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Engine Rebuild​

Note for our readers in French Language:
Pour nos lecteurs en langue Française, prière de cliquer sur le petit drapeau français du tutoriel concerné, cette page n'existe qu'en anglais, mais nos tutos sont disponible en anglais ou français. Merci!
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Diagnosing the need to rebuild an engine

​How to perform a compression test and analyze the result in conjunction with other symptoms
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petrol engine compression test
What spark plugs tell about engine condition
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deposits on spark plugs oil consumption
Effects of excessive oil consumption on the combustion chamber
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oil consumption
What smoke color tells about engine condition
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If smoke is coming out of your exhaust during driving, then you might use our smoke color chart as an indication to try diagnosing your engine problems...
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Removing cylinder head with the powertrain still in car

Removing the cylinder head with the engine still in car, shown on an indirect injection atmospheric 3 cylinder engine.
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removing cylinder head
Removing the cylinder head with the engine still in car, shown in an direct injection turbo compressed 4 cylinder engine.
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EP6 cylinder head removal

Maintaining a cylinder head - Stopping oil consumption

Removing the camshafts from the cylinder head
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camshafts removal
How to dismantle tappets, springs and valves from a cylinder head
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valves, tappets, springs and cups dismantling
How to clean intake and exhaust valves 
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carbon deposits on valves
How to refit valves and tappets to the cylinder head
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valves refitting to cylinder head
How to clean a cylinder head with brushes and solvent Preparatory works prior to rebuilding
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how to clean a cylinder head
How to replace the valves seals in a cylinder head, one of the major causes of oil consumption
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how to replace valve seals
How to measure the solid valve lifters thickness and valves clearance for ordering new mechanical lifters and adjusting the valve gaps.
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valve clearance measurement

Removing / Refitting the powertrain (engine and gearbox) from car without workshop equipment

Removing the powertrain from a FWD vehicle
removing the powertrain from FWD
The driveshafts are to be removed before extracting the engine from beneath the vehicle...
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The gearbox need to be separated from the engine prior to starting the engine rebuild...
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Remember that replacing the differential seals on a dismantled powertrain is much easier than doing so with the engine-gearbox assembly still on vehicle.
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Preparatory works prior to refitting the powertrain on the vehicle - reassembling gearbox and engine.
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Refitting the power train with hydraulic jacks and a mechanic creeper
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how to refit a power train with hydraulic jacks

Engine rebuild - Replacing worn piston rings - Restoring compression - Stopping excess oil vapors recirculation

Removing the oil pan for accessing the crankshaft and crank pins
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oil sump removal
Dismantling and removing pistons from engine
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piston rods dismantling
Replacing worn piston rings
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piston rings replacement
Replacing the crankshaft seals
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crankshaft seal replacement
Refitting the oil sump to an engine block
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engine oil sump refitting

See also...

Filters, Oils, Cooling and Turbos
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Brakes and clutches
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Timing chains, timing belts, top of engine
EB2 timing belt replacement
Suspension, links and steering rack
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Car electrical and engine ignition
Ignition wires replacement
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  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • My Blog
  • Our Free DIY Tips
    • DIY basics
    • Safety At Home
    • Garden tips
    • Finishing Works
    • Home Appliances
    • Plumbing
    • Multimedia
    • Electrical
    • Car Maintenance & Repair
    • Small Generator Fixing
    • Bicycle fixing
  • Small DIY Projects
    • KITCHEN AND BATHROOM >
      • Kitchen: build a trolley | Not a robot
      • Adding shelves between cabinet and wall
      • Kitchen: adding small shelves for spices
      • Bathroom: free space | remove the bidet
      • Bathroom: Replace your embedded PEX outlets
      • Bathroom: Replace your embedded PEX outlets 2
      • Build a shower tray for elderly people
      • Installing an above counter basin
    • GARDEN >
      • A Low Cost and Easy to Fix Trellis Separation
      • Installing a water tank
      • Superb DIY garden pond with jar
      • Backyard workshop and storage
      • How to build a brick planter
      • Installing and programming a motorized gate opener
    • BEDROOM >
      • Adding a panel heater
      • Clothes drying racks
      • Diy cushion bedhead
    • LIVING ROOM >
      • Hanging the TV to the Wall
      • Adding lights to a green wall
      • Cabinet for AV equipment
      • Mini-pond for goldfish
    • CUPBOARDS AND BOOKSHELVES >
      • Cupboards & Bookshelves Basics
      • Build and Hang a Cupboard to the Wall
      • Build a Bookshelf
      • Building a bathroom cabinet
      • Wall to wall wardrobe
    • CAR >
      • Matra Rancho Renovation
      • Citroën Visa Project Car
      • How to buy and rebuild a used carburetor
    • HOBBIES >
      • DIY stamp album
      • Stamps Collection
  • DIY Cook
    • Spices and condiments
    • Utensils and non-food items
    • Fish & Sea Food
    • Soups, starters and side dishes
    • Lebanese and Mediterranean Mezze
    • Main courses
    • Coffees and breakfast
    • Desserts and pastries
  • Cars tips & tricks
    • Mechanical maintenance
    • Electrical and Ignition repairs
    • Dependability and drivability
    • Auto detailing
    • Abandoned and old vehicles
    • Car Insurance and Regulations