We’ve talked about it before—OEM parts are simply more expensive than their aftermarket counterparts, and this holds true for cylinder heads as well.
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Signs You Need to Replace Your Cylinder Head
What is the Function of a Cylinder Head? The cylinder head is a critical part of your diesel engine. With the head gasket and cylinder itself, it creates the combustion chamber that allows the combustion process to occur properly. It also lets air in and exhaust out. Coolant and fuel both flow through your cylinder head, making its health vitally important to the overall function of your engine.
Continue reading Signs You Need to Replace Your Cylinder HeadDiesel Engine Failure Analysis: Compression Issues
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.
Continue reading Diesel Engine Failure Analysis: Compression IssuesDiesel Engine Failure Analysis: Fuel Contamination
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 Diesel Engine Failure Analysis: Fuel ContaminationDiesel Engine Break-in Guide
Have you been considering an engine rebuild but aren’t sure where to start? Is your engine still giving you trouble after a recent rebuild and you don’t know why? This guide is designed to help answer these questions!
Continue reading Diesel Engine Break-in GuideCommon Diesel Engine Problems
It’s unlikely that you’ll never have a problem with your diesel engine, but when one occurs, you want to get back on the road as quickly as possible.
Continue reading Common Diesel Engine ProblemsSigns Your Engine May Need a Rebuild
In an earlier post, we took a look at some symptoms of common diesel engine problems, but did you know that sometimes those symptoms could indicate the need for a full engine rebuild?
Continue reading Signs Your Engine May Need a RebuildDiesel Engine Rebuild Kits Buying Guide
Have you noticed a loss in fuel economy? Are you consuming a lot of oil? Is there coolant in your crankcase? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to evaluate your engine to see the extent of the damage. It might be time for an engine rebuild kit.
Continue reading Diesel Engine Rebuild Kits Buying GuideCamshaft Bearings Explained
In its most basic form, bearings are meant to reduce friction that’s what they do for your camshaft.
Continue reading Camshaft Bearings ExplainedCamshaft Bearing Facts and Installation
As we discussed in a previous post, Camshaft Bearings Explained, a camshaft bearing is meant to reduce the amount of friction on your camshaft and keep it rotating in position.
OEM vs. Aftermarket Diesel Camshafts
So you’re looking for a new camshaft. Maybe you think an OEM part is the only way to go.
Diesel Engine Loses Power Under Load? Here’s What to Check Before Replacing Parts
Few diesel engine problems are more frustrating than an engine that seems perfectly fine until you actually ask it to work.
It starts normally. It idles smoothly. And it may even drive around town without obvious issues.
Then you hook up a trailer, start hauling a load, climb a grade, or accelerate hard—and suddenly the engine feels weak, sluggish, or unable to maintain speed.
This is one of the most common complaints in heavy-duty diesel repair.
The good news is that power loss under load is usually a symptom, not the actual failure.
The challenge is identifying which system can no longer keep up with increased demand.
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