Is your cylinder head in your Cummins ISL or ISLG natural engine cracked in multiple places? Are you looking for a replacement head but cant find quality options?
Continue reading Why Is My Cummins ISLG Natural Gas Cylinder Head Cracking?
An EGR or exhaust gas recirculating valve is a key part of any modern diesel engine. Unfortunately, they have gotten a bad reputation over the years as being one of the most common parts to fail on an otherwise durable engine.
Continue reading Why Is My Diesel EGR Valve Failing? 5 Common Causes
No matter how you look at it, rebuilding your diesel engine is a big job. It can even seem downright stressful trying to pick the right rebuild kit. In-frame, out-of-frame, and engine re-ring kits are just some of the terms used. What do they mean? What are the differences between them? All these questions and many more will be answered in this post!
Continue reading Differences Between Diesel Rebuild KitsAre you experiencing unexplained noise while your diesel engine is under load?
Continue reading Why Is My Diesel Engine Making Noise While Under Load?
Is your VGT giving you trouble again?
Continue reading How Diesel Turbochargers Work: VGT, Wastegate, and Standard Turbos
Modern diesel engines all have turbochargers. Boosting your internal combustion engine’s potential both physically and figuratively is nothing new. Diesel engines have been taking advantage of wasted exhaust gas for decades.
Continue reading Common Diesel Turbocharger Problems
Diesel engines are built to last. You can run them for miles and miles. And when you eventually have to rebuild that engine, you want it to run for another million miles.
Continue reading When To Rebuild Your Caterpillar C15 Engine
Here at Highway & Heavy Parts, we have gone into extensive details on how turbochargers work. Besides the diesel engine itself, the turbo is the next most important component in making sure your truck operates properly.
Continue reading Diesel Engine Wastegates Explained: How It Works, Calibration, And Engine Problems
When you’re shopping for parts for your John Deere diesel, we know that it can seem like your options are limited. You’ve been quoted an expensive repair price from the dealer and it might take some time to source the parts for you, especially on older models.
Continue reading Locating John Deere ESN And Engine Model Codes
Rebuilding your engine can be a large and costly job. And we know that choosing the right kit for your engine can sometimes be difficult.
Continue reading When Is It Time To Rebuild My Detroit Diesel DD15?
Ever wonder why there are many different types of pistons in your diesel engine? And why certain pistons are included in your engine rebuild kits?
Continue reading Differences in DD15 Pistons And When You May Need An Overhaul
Camshafts are responsible for telling both your intake and exhaust valves exactly when to open and close. Camshaft bearings are responsible for keeping everything within very tight tolerances
Continue reading Why Did My Diesel Camshaft Bearings Fail?
