How Long Should A Water Pump Last?
The service life of most original equipment water pumps should be 100,000 miles or longer. Some cheap replacement water pumps, however, may not last 30,000 miles before they start to leak. That’s why you should recommend a top-quality replacement water pump if a customer’s old water pump has called it quits.
Chevrolet’s LT Engine Reboot
In 2014, GM brought back the highly recognized RPO code LT1. The reason for the comeback was due to more power and efficiency with fewer emissions. The new LT1 revision consists of a 6.2L (376 cu. in.) package weighing in at 465 lbs. delivering 450 hp and 450 ft.-lbs. of torque and offering 26 mpg. The new LT1 is more efficient, more powerful and offers more response than a smaller V8. Also, the new LT1 is faster than a twin-turbo V6.
Mitsubishi Tech Tip: Radiator Hose Collapsed
If the radiator cap’s vent valve is stuck closed from corrosion contamination, the cooling system cannot pull coolant back from the reservoir. This may cause the upper and/or lower radiator hose to collapse.
The Engine Thermostat: Understanding Electronically Assisted Thermostats
The engine thermostat has been an important component in automotive internal combustion engines for almost a century. The engine thermostat helps to speed warmup and reduce cylinder ring wear. Today, the engine thermostat plays an important role in increasing engine combustion efficiency and reducing emissions. To accomplish that task, engine thermostat functions are controlled by the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU), ensuring precise regulation of temperature based on the engine’s loads.
Fueling Choices: Factors For Carburetion Or A Bolt-On TBI Fuel Injection System
If you’re building a performance engine, should you fuel it with a carburetor or some type of electronic fuel injection (EFI) system? If the application is a late-model vehicle that came factory-equipped with EFI, that decision has already been made for you.
October Crossword Puzzle
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Turning ‘Miss Daisy’ Into A Badass Beetle
When the guys from Mighty Car Mods decided to build a “sleeper” VW Beetle we knew the result was going to be something special indeed. Affectionally known as “Miss Daisy,” this 1974 Beetle’s appearance is as purposeful as it is deceptive.
Chrysler’s Pentastar V6 Gets Major Revisions
New components include cylinder heads with an 11.3:1 compression ratio (up from 10.2:1), new fuel injectors featuring eight holes each (twice the number in the previous iteration’s injectors), platinum-tipped spark plugs, new valve springs, low-tension piston rings, lightened crankshaft and crank pins, extensive friction reduction, and cooling of exhaust-gas recirculation.
Toyota Hybrid Oil Change
Does the thought of changing the oil on a Toyota Prius scare you? Are you afraid you could be shocked with more than 200 volts? Don’t be afraid, changing the oil is not radically different than any other Toyota.
Racing Rules! Racing Engine Rule Issues For 2015
If you’re looking to become a performance engine builder with customers driving in various racing associations, keeping up with rules changes from the numerous organizations can be a challenge.
