MAHLE Clevite Brings Victor Reinz Gaskets to ExtremeWrench.com
Through the ExtremeWrench rewards program, participating independentrepair shops register and submit purchase data with ExtremeWrench toearn points redeemable for rewards such as trips, merchandise,technical training and other prizes ranging from television tobusiness-management tools. Rewards barcodes will be offered on the most popular Victor Reinzgasket set categories including: head, manifold, oil pan and valvecover sets. For
Federal-Mogul Introduces New Fel-Pro Severe Duty Head Gaskets
According to the company, the new Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS “Severe Duty”head gaskets combine Federal-Mogul’s multi-layer-steeltechnology with additional design features that accommodate extremehead lift. The gaskets are available in two design configurations:“SD4,” featuring four layers of embossed full-hard stainless steel andno shim layer, resulting in additional “spring” action; and “SD5,”which comprises four embossed stainless steel layers
Intake Manifold Gaskets
Back in the days when most engines had cast iron blocks, heads and manifolds, the intake manifold could be easily sealed with simple and relatively inexpensive die cut fiber faced metal gaskets (solid or perforated core). Sealer was usually required to ensure a leak-free installation. But in the late 1980s and early 1990s, fuel
Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS Performance Head Gaskets Seal Winning Engine In Recent Goody
Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS performance head gaskets from Federal-Mogul Corporation sealed Denny Hamlin’s race-winning Toyota engine in the recent NASCAR Sprint Cup Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville,VA, Speedway. This latest win continues the Fel-Pro brand’s dominance of professional stock car racing. “We had another great day on the track, with flawless sealing performance and a
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces a New eLearning Course on Victor Reinz Gaskets
MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently added a new course on Victor Reinz gaskets to its eLearning™ curriculum. The new course covers the features and benefits of Victor Reinz gaskets and offers automotive and engine-rebuilding professionals the necessary tools to master sealing solutions. The course also will be available in French and Spanish in the near future.
Uncovering the Culprits That Cause Head Gaskets to Fail
Most installers should know the first symptoms of a head gasket that is failing are usually a slowloss of coolant with no visible leaks, engine overheating and/or aCheck Engine light with cylinder misfire codes. The Onboard DiagnosticII (OBD II) system should detect any misfires that occur due to a lossof compression or spark plugs fouled
Gaskets, Seals, Sealants and Fasteners
The factors that typically cause a gasket to fail include age, heat, thermal expansion, abrasion, pressure, vibration, corrosion, material breakdown or poor design. Some gaskets go the distance and others do not. With head gaskets, problems like detonation and engine overheating can damage the gasket very quickly, causing an otherwise good gasket to crack or
Federal-Mogul Expands Fel-Pro Gaskets Line
Federal-Mogul’sFel-Pro gaskets product line has been expanded to increase the brand’scoverage of late-model domestic and foreign-nameplate vehicles. TheFel-Pro brand’s focus on providing 100 percent sealing coverage forpopular late-model and older applications helps engine rebuilders andrepair shops capture and service larger shares of the automotive andlight-truck sealing markets. The expanded Fel-Pro product line – which now
Pointers for Servicing Leaky Gaskets
Question: When replacing leaky gaskets on an engine, do I just scrape or peel off the old gaskets, or do I have to do something else? Answer:Removing gaskets used to be a fairly simple procedure. Most enginesused to have cast iron blocks and heads, with iron manifolds andstamped steel covers. Iron castings could withstand a
Engine Sealing: High Performance Head Gaskets
One thing no engine builder wants to worry about is a head gasket failure, whether it is a NASCAR cup engine, a Pro Stock drag racing engine, a dirt track engine, a hot street engine or even a stock engine. Stock head gaskets hold up well enough under normal loads. But as compression ratios and
Old Iron: Old Gaskets And Seals Won’t Stop Vintage Job Profits
It has been a long time, but I still remember – despite the snow on the roof. I had to go through a flathead Ford to try and seal it up and clean the engine for a restoration project. This was about 35 years ago. At the time I found fairly quickly that when it
Head Gaskets – Sealing the Engine
Sealing an internal combustion engine has never been easy. In the last 100 years gasket manufacturers have tried many things, including paper, leather and even beef tallow, to try and seal the joint between the head and block. Today, engine leaks are not what they used to be but can still be quite a headache
The Task of Sealing Gaskets, Bill McKnight
Gasket sealing technology is a big issue with today
Gaskets: Sealing Today’s Engines
As today
Holley’s Latest LS Engine Giveaway
Holley has partnered with high-performance engine builder Prestige Motorsports for its latest giveaway LS engine.
Compound-Turbo 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Justin Gerebizza acquired a fully built ‘06 F-350 looking to achieve the 1,000-hp mark with a compound-turbo 6.0L Powerstroke engine. This Diesel of the Week is even more impressive when you realize it was built in 2015.
Summit Racing’s Speedmaster Top End Engine Kits
Kits include a pair of assembled aluminum cylinder heads, an intake manifold, aluminum roller rocker arms, cast aluminum valve covers, and gaskets.
Shop Solutions April 2024
Shop Solutions provide machine shop owners and engine technicians the opportunity to share their knowledge to benefit the entire industry and their own shops.
Horsepower and Head Gasket Technology
Head gaskets have one of the toughest job in an engine, and now we’re pushing them harder than ever, making it easier to expose the slightest weakness.
3 Engines for Sale – LS3 and Two Small Block Chevys
John Nijssen of Stroker Engine Exports is selling three performance V8 engine builds.