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The words “blown head gasket” strike fear into the heart of almost any vehicle owner. While not as horrifying as “blown engine”, a blown head gasket typically means a very … Continue Reading How To Fix A Blown Head Gasket
You can certainly save yourself some frustration by cleaning the gum and varnish off your old carburetor, allowing it to function properly. Carburetors are subject to all manner of gunk- … Continue Reading How To Clean A Carburetor
An oil filter leak poses a dangerous risk to your engine. Knowing the potential causes and fixes can help you prevent leaks from happening again.
Is your car burning oil? Learn how to identify and address this problem here.
Accidents happen; everyone knows that. What do you do when you’ve got a stubborn oil leak stain on your driveway?
So you finally got around to working on that old project car you had sitting outside, eh? It happens to the best of us, you lose track of time and … Continue Reading Quick Carburetor Rebuild How-To Guide For Beginners
Occasionally, you may remove a spin-on oil filter to find that it has become bloated at or near the top of the can. Because no other damage is evident, other … Continue Reading What Causes Oil Filter Bloat?
You’ve probably heard it can be an difficult repair, but do you know what causes a blown head gasket?
Exhaust gaskets are a pain, no matter how you slice it. When you have a leaky manifold, header, or flange gasket, all you hear is that annoying “tick tick tick … Continue Reading How To Make Custom Exhaust Gaskets For Your Special Project
Blowing a cylinder head gasket is a common mechanical emergency, but it’s not worth losing your own head over. Blown head gaskets are easy to prevent with regular check-ups. It’s … Continue Reading 3 Steps to Keep Cool and Avoid a Blown Head Gasket