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Diesel Engine Rocker Arms vs Pin and Roller Kits: What Actually Wears Out and Why It Matters
Rocker arms and pin and roller kits are critical wear points in diesel engines. Learn what…
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Diesel Engine Serial Number Guide: Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel & More
Finding the correct engine serial number (ESN) is one of the most important steps when ordering…
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Diesel Engine Serial Numbers
Have you ever thought much about your ESN or why you might need to know it?…
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Diesel Engine Serial Numbers for Agriculture Engines John Deere, Caterpillar & Cummins
Diesel engine serial numbers help identify the correct parts for your engine. Learn how to find…
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Diesel Engine Smoke Colors: What White, Black, and Blue Smoke Mean
Learn what white, black, and blue diesel engine smoke means, what causes each color, and when…
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Diesel Engine Ticking vs Knocking: How to Diagnose Valve Train Noise Before It Causes Damage
Diesel valve train ticking noise is often caused by lash or component wear. Learn how to…
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Diesel Engine Turbochargers: Rebuild with a Cartridge or a New Turbo?
If you’re running a diesel engine, odds are you’ll eventually experience some kind of failure. That…
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Diesel Engine VGT Turbocharger Failure Diagnosis
You’ve probably heard a lot of bad things about variable geometry turbochargers by now. We all…
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Diesel Engine Wastegates Explained: How It Works, Calibration, And Engine Problems
Here at Highway & Heavy Parts, we have gone into extensive details on how turbochargers work.…
