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You probably heard the stories about how much trouble EGR valves are for your diesel engine. And their history has indeed given them a bad reputation.

With so many different kinds of aftermarket diesel engine parts on the market today, there’s a ton of conflicting information about their durability, performance, and manufacturing. Some people will tell you that using aftermarket parts in your engine is dangerous and would void your engine’s warranty, while others say some aftermarket parts are even better than the OEM. So who is correct?

In the agriculture industry, we know how valuable your time is. A few hours can have a huge impact on your profits when you’re dealing with weather and input cost.

You’ve spent time and money upgrading your diesel engine to make it a high-performance, high-horsepower machine. You might have put on a bigger turbo, marine cam or bigger injectors.

It can be frustrating when your common rail fuel injectors fail, and you might be left with questions.

Contaminated fuel in your diesel engine can lead to big problems, especially the finely-tuned environment of your high-pressure common rail system.

When you install new fuel injectors, you expect them to operate great. You spent time and money putting them in, and you need to get your engine back to work.

An oil cooler is a fairly simple component, which means that it rarely fails. However, when doing any major engine work, it should be replaced. There are many reasons why a diesel engine can fail. And when it does, the oil cooler should be swapped out as well.

Replacing your cylinder head is a big job. And you want to make sure it’s done correctly to keep your engine running at its best.

The fuel injector. It’s one of the most vital and most complicated components in your diesel engine.

The once lazy, black smoke-chugging, locomotive-like engines are no longer. Nowadays, diesel-powered engines are cleaner than ever, produce more power, and use less fuel. But how do you know when it is time to replace their fuel injectors?

Are you buying genuine parts for your bobcat, John Deere case from the OEM dealer. If so, are you confident they’re giving you the best price possible. Well, we got some news for you, they’re not.

Your truck is often put through grueling conditions and is expected to perform while giving nothing less than 100%. But just like anything else, diesel engines will have components that will fail if not properly maintained. Common parts like filters, gaskets, and even injectors will eventually need to be swapped out. It is just a matter of time.

Have you ever been stuck waiting for a replacement part? Lost valuable time because the part you needed was unavailable?

Proper break-in after an engine rebuild is something we’ve noticed that our customers don’t always know about.

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.

The terms flywheel and flex plate get interchanged a lot in the automotive industry. Although they essentially do the same job, they are not the same.

Are you thinking of deleting your diesel engine’s EGR system or keeping it as the OEM intended? Wondering if you will get better performance or if it will harm your engine in the long run?

Believe it or not, there is a difference between refurbished, rebuilt, and remanufactured parts when talking about diesel truck engines.

There are a few parts that you see as many (or more) remanufactured options for as new. Diesel camshafts are one of these parts. That’s because camshafts are pretty easy to rebuild, and if done correctly, work just as well. If you are considering replacing your old cam, you should definitely consider going with a remanufactured camshaft.

Has your turbo failed? Are you looking at a very expensive repair?

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.

Today, we’re taking a look at some of your questions from YouTube relating to issues with your Variable Geometry Turbochargers.