Replacing a leaking oil pan is one of the best ways to ensure your engine is receiving the oil it needs, and it can sometimes be done in a few simple steps.
Replace the valve cover with a new gasket (if required). Reinstall anything removed for glow plug access. That's it! It is as simple as replacing a spark plug. On some engines it will take about an hour, on others it may take up to five hours, depending on what is in the way, o...
The rocker arms on the 2.4L GM engine are responsible for opening and closing the exhaust and intake valves in the cylinder head. The valve cover closes these rocker arms off, so you need a gasket between the cover and the cylinder head to prevent oil from leaking into the engine compartme...
For safety reasons, it is important to note that you must disconnect the ground cable on the battery before you do anything else. Then, drain the coolant and radiator hoses. Be very careful not to damage the metal clamps, which are more difficult to replace than the rubber hoses. Remove...
When coolant is being burnt inside the combustion chamber due to a blown head gasket the exhaust system will produce "white smoke" or "steam" from the car's tailpipe, and it will have a pungent smell. This smoke should not be confused with engine cold start steam which dissipates after ...
The position of the oil pan on the Mercedes190e requires a little more effort than replacing other oil pans. The Mercedes pan is located in a way that necessitates removing several parts and lifting the engine up to remove the pan. You can replace the pa
While a cracked coolant reservoir tank is rare, when most mechanics hear about thicksmoke coming out of exhaust, they would assume the worst. That is usually due to a crack in the cylinder head, head gasket or engine block, all of which are not very quick and cheap to replace, and is...
The air passes through a small inlet, and into a thick air filter. Then you get to the actual inlet pipe itself, which is what we're primarily here to replace. It's made out of soft rubber. While this doesn't sound lik...
How much does it cost to fix a vacuum leak? You could spend anywhere from $100 to $650 to fix a vacuum leak, depending on what’s wrong. To replace a simple hose, you have the lowest repair cost. However, replacing the throttle body gasket, intake manifold gasket or a hose that’s...
If you’ll have to replace the intake gasket, the item cost is a mere $30 to $50, with labor costing between $200 to $300. If the problem is with the intake manifold, you may expect to pay between $100 and $320 for the component alone. ...