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Preventing Head Gasket Replacement Leaks (Video)

Head gasket replacement can be like fighting a losing battle. Don’t give up though, there’s still hope! Sponsored by K-Seal.

VW VR6 Head Gasket Replacement

The ‘Two For the Price of One’ Job.

Blown Head Gasket Repair on a Ford Diesel Engine

The Ford® Power Stroke® diesel engine has been updated and refined over the years, with each version of this engine offering outstanding power, a dynamic turbo response, and respectable fuel economy. While the Power Stroke diesel is extremely reliable, every engine needs repair and maintenance—and specifically, the 6.0L engine in a Ford can be prone

BMW N54 Engine PCV-Valve Issues

The PCV-valve unit of the BMW N54 engine is injection molded and connects as one piece with the whole valve cover.

Get the Right Gasket the First Time, Easily and Online

When a car or truck repair is called for, a gasket represents a relatively small expenditure that is nevertheless crucial to the successful outcome of the job. Not only do you want a high-quality gasket for a long-lasting repair, but you also need to be sure that you have exactly the correct gasket for the

Accommodating Head Lift

Head lift is a common occurrence in any internal combustion engine. In basic terms, head lift can be described as the lifting of the cylinder head from the deck surface of the block as pressure builds within the power cylinder. While head lift occurs on all engines, the rate at which the head(s) lift is

Intake Manifold Sealing

Aftermarket intake manifold gaskets must seal gases and fluids in a high temperature, dynamic environment with the added variability of casting geometry that may be outside of original OEM specifications.

VIDEO: Damaging Engine Gaskets Due To Over Pressurization

Almost every technician has a cooling system pressure tester in their toolboxes. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.

VIDEO: Can A Gasket Change Torque Specifications?

Andrew Markel covers how to find information on gasket torque specifications. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.

Elring Presents New Car And Commercial Vehicle Catalogs

The new edition provides a full overview of the entire range of Elring spare parts.

German Gasket Maker Elring Sends Its Largest Shipment Of All Time To The U.S.

Germany-based gasket manufacturer ElringKlinger has expanded its global aftermarket distribution to now include North America, adding a new West Coast distribution location.

MLS Gasket Update: Touting Their Advantages

The days of getting away with composition gaskets in extreme combustion situations were back when the deck surfaces on blocks and heads were thick and strong, and the heads were clamped with 5-6 head bolts per cylinder. However, all that changed when carmakers became extremely weight conscious for MPG reasons and they started removing material out of blocks and heads.