Something we hear frequently is that VGTs break too easily. Or, they’re too expensive to repair.
Continue reading Failure In Your VGT TurbochargerCategory: Blog – Diesel Engine Diagnostics
Failing Fuel Injectors In Cummins N14 Diesel Engines
Having properly operating fuel injectors is vital to the health of your diesel engine. If they’re not working at their best, then you might be experiencing a lot of other problems as well.
Continue reading Failing Fuel Injectors In Cummins N14 Diesel EnginesInjector Failure In The Ford Powerstroke Engine
We know that failed injectors are one of the last things you want. You can end up with a whole host of problems in your engine and an expensive repair.
Continue reading Injector Failure In The Ford Powerstroke EngineHow To Fix Poor Injector Seating
Have your fuel injectors failed? Are you experiencing repeat trouble with your injectors?
Continue reading How To Fix Poor Injector SeatingWhat Causes Valve Guide Failure?
There’s nothing more frustrating than having a failure in your diesel engine without knowing why.
Continue reading What Causes Valve Guide Failure?Why You Should Replace Your Hold-Down Bolts
If you’re running into problems with the fuel injectors on your diesel engine, we know how frustrated you must be.
Continue reading Why You Should Replace Your Hold-Down BoltsProblems With EGR Systems
You’ve heard the stories and we have too. A turbo fails and the owner has been quoted a $7,000 repair.
Continue reading Problems With EGR SystemsCamshaft Problems with Caterpillar C15 ACERT Engines
Camshaft problems can spell major issues for your Caterpillar C15 ACERT. This component needs to be functioning at its best for optimal engine performance.
Continue reading Camshaft Problems with Caterpillar C15 ACERT EnginesHead Gasket Failure In Your Caterpillar C15 Acert Engine
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 EnginePoor Injector Seating
Like most diesel engines, the fuel injectors on Caterpillar engines aren’t immune to failure.
Continue reading Poor Injector SeatingRocker Lever Issues In Your Overhead Cam Engine
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 EnginePiston Crown Failure Analysis
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.
