Ah, yesteryear. It was a simpler time, not only in the pace of life but also in the engineering that powered the vehicles of the time. The 134-cube Go Devil engine that was the motivation behind every ...
The conclusion of our “head gaskets the right way” series brings us to the infamous 6.0L Ford Power Stroke—an engine notorious for its combustion sealing issues, especially at modified power levels.
Blown head gaskets are often signs of bigger problems, as a warped cylinder head is often what causes the gasket to fail in the first place. That’s why it’s best to just remove the head and have it ...
The head gasket not only contains the pressure of controlled explosions within the cylinders, but it also isolates the cylinders, oil and cooling channels from each other. It provides a seal between ...
Head gasket trouble rarely starts with drama, yet it can end with a four-figure repair bill or a ruined engine. I want to ...
Head gasket sealer is a product that's supposed to temporarily fix a leaking head gasket. It works by plugging the tiny holes in your engine's cylinder head and restoring compression. When done ...
Ford has finally admitted that there is an issue with some Focus RS head gaskets. Customer Satisfaction Program 17B32 was just released and states that the cylinder head gasket may develop a coolant ...
After months of owners fuming over a spate of mysterious and catastrophic engine failures in the Ford Focus RS, the company has issued an official bulletin directing dealers to replace faulty head ...
How much does it cost to fix a head gasket? Well, there are a lot variables at play here, but let’s start with the fine print: You don’t actually fix a head gasket, you replace it. Once it’s broken, ...
Your car’s head gasket probably never comes to mind until something goes wrong. Since this is the piece that is between your cylinder heads and the cylinder block, it’s a fairly vital part that ...