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Rev the engine while observing the engine bay, if you have an electronic throttle, have someone do it for you while listening for noises. … You need to determine if it's coming from the top or bottom of the engine, this can be achieved with an automotive stethoscope (A screw driver works too). …

Many people will tell you that a Tech School is the way to go, and in a way they're right. Schools like Rosedale, UTI, Lincoln Technical all teach courses that can take you from shadetree mechanic to …

Head/ Block seal doesn't always work. It's also pretty controversial about what happens when you put it in. I've used it a few times and it only worked once. There is also no real scientific evidence …

The less fuel you burn, the fewer amount of gasses that get expelled from the engine. Not only that, but weight is something to consider as well. … Space in the engine bay for more accessories is also something the engineers enjoy about it as well. …

You can run into a few problems with over-filling your engine oil. It depends on how much you overfilled your oil pan. A half a quart over is ok. …

What does retarding an engine mean? Retarding an engine is essentially a vague, but blunt term. … The most famous engine retarder is the Jake Brake. It was designed to open and close the exhaust valves very late to use the pressure from the engine in an attempt to retard the engine. …

Operation of "most" leak down testers The procedure of operation depends on whether or not you have the cylinder head attached to the engine block or not. … Essentially anywhere air could rapidly escape from the combustion chamber that wasn't intended when the engine was engineered and that creates an issue while it's running. …

If it is the 5E engine, they don't have a MAF. they use a Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor (MAP). SOME of them actually came with a 7A engine which did use a Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF). … The engine should rotate toward the firewall. If it actually makes contact with the firewall or moves more than two inches, the mounts are bad. You also didn't state if it was an automatic or manual. …

This is a bit difficult to diagnose over the internet, but it sounds like you have a coolant circulation problem as well as a pretty bad oil leak. I would take it to GMC or Chevrolet and pay them to d …

The first thing you need to figure out is the check engine light code. You'll need to hook up your OBD2 scanner and get the code it'll be most likely a code like "Pxxx". … If it's a Dodge, they are notorious for this issue because they put the ECM's in the engine bay and fender well. Mostly all Chrysler vehicles have some ECM issues. …

The ECM and wiring loom will have to be replaced with either a completely custom ECM/Loom or you would have to use the loom from the engine you're swapping into your Trooper. … You could theoretically pull the loom and ECM out of a car that has the engine you want and put it in. Personally I would just buy an entire custom ECM and loom. …

Is it the 2.2 Litre engine. Or the 3.4L? The transmissions they used on those aren't typically known for having a lot of problems. …

Most manufactures use the grill or face of the car to route air into the radiator and engine bay. They also use air spoilers to route air into the engine bay. … The ambient temperature at which an engine "lives" is actually very impacting on how well the engine can stay at its desired temperature. …