Breaking in a new engine is crucial if you want years of trouble-free service. For most, trucks are a source of income; a workhorse if you will. Taking the time to make sure everything works properly now will pay off later on.
If you have spent any time around an engine, regardless if it is diesel or gas-powered, you will have no doubt heard or even seen people talk about crankshafts. It is a simple, yet complicated moving part that helps keep the pistons and other vital engine components moving safely.
Is your VGT giving you trouble again? We know it can be frustrating when you’re looking at thousands of dollars of turbo damage yet again. And we know that it has lead many operators to pull the VGTs all together.
Do your fuel injectors need a rebuild? Have you thought about just doing it yourself? Master Diesel Mechanic Mike Schrems told us why you might not want to tackle this yourself.
Installing a cylinder head is a big and expensive job, whether you’re doing it on its own or as part of an overhaul. It’s not unusual for diesel owners to want to find ways to save money where they can on the repair.
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?
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.
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!
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.