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 ...

A lot of people were celebrating when white smoke over the Vatican meant there was a new pope in town -– and that included plenty of gearheads with great ideas about what the new guy should use as his ...

Cummins diesel engines are highly regarded as being tough and reliable. However, the 5.9L Cummins 24-valve engines produced from 1999 to 2002 used engine blocks that are prone to cracking. While any ...

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 ...

Is Your Local Machinist Your BFF? If he has cracked engine block repair skills, He Better Be On Your Christmas Card List! Engines endure much abuse. Sometimes this torture results in damage to either ...