How to Pull the Oil Pan Without Pulling the Engine
Whether you are staring at a nasty leak or a dented pan, the job looks scary. Most shops will quote you a fortune just to pull the engine out. You do not need to do that. With a few basic…
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How to Ship an Engine Without Damaging It
Some people think shipping a car part is just like sending a box of books, but they are wrong. An engine is heavy, it holds oil, and it can crack if you handle it poorly. I have sent a few…
How to Remove an Engine Pulley the Easy Way
The first time I tried to pull a pulley off my old truck, I broke a screwdriver and spent three hours swearing at a rusted bolt. It was a total nightmare. Most people think you need fancy shop tools to…
How to Remove an Engine Cover Without Breaking Clips
While you might think popping that plastic piece off your engine is simple, it is usually where most people make their first mistake. I have snapped a few tabs myself, and it is a frustrating sound that you never want…
How to Reset Your Odometer After an Engine Swap
Always check your local laws before you touch that gauge cluster. People often swap motors to get more power, or maybe they just need a reliable ride again. You might feel tempted to set the miles back to zero to…
Did an Engine Swap? Here’s How to Reset the ECU
It’s a massive job to pull an engine and drop a new one into your engine bay. You spent weeks covered in grease, skinning your knuckles, and double-checking every single bolt. Now the car starts, but the dash lights up…
How to Remove a Flywheel Without the Headache
During my first engine swap, I stared at that heavy metal disc and wondered if I would ever get it off. It seemed stuck for good, and my knuckles were already raw from wrestling with rusted bolts. Most people treat…
How to Get Rust Off an Engine Block for Good
Many people open their hood and see that ugly orange stuff covering their metal parts. It looks bad, but it can also hide real damage beneath the surface. You might worry about your engine falling apart or losing value. Do…
How to Install a Remote Start on Your Own
We all want that warm car on a freezing winter morning. Most folks think you need a pro to get a remote start system under your dash, but that is not true. It takes a lot of patience, the right…
How to Install a New Engine Thermostat
Never ignore a needle that climbs into the red zone on your dash. I once ignored the warning light for days and ended up with a warped head gasket. That mistake cost me a fortune at the local shop. You…