Spark plugs that haven't been changed for a long time can become one with the cylinder head. Fortunately, it's possible to repair damaged threads instead of scrapping the head.

In turbocharged, I chose GM's direct-injected four-cylinder. Getting 260 hp from a 2.0L is mighty impressive and throws some solid fuel economy numbers. Normally aspirated, I chose Toyota's 2.4.

You’ve cross threaded, over-tightened, or simply stripped the threads right out of the hole. That’s a big oops. Fear not, it’s possible, if not super convenient, to fix it.

The Bronco's existing Air Flow Research (AFR) Renegade cylinder heads (PN 1456) are its largest small-block Ford castings. AFR's 220cc intake runners were probably way overkill for a mild 349ci ...

STEP 2 Start the threaded end of the compression gauge in a spark plug hole by hand. STEP 3 Turn the ignition on, ... if not, crank up to 10 revolutions, but do the same with all cylinders.

Drinkmate Threaded 60L CO2 Exchange Carbonation Cylinders, Compatible w/SodaStream (Screw-In), Aarke, Ninja Thirsti, 14.5 Oz, Cartridge Gas Canister Refill (Set of 2) Drinkmate 827 ratings ...

Our dream garage threads have, in the past, been limited by cumulative horsepower ratings and budget, but this time cylinder count becomes the limiting factor.That means that in today's fantasy ...