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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 1d

Starter Motors Going Bad - May Display A Few Symptoms First dannysengineportal.com/starter-moto...

Starter Motors Going Bad - May Display A Few Symptoms First

It is common to assume, that a engine not starting, is the result of a dead battery. But, it can be, the starter motors, solenoid or relay.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 1d

Just a little engine valve damage!

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 2d

A car's HVAC system manages the temperature, airflow, and humidity inside the cabin using a combination of heating and air conditioning subsystems. The air conditioning part uses a refrigerant to cool and dehumidify the air, while the heating part uses hot engine coolant to warm the air.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 2d

So, Engine Compression is the pressure created, inside each of the engine’s cylinders.
And, low or no compression leads to, incomplete combustion and misfires.
Symptoms of low engine compression can be, an illuminated (CEL), and the engine running rough or misfiring.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 7d

Valve Guide Wear - How to Identify and Reduce Oil Consumption dannysengineportal.com/valve-guide-...

Valve Guide Wear - How to Identify and Reduce Oil Consumption

Valve guide wear caused by friction, lack of lubrication and side forces on valve stems, can lead to increased oil consumption. Find out why.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 9d

Engine cylinders are deglazed to create a rough, crosshatch pattern on the cylinder walls, which is necessary for new piston rings to seat and seal properly. This process removes the overly-smooth "glaze" that develops over time, which prevents oil from clinging to the cylinder walls.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 9d

Worn starter and ring gear teeth are typically caused by starter engagement issues, misalignment, or excessive wear from grinding, and require replacement of the damaged components.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to both of you! Looking forward to the battle of the kitchen aids!👀🧁🍥🍰🎂

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 9d

A cracked flexplate can cause various noises, including a knocking, rattling, ticking, or grinding sound, particularly from the bell housing area at idle. These sounds can be misdiagnosed as engine problems like bad rod bearings. Other symptoms include vibrations and a loss of power.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 11d

My golden Retriever does the same thing!

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 12d

Cylinder Power Balance Testing - Uncover Hidden Engine Issues dannysengineportal.com/cylinder-pow...

Cylinder Power Balance Testing - Uncover Hidden Engine Issues

The cylinder power balance test, is a way of measuring the ability of each cylinders contribution, to the total power output of an engine.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 14d

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Engine Spark Knock: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

Learn about engine spark knock and how it can lead to serious engine damage. Discover the common causes and symptoms of spark knock.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 14d

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 14d

Done!

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 18d

Timing Belt Basics - Avoid the Unexpected Cost of Engine Damage dannysengineportal.com/timing-belt-...

Timing Belt Basics - Avoid the Unexpected Cost of Engine Damage

Stay ahead of costly engine damage by getting your Timing Belt, replaced on time. Learn how it actually works and what to look out for.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 25d

Fuel Pressure Regulators - Commonly Fail In One Of Two Ways dannysengineportal.com/fuel-pressur...

Fuel Pressure Regulators - Commonly Fail In One Of Two Ways

Fuel pressure regulators, must keep the pressure constant, in order for all of the components of the fuel injection system, to work properly.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · 28d

Catalytic Converter - Failure Signs And Testing - Learn The Basics dannysengineportal.com/catalytic-co...

Catalytic Converter - Failure Signs And Testing - Learn The Basics

The catalytic converter, works by breaking down unburned gases, left over by the combustion process. And, requires you to use, unleaded fuel.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · Sep 26

Pushrods On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines - This Is Where Length Matters dannysengineportal.com/pushrods-on-...

Pushrods On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines - This Is Where Length Matters

Learn all about the critical affects that pushrods, intake manifolds, gaskets and Dex-Cool antifreeze, had on G.M. 3.1-3.4 engines.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · Sep 22

Engine Oil Pressure Warning - Possible Causes And Testing dannysengineportal.com/engine-oil-p...

Engine Oil Pressure Warning - Possible Causes And Testing

Never ignore, an engine oil pressure warning. Because, your engine needs the necessary level of oil, under the proper amount of pressure.

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Danny Bender @dannysengineportal.bsky.social · Sep 22

A compression test measures a cylinder's peak pressure during engine cranking, indicating its overall ability to hold pressure, while a cylinder leak-down test is a more detailed, static test that uses an external air compressor to measure the rate of air leakage from the cylinder.