In this video, Highway and Heavy Parts Sales Technician Rob breaks down all the possible signs that your old diesel engine cylinder head needs replacing and how to prevent catastrophic failure.
Continue reading 9 Telltale Signs of Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Failure
As we’ve mentioned in a previous post, cylinder head damage is a major issue that can cause problems throughout your engine. It’s not just cracks that you have to worry about.
Continue reading Failure Analysis for Warped or Pitted Cylinder Heads
As we talked about in an earlier post, there are many things that could lead to an engine failure or the need for an engine rebuild. One such indicator is low or no compression in your engine cylinders.
Continue reading 7 Reasons You Have Low or No Compression In Diesel Engine Cylinders
Are you experiencing low power or poor fuel economy? Do you find yourself replacing filters more often, or have you noticed smoke coming from your exhaust stack?
Continue reading 3 Reasons For Fuel Pump Failure On Your John Deere Diesel Engine
In your diesel engine, it’s not just the camshaft that can wear or fail. You also have to pay attention to the health of your camshaft bearings.
Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Your Diesel Engine Camshaft Bearings Failed
We know how frustrating it can be when your equipment fails and you’re facing down time and lost profits. And paying those high OEM dealer prices only makes it worse.
Continue reading Navistar HEUI High Pressure Oil Pump Failure
Whether you’re on the road or in the fields, we know that an engine failure in your diesel engine is more than just a minor inconvenience. It means lost time and lost profits. And if it’s a failure in your fuel system, you can be looking at thousands of dollars in repairs.
Continue reading Common Rail Injector Symptoms and FailuresIs It Camshaft Lobe Wear Or Damage? We all know how important camshafts are to the function of your diesel engine, and when they fail it can spell big trouble. Whether you have a flat tappet or a roller camshaft, you’re at risk for one of the most common causes of camshaft issues: lobe wear or damage.
Continue reading Camshaft Failure Causes
Cat C15 engines are made to take a beating. They are the workhorse of the diesel engine world. The Cat C15 is the preferred engine choice for heavy-duty applications like tractor-trailers, farm equipment, earthmovers, etc. But, like with anything else, there will come a time when parts begin to show their age and will need replacement or repair.
Continue reading Why Is My Caterpillar C15 Turbocharger Failing? Common Problems Explained
Variable geometry turbochargers have not always been the best in terms of reliability. But not all VGT’s are bad. It is a complicated problem that requires a complicated solution. Manufacturers have been handed the task of making diesel engines more efficient and produce fewer emissions. This is where components such as a variable geometry turbo come into play.
Continue reading Common VGT Turbocharger FailuresProblems with injector cups is a common issue on the Caterpillar 3406E.
We know how frustrating it can be, especially if it happens soon after an injector replacement.
An EGR (exhaust gas recirculating) cooler is another way that engine manufacturers have been able to lower today’s emissions standards. Its main job is to remove as much heat out of the spent gasses as possible before re-entering the engine’s combustion chamber.
Continue reading EGR Coolers Explained: Failure Symptoms and How It Affects The VGT Turbo!
