By Greg Arsenault The most common failure modes of turbochargers for both gas and diesel engines are: 1) Contaminated oil, 2) Lack of oil, 3) Foreign debris in air stream, 4) Excessive heat/friction, 5) Hot shutdowns, 6) Physical contact of…
Considerations for this critical procedure By Mike Mavrigian This article is intended to discuss (and granted, to possibly overthink) cylinder head stud installation. Each builder likely has a routine that has always worked for them, and likely sees no reason…
By Steve Scott This would likely ruin your day, especially if it happens just 52 miles after an engine was rebuilt. Figures 1 and 2 above show the damage the piston and connecting rod did to the cylinder block and…