Exploring Engine Rebuild Parts and Practices

Exploring Engine Rebuild Parts and Practices

  • Considering Your Buying Options When You Need Parts For Your Vehicle

    Buying auto parts for your car, truck, or SUV does not have to be complicated, but you may need to make some choices about where you get your new parts when the time comes. There are several places you can find what you need, and often the local auto parts shop is a good place to start.  Common Auto Parts One of the most significant considerations when buying replacement auto parts is the availability of the parts you need.

  • What To Know Before Buying Used Car Parts

    Are you looking to buy used auto parts for your car repair or restoration project but don't know how to go about it? Buying used parts for your car is a clever way to save money on your auto parts purchase. However, you'll need to do some homework to buy replacement parts that will work well in your car while making sense for your financial situation. Here is some helpful information to keep in mind before buying used car parts.

  • A Guide to Start Preparing Your Vessel for the Water This Summer

    Changing the batteries in your boat is just as important as the battery in your car. The difference is the batteries in your boat are designed differently. They are designed for marine environments and the needs of your boat. Therefore, it is important to choose the right ones when servicing your vessel. The following information will help you find the right batteries to prepare your boat: Battery Weight First, you want to consider when choosing a new battery for your boat is the AMP rating.

  • Parts Falling Out From Underneath Your Car As You Drive Down The Road? Why You May Need Them For Car Repairs

    Driving down the road, the last thing you expect is to hear and see parts falling off and falling out from underneath your vehicle. It is a bit of a weird sight, seeing parts flying and rolling out behind you. If you can, stop and grab these parts, and then take them (and your car) to a car repair shop. Here is why you may need those parts that seemingly dropped off your car with little warning.

  • Timing Chains vs. Timing Belts and Why They Matter

    Timing belts or timing chains are a feature of all modern vehicle combustion engines. The purpose of the belt or chain in your engine is to control the rotation of the camshaft, which in turn controls the valves, which are responsible for allowing fuel to enter the combustion chamber and exhaust gases to exit. It's possible that this isn't a component that you have given much thought, but without it, your car would not be going anywhere.

  • About Me

    Exploring Engine Rebuild Parts and Practices

    Hi everyone, my name is Lee Flounce. I am crazy about rebuilding engines in my spare time. The process of breaking down a combustion engine to find the damaged parts waiting inside definitely intrigues me. I carefully remove each part and place it on a piece of cardboard for a close inspection. Once the engine is broken into its individual components, I take some of the parts to the machine shop and clean others at home. I order all of the seals, gaskets and internal components in need of replacement and wait for my parts to return from the machine shop. Once I have everything I need, I rebuild the engine using the torque specs for all of the nuts and bolts. I would like to explore all of the parts and practices employed in this process through my website, as it differs slightly from engine to engine.