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.
Continue reading When Should You Replace Your Diesel Spacer Plate?
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.
Continue reading Why Is My Diesel EGR Valve Failing? 5 Common Causes
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!
Continue reading Differences Between Diesel Rebuild Kits
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.
Continue reading Common Diesel Turbocharger Problems
Diesel engines are built to last. You can run them for miles and miles. And when you eventually have to rebuild that engine, you want it to run for another million miles.
Continue reading When To Rebuild Your Caterpillar C15 Engine
Here at Highway & Heavy Parts, we have gone into extensive details on how turbochargers work. Besides the diesel engine itself, the turbo is the next most important component in making sure your truck operates properly.
Continue reading Diesel Engine Wastegates Explained: How It Works, Calibration, And Engine Problems
When you’re shopping for parts for your John Deere diesel, we know that it can seem like your options are limited. You’ve been quoted an expensive repair price from the dealer and it might take some time to source the parts for you, especially on older models.
Continue reading Locating John Deere ESN And Engine Model Codes
Ever wonder why there are many different types of pistons in your diesel engine? And why certain pistons are included in your engine rebuild kits?
Continue reading Differences in DD15 Pistons And When You May Need An Overhaul
Mack engines have long meant durability and strength—just look at their bulldog mascot. They were founded in 1900, originally as the Mack Brothers Company. They are now owned by Volvo, but through their long history, they’ve produced engines that remain popular with many operators.
Continue reading How To Find Mack Diesel Engine Serial Numbers
Founded in the early 20th century, Perkins has long produced diesel engines for various industries. They sought to change diesel engines from a slow-moving working engine to a high-speed, high-performance workhorse. They succeeded. At first they produced engines for agricultural applications, but their engines can be found in marine equipment, industrial, construction, and more.
Continue reading How To Find Perkins Diesel Engine Serial Numbers
If you’re running a C15 or 3406E diesel engine, you may have experienced your engine missing. So, why does that happen?
Continue reading How To Check For Caterpillar 3406E/C15 Fuel In Coolant
”APR” stands for “anti-polishing ring.” Other terms for anti-polishing rings include “carbon scraper ring,” “piston cleaning ring,” and “bore polishing ring.” Whichever term you use, it refers to a newer development in Cummins ISX engines where a cylinder liner will have an anti-bore at its top that holds a ring insert.
Continue reading A Guide to Diesel Anti-Polishing Rings
