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GM 3100 - 3400 Engine Issues - Heads, Manifolds, Rocker Bolts
Engine Top End

GM 3100 – 3400 Engine Issues – Heads, Manifolds, Rocker Bolts

02/24/2023

GM 3100 – 3400 engine issues, are still happening and are being repeated. We still have leaks, installation problems, as well as cylinder head and rocker bolt issues. That’s because, most people are still confused, […]

Leaking Head Gasket Symptoms - The 5 Most Common Symptoms
Automotive Leaks

Leaking Head Gasket Symptoms – The 5 Most Common Symptoms

01/12/2023

By learning what the leaking head gasket symptoms are, you may be able to save yourself, thousands in repairs. Consequently, a leaking head gasket, can lead to repairs to the tune of, $1000 to $3000. […]

Head Gasket Leak - Engine Overheating, The First Sign Of Trouble
Automotive Leaks

Head Gasket Leak – Engine Overheating, The First Sign Of Trouble

12/29/2022

The last thing anyone ever wants to hear are the words “you have a head gasket leak”. So, your vehicle has started overheating, but you cannot find the source. Engine overheating is often the first […]

Oil Leak In Spark Plug Well - Know The Signs - What Can Happen
Automotive Leaks

Oil Leak In Spark Plug Well – Know The Signs – What Can Happen

11/10/2022

Having a oil leak in spark plug well, can produce a variety of problems. Oil making its way into the spark plug wells, will drastically affect the engines performance. Consequently, leading to misfires, increased oil […]

Rear Main Rope Seal - Alternatives For Many Older Engines
Automotive Leaks

Rear Main Rope Seal – Alternatives For Many Older Engines

08/15/2022

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, as long as you […]

GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel - Choosing The Correct Head Gasket
Engine Top End

GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel – Choosing The Correct Head Gasket

08/14/2022

So, the GM 6.6L Duramax diesel, seems to be causing a lot of controversy. Consequently, one big issue is, what is correct head gasket is for this application. As a result, many installers are just […]

Rear Engine Oil Leaks - Finding The Real Location Of The Leak
Automotive Leaks

Rear Engine Oil Leaks – Finding The Real Location Of The Leak

08/10/2022

Rear engine oil leaks, that are confused with a rear main seal leak; are usually an oil pan gasket leaking. Consequently, an oil pan gasket is also, much less expensive to replace, than a leaking […]

Blown Head Gasket - The Symptoms, Can Be Quite Misleading
Automotive Leaks

Blown Head Gasket – The Symptoms, Can Be Quite Misleading

08/10/2022

Diagnosing a blown head gasket, just by looking for the symptoms, can be quite misleading. So, a blown head gasket is NOT a single thing, because it can may fail in several different ways. As […]

Intake Manifold Leaks - Manifold Leaks Spell Trouble For Your Engine
Automotive Leaks

Intake Manifold Leaks – Manifold Leaks Spell Trouble For Your Engine

07/05/2022

Above all, the most common leaks found in an engine are, intake manifold leaks. Consequently, intake manifold leaks, are usually, the fault of the gasket. That gasket, can be made of paper, rubber, metal, and […]

Cylinder Head Resurfacing - All About Getting The Correct Surface Finish
Engine Top End

Cylinder Head Resurfacing – All About Getting The Correct Surface Finish

05/24/2022

Cylinder head resurfacing, is a very common process today, especially with all the leaking head gaskets. Above all, cylinder head resurfacing, is the most common machining operation; done in machine shops to date. But, to […]

Pushrods - On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines - This Is Where Length Matters !
Automotive Leaks

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

04/22/2022

Exhaust and Intake Pushrods, on G.M. 3.1 and 3.4 engines are different lengths.   Quite often I am seeing, bent pushrods and valves, when they are mixed up. Consequently, Exhaust pushrods on G.M. 3.1 and […]

Vacuum Leak Repair - Most common locations, to have a vacuum leak.
Automotive Leaks

Vacuum Leak Repair – Most common locations, to have a vacuum leak.

04/02/2022

Having to do a vacuum leak repair, is more common than you would think. Quite often a vacuum leak, will disguise itself, as an ignition or fuel problem, that is incorrectly diagnosed. Above all, an […]

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