Category: Repair and Maintenance
Small block Dodge valve train failure
Had a car come in for some dyno time; but on the baseline the power was extremely down. Following a compression test and spark plug inspection; we found a damaged push rod, adjuster, and rocker on cylinder #1. Replaced these components, ran all the valves on both banks as a precaution, and carried on to […]
1954 Ford F100
Here is a 62 year old truck with perfect patina and a great back story. The customer’s great grandpa bought it new in ’54 and it only has 59,000 original miles! Came in for a basic tune up; where unfortunately a cracked intake along with a hole was discovered once it was here…but a vintage […]
1967 Camaro Valve train Adjustments
Concerned with excessive engine noise; this ’67 Camaro came in to have a look at and see what the issue was. Removing the valve covers revealed a rocker stud backing out of the block; and a couple vavle springs needed adjustment. A slight adjustment to the idle and the car is much more responsive and […]
67 Camaro idle and starting concerns
This ’67 Camaro came in to address some driveability concerns and cold start issues; car has a F.A.S.T. programmable engine management system. Found the car had a couple massive engine vacuum leaks; in the runners and the intake.
Infiniti repairs
We do repairs here regularly as we are a full repair facility as well. This Infiniti came in for replacement of a severe crank seal leak under an extended service contract. During disassembly; the bolt on harmonic balancer was seized in place; requiring removal of the radiator to get a better angle.
Rear seal replacement rear brake shoes Chevy Dually
The owner of this full size Chevrolet dually came in to inspect the cause of the fading rear brakes; discovered the rear brake drum shoes were contaminated by excessive oil exposure due to a failed axle seal. Replaced the seal and brake shoes; now its all good to go.