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Head Bolt Torque & Installation Guide (Avoid Head Gasket Failure)

04/30/2026

Head Bolt Torque Installation and Head Gasket Reliability Problems with head bolts are one of the leading causes of installation-related head gasket failure. Even the best gasket will not seal properly if the cylinder head […]

Cylinder Head Gasket Leaks Are Expensive - Know The Symptoms

Cylinder Head Gasket Leaks: Symptoms and Expensive Repairs

03/27/2026

Cylinder head gasket leaks are every driver’s nightmare. It often starts as a small leak but can lead to a destroyed engine and a massive repair bill if you don’t catch it early. You cannot […]

Engine Compression – What Can Cause, Low Or No Compression

12/28/2025

So, engine compression is the pressure created, inside each of the engine’s cylinders. And, low or no compression leads to, incomplete combustion and misfires. Symptoms of low engine compression can be, an illuminated (CEL) and […]

Cylinder Head Cracking – Overheating Is The Most Common Cause

11/24/2025

Cylinder head cracking can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. In some cases the crack may be so severe, that replacing the whole engine is the only cure. But most of the causes are all […]

Cylinder Head Resurfacing – Getting The Correct Surface Finish

11/05/2025

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. However, many […]

White Stuff Under My Oil Filler Cap – What Is It ? Is It Bad ?

04/07/2025

So, you take the oil cap off of your valve cover, to top off your oil. Then, you find milky creamy white stuff, coating the bottom of the oil cap and down into the filler […]

Antifreeze In Oil: Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally

01/27/2025

Antifreeze In Oil, is a sign of an internal leak. And, is usually caused by a bad gasket or engine failure. When Antifreeze mixes with engine oil, it robs the oil of its lubricating properties […]

Leaking Head Gasket: Causes and Symptoms Explained

11/04/2024

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. […]

Blown Head Gasket: The Symptoms, Can Be Quite Misleading

11/01/2024

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

Head Gasket Leak: External vs. Internal Leaks

10/07/2024

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 […]