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 ...

Get an inside view of what it takes to rebuild a V8 engine in this step-by-step guide. The video demonstrates each part of ...

Every car owner dreads unexpected repair bills, and engine troubles can be some of the costliest. Even if you can diagnose the problem straight away — which isn't always as straightforward as it might ...

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 ...

Tick. Tick. Tick. That's the sound our Ford 4.0-liter, over-head valve (OHV) engine was making in our 1991 Ford Explorer after 250,000 miles. The Ford 4.0L V-6 engines, built in Germany, are found in ...

The words "engine rebuild" can have many meanings depending on the context in which they are used. To some, rebuilding an engine means having every part machined to better-than-new tolerances, and ...

Rebuilding an engine is a lot of work. Arguably the most complex part of a car, an engine requires a lot of tools and time to be dismantled and even more to be reconditioned and put back together.

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. A common concern with cars as they age is dependability—not only that they may not get you to work one day but also that a ...

It’s no secret that rebuilding an engine or transmission requires using specialty tools and plenty of expertise, but few gearheads consider the complexity of rebuilding a turbocharger. Modern turbos ...

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 ...

“If you had pitted exhaust valves in a professional machine shop such as this, uh, how would you choose to grind them? This is genuine curiosity. I’m trying to come up with a solution right now,” ...