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 ...

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 ...

If you have been following the saga of the Austin-made Model Y with a cracked front casting, it has just reached a new chapter. I have already told my readers when it started and how the depth of the ...

Despite initial fears to the contrary, repairs to vehicles using aluminium mega cast technology can deliver “substantial” cost savings compared to traditional multi-piece steel constructions. That’s ...

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.