Engines endure much abuse. Sometimes this torture results in damage to either the block or the heads--or both. The block can be very rare, such as a matching-number block for an LS6 Chevelle or the ...

If your vehicle's head gasket is leaking, it may be tempting to buy a head gasket sealer. Before you do, it's important to ...

We are all too familiar with the shortcomings of the Ford 6.0L Power Stroke engine. We talk all the time about its EGR and oil-cooler failures. However, one of the powerplant's lesser-known issues is ...

There are persistent rumors that the main ingredient in JB Weld is magic. This two-part epoxy that you would normally find on a shelf next to your basic 5-minute epoxy, Titebond, various ...

Inside an internal combustion engine is an intricate web of small tunnels or passageways that enable oil or coolant to flow, which helps keep everything lubricated and operating at the proper ...

If the Pulsar is in good condition, as you seem to indicate, it might be best to repair it. A mechanic should be able to work out if it's a head gasket problem or a cracked head and from that give you ...

Keith D. Vertin, Christian L. Haller, Thomas S. Lubnow Jr. Cylinder head cracking has been an engine development problem since the first high performance diesels were designed and manufactured in the ...

There are several ways for an engine block to become cracked. The obvious one is freezing in winter due to not using antifreeze or frequent topping up with plain water which dilutes the antifreeze.