Are you hearing a sudden engine knock? Is your engine running rough?
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What Are The Primary Differences Between Cummins Diesel ISX and N14?
Cummins has a history of producing strong, long-lasting diesel engines, including some of the most popular ones for on-highway applications. Two of their engines in particular, the N14 and the ISX, continue to remain popular diesel choices.
Continue reading What Are The Primary Differences Between Cummins Diesel ISX and N14?Why Did My VGT Turbo Fail? 3 Common Symptoms
Has your turbo failed? Are you looking at a very expensive repair?
Continue reading Why Did My VGT Turbo Fail? 3 Common SymptomsWhat’s The Difference Between Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L and 14L Engines?
If you’ve heard of Detroit Diesel, odds are you’ve heard of their Series 60 line of engines. It includes three different engines, a 11.1L, a 12.7L, and a 14L.
Continue reading What’s The Difference Between Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L and 14L Engines?How Does a Cylinder Head Work On A Diesel Engine?
Today we’re going to go over a little bit about cylinder heads. Before diving head first into the cylinder head market, its important to have an understanding of what you’re working with.
Continue reading How Does a Cylinder Head Work On A Diesel Engine?What Caused A Crack In My Diesel Engine Cylinder Head?
We know how frustrating it can be when your cylinder head cracks. You’re losing coolant, have compression in your cooling system, or seeing excessive smoke, and you’re looking at lost time and money and an expensive repair.
Continue reading What Caused A Crack In My Diesel Engine Cylinder Head?When Can I Reuse My Cylinder Head Bolts? How To Clean And Inspect
Head bolts might seem like a minor or unimportant part, but without them, combustion wouldn’t be possible and your diesel engine wouldn’t work. They hold your cylinder head to the engine block and help the head gasket to seal properly.
Continue reading When Can I Reuse My Cylinder Head Bolts? How To Clean And InspectWhen Does Your Cummins N14 Need A Rebuild?
We know that rebuilding your engine is a time consuming and expensive process. And that’s not even mentioning the profits you lose when your engine is out of commission.
Continue reading When Does Your Cummins N14 Need A Rebuild?Actuator Not Moving? Engine Losing Power? Common VGT Turbo Questions
Today, we’re taking a look at some of your questions from YouTube relating to issues with your Variable Geometry Turbochargers.
Continue reading Actuator Not Moving? Engine Losing Power? Common VGT Turbo QuestionsHow Do Variable Geometry Turbochargers Work In Diesel Engines?
Turbochargers are complicated and extremely precise pieces. They are used in diesel engines to get additional power, increased throttle response, and improve fuel economy. Variable geometry turbochargers or VGTs for short have additional vanes that move according to the specific demands of the engine at any given time.
Continue reading How Do Variable Geometry Turbochargers Work In Diesel Engines?Diesel Engine Turbochargers. Rebuild With A Cartridge Or A New One?
Diesel engines are complicated, especially modern ones. There is no doubt that at one point or another, you’ve come to a time where a major component such as a turbocharger has failed. Luckily, DFI is here to help get you through the stress with ease, should it happen again.
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