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?Category: Diesel Tips and Diagnostics
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?Failure Analysis for Warped or Pitted Cylinder Heads
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 Heads6 Common Mistakes Installing A Diesel Engine Cylinder Head
It’s no small undertaking to replace your cylinder head, and it only makes sense that you want it done correctly. Ensure yours is properly installed with these guidelines and common mistakes to avoid.
Continue reading 6 Common Mistakes Installing A Diesel Engine Cylinder HeadActuator 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 Questions7 Reasons You Have Low or No Compression In Diesel Engine Cylinders
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 Cylinders3 Reasons For Fuel Pump Failure On Your John Deere Diesel Engine
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 Engine5 Reasons Why Your Diesel Engine Camshaft Bearings Failed
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 FailedNavistar HEUI High Pressure Oil Pump Failure
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 FailureCommon Rail Injector Symptoms and Failures
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 FailuresCamshaft Failure Causes
Is 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.
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