Currently showing items 1 to 25 of 392

11/19/2009 Connecting Rod Selection for Performance Engines In this article I would like to cover connecting rods. What types are good for what applications, and I’ll touch on rod length, because this is a can of worms I’d rather not open since there are so ma... 11/19/2009 Cylinder Heads Installation/Removal Caution for Mercedes M112 and M113 Engines Affects all models with M112 and M113 engines. 11/18/2009 Tips for "pickling" your Car/Engine for Winter Storage Here are some good tips to tell your customers about how to store their classic rod for the winter, or just for an extended period of time. 11/11/2009 Get Your Bearings I am going to give you an abbreviated “Cliffs Notes” explanation of engine bearing basics, but I strongly recommend that you get this information in much greater detail from any of the major engine be... 11/11/2009 Valve Train Ticking Noises Reported on Honda 2.2L Engines There have been reports of a ticking noise coming from the valve train of some Honda 2.2L engines in 1995-’97 Accord applications and engine builders are curious as to the cause and the remedy. 11/11/2009 Multiple Cylinder Misfire or Rough Idle on 2004-'06 Chrysler 3.5L Engines This bulletin involves rotating all ­engine exhaust valves, replacing the valve spring retainer locks with a new design to increase valve rotation at lower rpm, inspecting/replacing the MAP s... 11/6/2009 Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Head Gasket Installation Procedures for Chrysler 2.0L and 2.4L Engines The MLS gasket was released for production, as a running change, in the 1999 model year for all models except FJ. The new gasket provides superior sealing characteristics but will require extra care i... 10/30/2009 Caterpillar Piston Manufacturers' Casting Numbers vs. Part Numbers Casting numbers in the skirt or body of the piston may not represent the actual part number of which the casting has been machined. Depending on the manufacturer, one piston casting could be used ... 10/28/2009 BMW Head Bolt Threads Pulling Out of Block During Engine Reassembly Affects all BMW models equipped with M52TU and M54 engines 10/28/2009 Sheared Crankshaft Sprocket Keys Found on Some GM 6.2L Diesel Engines This bulletin affects 1982-1989 Light-Duty Trucks, G and H Vans with 6.2L diesel engines 10/21/2009 Installing Valve Guide Liners The first step for installing bronze guide liners is to assemble the parts for the boring reamer. Install the bushing, then the spring, and finally the retainer. You now have a reamer kit. Insert th... 10/21/2009 Coolant Leak from Front Right Side of BMW M52TU Cylinder Head Cylinder heads with a machining flaw (hair line crack) may have been installed on M52TU engines in production on a limited number of vehicles. 10/19/2009 Engine Builder Shop Solutions: October 2009 Valve Spring Clarification There are many misconceptions on the visual inspect 10/15/2009 Loss of Oil Pressure on Audi 2.8L Engines Affects 2.8L V6 Engines with Engine Code AAH (All Model Years). Immediately after starting, the oil pressure warning light remains lit. 10/15/2009 Front Crankshaft Bolt Service Caution for 2001-2008 Mazda 2.3L Engines When removing or replacing the crankshaft pulley, always be sure to follow the service manual procedures. The crankshaft pulley is not keyed to the crankshaft and when loosened, it may move out of p... 10/15/2009 Sludgy Saab May Rattle Your Chain Various conditions can cause the formation of oil sludge in the engine or a rattling noise from the timing chain and balancer shaft chain. 10/9/2009 Whine, Whistle, Ringing Noise Complaints on 2004-2005 Cadillac 3.6L Engines Replacing the crankshaft harmonic balancer is recommended if noise is isolated to the front of engine and balance is three-spoke design. 10/8/2009 Uncovering the Culprits That Cause Head Gaskets to Fail The first symptoms of a failing head gasket are usually a slow loss of coolant with no visible leaks, engine overheating and/or a check engine light with cylinder misfire codes. 10/7/2009 Head Gasket Leaks/Seepage Found in 1987-93 Jeep 4.0L Engines Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine, may experience engine oil leaks/seepage from the head gasket along the right hand side (tappet rail) of the engine. 9/30/2009 Very Faint Engine Whine Noise Reported on Some GM 3.6L Engines A very faint engine whine-type noise heard at speeds of 0-30 mph at 1,000-2,500 rpm may be caused by the primary camshaft drive chain. 9/30/2009 Manifold Makeover - Increasing Engine Power An intake manifold is an integral part of the induction system that has to match the airflow characteristics of the cylinder head and camshaft, as well as the displacement and rpm range of the engine. 9/28/2009 Engine Builder Shop Solutions: September 2009 Parts Disposal I had a customer who needed a timing belt for a 3.5L Mitsubishi. He purchased a core engine to complete the build. There are a few different setups for that engine depending on t... 9/24/2009 General Information for 60 Series Detroit Diesel Engines The Series 60 engine is an in-line 6 cylinder, with wet replaceable liners, overhead cam and electronic engine control. These engines are mostly used in class 8 trucks, but can also be found in indu... 9/24/2009 Installing Exhaust Guides in 366-396 cid and 427-454 cid GM Big Block Engines The valve guide may not be replaceable in some of the above GM Big Block engines. Because of GM's factory production method of placing the valve guides in the head castings after the cylinder head was... 9/24/2009 Revised Timing Belt and Tensioner Setup Procedure for 1998-2000 Ford 2.0L Engines This article is being published to provide the correct procedure for setting up cam timing belt and tensioner, due to the procedure being inaccurate in the service manual.

12345678910 Next   Last