Showing Normal and Premature Combustion

Engine Spark Knock: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

07/08/2024

Engine spark knock, sounds like a metallic knocking, pinging or rattling noise, coming from your engine. Engine spark knock, is usually heard, during moderate to heavy engine acceleration. And, usually occurs after the engine, has […]

Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolt in Cylinder Head

Broken Bolt : Stud Removing : Can Be A Frustrating Waste Of Time

06/05/2024

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. […]

Valve Stem Seals: Basic Function, Seal Types, Failure Symptoms

06/04/2024

Valve stem seals, control the lubrication of the valve stem, as it moves up and down in the valve guide. By specific design, all valve stem seals are made to include, a precisely controlled leak. […]

Engine Replacement : A Comprehensive Guide, For Every Vehicle

05/29/2024

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]