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 ...

Can you rebuild an engine that's been through the ringer? This is a question I've often been asked when I worked as a mechanic, and one I've had to confront directly as someone who exclusively uses ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Tom and Ray: In one of your columns, you described a rebuilt engine as “taken apart, repaired, and put back together in the back of the garage right under the Miss Socket Wrench calendar.”Boo, ...

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 ...

At one point in our lives we know next to nothing about cars. Slowly, we latch on to bits of information and our knowledge of the inner workings of certain parts-engines, transmissions, and ...

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 ...

If big is good, then bigger is better. That's what we thought when we decided to rebuild our 440 Dodge block, instead of slapping in a 360 from a junkyard just to get down the road. While these ...

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 ...

Cummins has opened its first high horsepower Master Rebuild Center (MRC) in Europe, which will focus on remanufacturing engines between 19 and 78 l with power outputs ranging from 450 to 3500 hp. In a ...