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Engine Diagnosis & Repair:
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Engine Frequently Asked Questions
Dash Warning Lights: What You Should and Should Not Do
Engine Repair Options
Engine Replacement Tips
Engine Components Self-Test Quiz (Download or Print PDF file)
Tracking Down Causes of Engine Failure
Diagnosing An Engine that Won't Crank or Start
Engine Start Button Diagnosis
Troubleshooting Intermittent Engine Problems
Troubleshooting Engine Problems with Temperature
Diagnosing Engine Noise
Engine Noise in Dodge Caravan & Chrysler Minivans
Troubleshooting Low Oil Pressure
Oil Pump Diagnosis
Oil Pumps: The Heart of the Engine
Do You Really Need a High Volume Oil Pump?
Causes of High Oil Consumption
Engine Oil Leaks
Valve Failures
Diagnose Weak Valve Springs
Compression Ratio
Engine Compression Testing
Engine Leakdown Testing
Measuring Blowby
Engine Exhaust Smoke (various causes of)
Finding & Fixing Engine Vacuum Leaks
Engine Overheating: Causes & Cures
Why Head Gaskets Fail
Head Gasket Failure: Common Causes
Preventing Repeat Head Gasket Failures
How to Fix a Leaky Head Gasket
Motor Mounts
Saturn Vibration Caused by Bad Engine Mount
Engine Technology
Rotary Valves for ICE Engines?
Electric Motors Versus ICE Engines: What's the Difference?
Light-Duty Diesel Engine Diagnosis & Repair
Light-Duty Diesel Diagnosis
Diesel Piston Damage Diagnosis
GM Duramax Diesel Warranty Issues
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Engine Repair and Service:
Buick 3800 Engine Issues
Chrysler 3.5L V6 Engine Service
Chrysler 3.5L V6 Misfire Diagnosis
Chrysler/Mitsubishi 3.0L V6
Chrysler 2.0L Neon Engine Service
Cadillac Northstar V8 Engine Service
Engine Timing Belt Repair:
Variable Valve Timing
Ford Variable Cam Timing Codes
Timing Belts: Is Your Engine and Interference Engine?
Update On Timing Chains & Belts
Timing Chain Replacement (Mazda & Ford 3.0L DOHC V6)
Aftermarket Timing Belt Warranty Warning
GM Timing Belt Service
Chevy Aveo 1.6L Timing Belt Replacement
Ford Timing Belts & Chains
Toyota & Honda Timing Belts
Engine Repair (Cylinder Heads)
OHC Cylinder Head Components
OHC Cylinder Head Repairs
How to Weld Aluminum
Cylinder Head Bolts
Head Bolts (Torque-to-yield TTY head bolt installation & removal tips)
Torque Wrench (how to use)
Cylinder Head Resurfacing
New Sealing & Resurfacing Requirements for Today's Engines
Preventing Repeat Head Gasket Failures
Cast Iron Crack Repairs
Valve Guide Repairs
Valve Seat Repairs
Engine Repair (Cylinder Block, Pistons & Crankshaft):
Engine Rebuilding Tips
How to Rebuild Engine (Replacing Internal Engine Parts)
Update On Cylinder Bore Honing Techniques
Cylinder Bore Surface Finishes By The Numbers
Plateau Cylinder Bore Finishes
Evolution of Piston Design
Rings of Steel: Update On Piston Ring Technology
Piston Rings: Stock & Performance
Piston Ring End Gap Recommendations
What You Should Know About Engine Bearings
Larry's Guide to Check Engine Light Diagnostics (PDF ebook)
Mitchell 1 DIY eautorepair manuals
High Performance Engine Modifications & Parts:
TURBO GUIDE - Covers Turbo Operation, Diagnosis, Repair & Tuning
Choosing a Camshaft
ZDDP - What is it & Why do you need it?
Performance Valvetrains
High Flow Racing Oil Pumps
Engine Displacement
Engine Balancing
Horsepower & Torque
Basics of Supercharging
Supercharging Import Engines
Turbocharger Diagnosis & Repair
Piston Rings: Stock & Performance
Tuner High Performance Scan Tools
Cold Air Intake Systems
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