Engines - Rebuilt Engines

A Rebuilt Engine Gives Your Car a New Lease on Life

November 1st, 2009

One of the biggest investments many folks make is to buy a car. As your car ages certain problems will occur, engines and other parts wear out. This is to be expected. But what does one do when the writing is on the wall, meaning your engine is getting tired, leaking oil and simply not [...]

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1999 Ford F-150 Engine With 160,000 Miles: The Engine Knocks Cold….

October 7th, 2009

Once an engine reaches 160000 miles it has earned the right to have a knocking sound. If it has had proper care, it may be a bit pre mature to develop an engine knock, but we don’t know the purpose of this vehicle. If it is a commercial vehicle it may simply need a replacement [...]

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Need Free Engine Tips and Advise? Call a Professional….

October 7th, 2009

If you read the GotEngines.com engines blog with any regularity, you probably know I’m a retired transmission shop owner. I have been a transmission rebuilder since about 1976. I opened my shop in 1981 and sold it right before the economy crashed in February 2006. Just because I rebuilt transmissions does not mean I am [...]

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What is Pre-Ignition or engine knock in Internal Combustion engines?

September 25th, 2009

If you hear a knocking sound from your cars engine, mostly under acceleration, this is a symptom of pre-ignition or auto-ignition. What happens is that the fuel-air in the combustion chamber ignites spontaneously resulting in a very rapid reaction of a portion or all of the fuel-air mixture. This fast release of heat results in [...]

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Engine Repair Tips: Check Engine light on?

September 25th, 2009

What happens if your check engine light comes on, but the engine in your car runs good? Or what if the ‘change oil‘ light comes on after you just had your oil changed? I’m going to lay a little secret on you. Don’t get carried away, it is basically for test purposes. If the car is [...]

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A rebuilt engine is one ingredient in a recipe for better fuel mileage..

September 21st, 2009

Here is one of the most important updates I made to my truck to, #1. improve fuel mileage #2. modernize the truck and add lots of engine life. This has little to do with engines, but combine it with an updated engine and you have a real achievement to be proud of. The best part [...]

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Used Engines: Excellent Clunker engines for sale cheap..

September 19th, 2009

Instead of cash for clunkers as a solution to getting ‘gas guzzlers’ off the road, why did we not employ prevention and good maintenance procedures to cure the “ruin a good engine” problem? A lot of people don’t know this but many clunkers can get realistic fuel mileage and lower the emissions with some application [...]

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We put our money in our Rebuilt Engines, not sensationalitic advertising…

September 17th, 2009

We already know how easy it is to be ‘taken’ in the automotive repair world. Regardless of your situation, it is hard to find an automotive engine supplier, a car dealer, or any automotive related business who is on the level. Especially on the service side. Parts are easier to sort out in terms of [...]

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How an Engine Repair Shop Invoice Should be handled..

September 16th, 2009

This is exactly what should be included in an engine repair or any automotive repair estimate, legally, professionally and ethically: * Always get and keep a signed written cost estimate for the work to be performed. Make sure the estimate specifically identifies the condition to be repaired, the parts needed and the anticipated labor charge. * Make [...]

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The best rebuilt engines for sale cheap…

September 12th, 2009

The success of buying a rebuilt engine is largely due to choosing the best parts to use. We have spoken about hard parts like the camshaft assembly and oil pumps, and we have spoken on soft parts, such as bearings, seals, gaskets and o-rings. The quality of the parts used is as much part of [...]