Q I have a 2002 Olds Alero with the V6 engine. Recently I noticed that coolant is leaking. I have been told it is a slow leak from the intake gasket. My mechanic recommended that I get the leak fixed ...

Is Your Local Machinist Your BFF? If he has cracked engine block repair skills, He Better Be On Your Christmas Card List! Engines endure much abuse. Sometimes this torture results in damage to either ...

Engines endure much abuse. Sometimes this torture results in damage to either the block or the heads--or both. The block can be very rare, such as a matching-number block for an LS6 Chevelle or the ...

There are several ways for an engine block to become cracked. The obvious one is freezing in winter due to not using antifreeze or frequent topping up with plain water which dilutes the antifreeze.