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Originally Posted By: dlundblad Originally Posted By: finalyzd What dont you like about these? The double pleat construction on the left filter is interesting. The full on the left is what I like to stock. The one on the right seems like a garbage filter to me.

Don't know if I posted this before. Chevy Silverado oil filter. OCI unknown.

i will post examples of my some filters i have issues with. And its not even just the filters. i have received cases of oil filters that do not even has the rubber gasket attached! its loosely sitting at the bottom of the box!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted By: mrsilv04 If I were in your situation, I would try to source something in a standard line that is manufactured by Wix, such as Pro-Tec. Maybe get an account with your local NAPA to supply their ProSelect filters in the Master Pack? What about Hastings? You might have to...

Currently all my spin-on stock is a champ labs filter.

Hi everyone its been a long time, but i just had to post because ive noticed all the cartridge oil filters i stock from my current supplier for my shop look like [censored]. Less pleats and flimsy construction. my question is whats going on? this is a on going issue, luckily ive been able to...

Originally Posted By: JimPghPA BTW, you do know for sure it is getting gas and spark? . We used a spark plug checker and cracked a fuel line then cranked it. Definetly got fuel(all over my face) and the spark plug checker lit up but it was weird looked really weak.

Originally Posted By: Chris142 sounds like it got so hot that the rings lost tension. I hope it isn't rings. Do not want to take this thing apart.

Originally Posted By: Drew99GT finalyzd, the camshafts have 2 sets of marks: installation marks AND TDC marks. When you're placing the cams into the head, you need to align the 2 gears via the installation marks, not the TDC marks. I'm pretty sure that how he did it. But I will double check...

Originally Posted By: AVB Did the car run before you pulled the head? It was a friends. Radiator was leaking. They never checked it. Finally the headgasket blew. I tried starting it but so much water was in the cylinders wouldn't kick over.. I've driven it prior quite a few time and it drove good.

Originally Posted By: tinmanSC If the valves were a problem it would show up in a compression test. You wouldn't be seeing consistent compression on all cylinders. This sure smells like valve timing or ignition timing. Is this a distributor system? I just called the mechanic that's helping me...

Just bought a 94corolla that had a blown headgasket. Sent out the head and had the machine shop do there thing. Resurface head,clean,pressure test. I installed the head when I got it back with of course new seals. And now the dam thing won't start. It has spark and fuel. Compression is testing...

Originally Posted By: JimPghPA BTW I would think a reliable rebuild by a shop that rebuilds them on a regular basis, including removal and re-install would run at least three grand. A one grand rebuild is more than likley an engine that will last less than one year. I was going to disassemble...

Originally Posted By: dave1251 How much are you looking to spend? 4X4 models around here sell for $4000 around here easily. Factory turbo I'm not sure. He handed me a stack of paperwork and did not see anything turbo related like a replacment. Its a 2wd extra cab. No rust at all. Those prices...

Looking at a 1985 toyota pickup sr5 turbo four cylinder. Has about 177,xxx. Body and interior looks very good. But only problem is the engine according to my cousin(crank bearing failed). So I am looking at a rebuild. I offered 1250 as he was asking 1600. He might take it. Wondering if its worth...

oh yeah he used to own a bar. i have about 15-25 bottles of old liquer. most are sealed. lol ill post pics tomorrow of them

Recently my uncles neighbor past away last week to be exact. we have known him for years. used to go on alot of hunting trips with him. his wife is giving us everything he has. tools,machines,books,records. and oh my he has alot. i just wanted to share some cool stuff i found, very old stuff...

Originally Posted By: 440Magnum What others have said- glow plugs first, does it have fuel pressure at the injectors" It might have trapped air in the system- there are different procedures on different diesel engines for clearing air lock, but a redneck repair trick is to crack the fuel line...