Cracked block? There aren't many two-word combinations that send a shiver up a car guy's spine. In most cases that means the block is DOA, and it's worth its weight in scrap only. Sometimes there is ...

If you work and/or play in the automotive world, you’re familiar with a product called J-B Weld. J-B Weld is a two-part epoxy adhesive (or filler): an epoxy resin (black tube) and a hardener (red tube ...

As a certified shadetree motorcycle mechanic, I've seen some pretty wild field expedient repairs attempted by previous owners. Typically these are hack jobs so embarrassing — we're talking things like ...

This 2024 Toyota Tundra owner is stranded, and I’m sounding the alarm. Why settle for a short block when your engine fails? I ...

Outlines how to remove, dissassemble, recondition, rebuild and replace a small-block engine?all in step-by-step clarity. Covers models: 262, 265, 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350 and 400 cid engines.

Owners will often attach sentimental value to their vehicles beyond the real value. While no one can tell you a car's personal worth, here are the times when the expense simply doesn't make financial ...

Ford is telling more than one hundred thousand drivers to stop plugging in their winter […] ...

Magnesium has found use in the broader automotive industry since the 1920s for a variety of applications, ranging from chassis to powertrain construction. Many vehicles utilize magnesium and its ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. By comparison, the 7.3L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel engine often ranks as one of the best engines ever put in a Ford truck. However, even with ...

Every time a car experiences a mechanical failure, it gives the owner a stark choice -- to repair or not to repair. Depending on the age of the car, the cost of the car and the type of repair, the fix ...