Engines fail for two basic reasons: flawed parts or improper build technique (or both). Building an engine is not for the faint of heart, yet it is something you can do yourself if you take your time ...

No experienced engine builder would intentionally bolt a cylinder head to an engine block without installing a gasket between the block and cylinder head. The gasket seals the block-deck surface to ...

Question: I have a 1988 Chevrolet Suburban with the 5.7-liter V-8 that overheated because of a loss of coolant through a leaking thermostat housing. Now it is leaking coolant into the driver’s side ...

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 ...

When building or rebuilding a car, few decisions will be as important as which engine you choose to power your new ride. Not only do you need to decide which engine you need, you also have to decide ...