You might be familiar with some of the common signs of diesel engine problems, but you might not know that sometimes these same symptoms mean it’s time to rebuild your engine.
Continue reading When Should You Rebuild Your Diesel Engine?
What are the key differences between OEM and aftermarket? Is one better than the other? These questions and many more will be answered in today’s post.
Continue reading Are OEM Rebuild Kits Worth It?
Your head gasket creates the seal between the engine block and the cylinder head, allowing for combustion. It’s vital to the overall performance of your engine, and without it, your engine couldn’t run properly.
Continue reading Head Gasket Failure In Your Caterpillar C15 Acert Engine
Like most diesel engines, the fuel injectors on Caterpillar engines aren’t immune to failure.
Continue reading Poor Injector Seating
Both the ISX and N14 are some of the most popular engines ever built by Caterpillar. Come to think about it, they have become extremely popular in a wide array of applications over the years. Regardless of the type, if you put enough miles on them, there will come a time when a rebuild will become necessary.
Continue reading Rebuilding Your Cummins ISX and N14 Engines
If you have an overhead cam engine—a Detroit Diesel Series 60, a Cummins ISX, a Caterpillar 3406E or C15, for example—you might have some questions about rocker levers.
Continue reading Rocker Lever Issues In Your Overhead Cam Engine
The internal combustion engine is a true marvel of modern engineering. Diesel engines are found in almost all heavy-duty machinery, trucks, construction equipment, etc. But what happens when they fail? We are going to dive deeper into piston crown failure, why it happens, and what can be done to possibly prevent future issues. If you find yourself with damaged pistons crowns, count on Highway and Heavy Parts to help get you back up and running with as little downtime as possible. Here are the most common causes of piston crown failure.
At Highway and Heavy Parts, we’re dedicated to bringing you the best information about diesel engine parts around. We want you to feel confident as you shop for parts, grow your business, and successfully identify what you need for the job at hand.
Continue reading Ultra Performance Cylinder Heads
Have you ever thought much about your oil pump?
Continue reading Problems with Caterpillar C15 Oil Pumps
Looking to rebuild your Caterpillar C13 diesel engine? We’ve got exactly what you need. Check out our popular inframe rebuild kit here! Highway & Heavy Parts is an industry leader in rebuild kits for any diesel engines, including Caterpillar. From the C7 to the C18, we got you covered.
Continue reading What’s In Our Caterpillar C13 Diesel Engine Rebuild Kit?
When you’re having a problem with your diesel engine, or you’re wondering which replacement parts are right for your application, we know you’re looking for the best information.
Continue reading Caterpillar 3406E 5Ek Piston Designs
If your Cummins diesel engine just isn’t performing like it should, you might have problems with your fuel system.
Continue reading Common Problems With Cummins ISC/ISB Fuel Injectors
