Wayne Adams

Spark Plugs in a Petrol Engine

Spark plugs in a petrol engineA spark plug is used in internal combustion engines to create a spark in the cylinder and ignite the fuel in the combustion chamber allowing the engine to rotate. The common spark plug has come a long way in development over ... Read >

Importance of Your Engines Cooling System

Importance of your engines cooling systemEvery passenger vehicle produced today with an internal combustion engine in it has a cooling system for the engine itself. All common four stroke engines are liquid cooled and the cooling system is made up of many... Read >

Tips When Buying a Second Hand Engine

Tips when buying a second hand engineThe chances are that in some point and time in your life you may be faced with the decision of having to replace an engine in one of your cars. When this time comes you might find yourself having to purchase a second h... Read >

Engine Timing Explained

Engine timing explainedA majority of the vehicles on the road today with either diesel or petrol engines in them are only able to mechanically work if they are timed properly. Engine timing on a vast majority of todays vehicles is either done by the use o... Read >

The Basics of Reconditioning an Engine

The basics of reconditioning an engineThe basic steps of reconditioning an engine start with obtaining a good core unit to work with to begin with.Once good core unit is obtained it needs to be cleaned and inspected. After initial inspection the units get... Read >

The Advantages of Reconditioned Engines

The advantages of reconditioned enginesThroughout your life you will undoubtedly own numerous vehicles. At some point and time you may find yourself in a position where you have to replace the engine in one. When this eventually happens you will have to d... Read >

The Introduction of Turbo Chargers on Modern Cars

The introduction of turbo chargers on modern carsMany modern vehicles today are available with turbo chargers. While in the past the use of turbo chargers was mainly suited to either heavy load vehicles or performance vehicles, they have since become more... Read >

Getting the Most Out of Your Vehicle

Getting the most out of your vehicleConsidering the fact that a person's personal vehicle is the second most expensive purchase they make in their lives, coming second only to a home, it is important to get as much out of your vehicle as possible. Not onl... Read >

Advantages of Four Wheels Drive Vehicles

Advantages of four wheels drive vehiclesFour wheel drive or all vehicles have become more popular over the last few years as they hold certain advantages over a conventional two wheel drive vehicle. A four wheel drive vehicle is mechanically designed to m... Read >

The Differences Between Petrol and Diesel Engines

The differences between petrol and diesel enginesIn regards to normal modern vehicles there are two main types of engines available, the two main types are either a petrol combustion engine or a diesel compression engine. To explain the differences we mus... Read >

Purchasing and Maintaining a Second hand Engine

If you have found yourself in a position where either you have determined yourself, or have been told by a qualified mechanic your current engine needs replacing with a second hand unit there are a few things to consider. First and foremost you nee... Read >