Now consider that the only thing holding your expensive piston/rod combination on the crank are the two bolts connecting the rod cap to the rod. In a V-8, that's 16 rod bolts bearing the load of the ...

Let's face it: Most of us don't have engine lathes and milling machines in our garage. Heck, we barely have a complete socket set, much less honing machines and other whatzits to machine a motor with.

Last week we were telling you that BMW decided to recall 232,098 cars in China due to an engine bolt issue related to the VANOS system. Apparently, the same issue was found on the North American ...

For owners of a 2006 Cummins 5.9 diesel engine, every component in the engine bay plays a critical role in overall performance and longevity. Valve covers and their securing bolts are essential for ...