Tech Tip: Honda’s V6 Engine Leaks Oil from Front/Middle/Rear
If oil is leaking from the front, middle or rear of one of the above engines, it may be due to the cast aluminum engine block may be porous in spots. Depending on the location of the leak, seal it with JB Weld or 3-Bond-coated sealing bolts.
Tech Tip: Fix for a Squeaky Nissan Drive Belt
Drivers of certain Nissan vehicles may complain about noises coming from the drive belt. Correcting these noises will involve inspecting the power steering oil pump pulley alignment and possibly realigning the pump bracket (if needed), and replacing the auto-tensioner and drive belt with the ones listed below (if needed).
Tech Feature: Northstar Supernova
Introduced in 1993, GM’s 4.6L 32-valve dual overhead cam all-aluminum V8 engine – housed in the Cadillac Allante, Eldorado and Seville STS – was considered a quantum leap forward for U.S. automakers. Initially rated at 295 horsepower, the Northstar V8 has grown over the years to an incredible 469 hp at 6,400 rpm (STS-V Supercharged Northstar engine).
Tech Tip: Cylinder Block Cracks on 4.6L Cadillac Engines
A subject certainly worth knowing about is cylinder block cracks on the Cadillac 4.6L DOHC engine. You may never see one of these cracks unless you painstakingly look for it or it bites you on a warranty. However, it becomes obvious almost immediately if you need to resurface the block deck.
Engine Tech Feature: Aftermarket Blocks are More Versatile than Ever
Many of today’s new parts offer benefits not found on the old pieces. And in many cases, those old pieces just cannot offer what the new ones can in the way of performance possibilities.
Tech Tip: Coolant Leak from Intake Manifold Water Outlet on Nissan Frontier and Xterra Models
Vehicle owners may complain of engine coolant under the vehicle when parked or the smell of coolant when the engine is warm. The cause may be coolant leaking between the water outlet housing and intake manifold sealing surfaces.
Z Sport, Part 1: Subaru WRX Performance Brake, Suspension & Engine Mods that Pack a Punch
A project car in the form of a WRX/STI shows that Z Sport in Everett, WA, is all about
Tech Feature: Cylinder Head Gasket Service Essentials
Cylinder head gasket design has become more sophisticated than in years past. Critical steps must be taken during the repair process to ensure
When Parts Collide: Volkswagen and Audi Engine Repairs
In the early 1970s, VW/Audi designed a small, efficient and reliable engine that was easy to work on and made use of the then fairly new technology of a rubber timing belt without the possibility of damage if it failed. This two-valve-per-cylinder engine produced excellent power and economy, and really set the standard that many other manufacturers couldn’t match.
Fix is a Snap for Noisy Chrysler Vehicles
A strange noise while the vehicle is in park and the engine is running may cause concern to owners of some Chrysler vehicles.
Journeying into the Restoration Market
We’ve all heard the stories and urban legends about old classic cars being found in someone’s garage or estate. Typically, the story goes, the owner just passed away and his widow had no idea what was in the barn. Sounds too good to be true, but it happens. One such story that recently grabbed headlines earlier this year was that of an old doctor who died at the tender age of 92, leaving behind his beloved but forgotten 1937 Bugatti Type 57S hidden in his garage since he parked it there in the early 1960s.
Tech Feature: Cooler ‘Heads’ Prevail – Pouring Over GM’s LT1 Engine and Reverse-Flow Technology
The LT1 engine was used in a variety of General Motors models, including 1992-’96 Corvette (Y-body), 1993-’97 Camaro and Firebird (F-body), and 1994-’96 Chevy Caprice and Impala (B-body), Buick Roadmaster and Cadillac Fleetwood (D-body).