Even if the engine in your car runs poorly, the thought of taking it completely apart for a rebuild can be frightening. After all, it is running; and since you've never tackled such a major job before ...

In this installment, we tackle how to prepare the block, how to choose the right cylinder heads, the differences in crankshaft and piston qualities and the procedures required for them, and rod ...

These days, recycling is all the rage. Airplanes get ground up and turned into beer cans, which eventually get melted down and formed into some other widget we just can't live without. In a way, hot ...

Your old, reliable engine has been coughing up some strange, but concerning noises. So, you call your mechanic to find out what the problem and solution are to restoring its harmonious hum. But the ...

We are back in the shop and burning the midnight oil to finish the Dauntless V-6 rebuild for our old CJ. While the Buick 225 odd-fire has General Motors roots, Kaiser-Willys bought the tooling from ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Rebuilding a classic Honda motorcycle engine can be a fun and educational experience. Not only does it allow you to get your hands dirty with ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Although engines last longer today than they did years ago, when it finally does give out, you have several choices. The most expensive route ...

The shop at Will Rogers Middle School in Fair Oaks is usually bustling with the sound of student voices and tools clanking against engine parts.These days, teacher Ken MacPherson is alone in the ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Engine repairs aren’t cheap, but there is good news: You may not need an entirely new engine — just a repair. Even if you do need a new engine, it may be ...

When acquiring a piece of construction equipment, many equipment managers ask dealers one common question: How long will the engine run before a rebuild is needed? “The powertrain is on many of our ...