With crate motors getting cheaper and cheaper, the idea of rebuilding an engine yourself is getting harder to justify—that is, unless you just have to have those critical numbers cast on the block ...

Even if the engine in your car runs poorly, the thought of taking it completely apart for a rebuild can be frightening. After all, it is running; and since you've never tackled such a major job before ...

Can you rebuild an engine that's been through the ringer? This is a question I've often been asked when I worked as a mechanic, and one I've had to confront directly as someone who exclusively uses ...

At one point in our lives we know next to nothing about cars. Slowly, we latch on to bits of information and our knowledge of the inner workings of certain parts-engines, transmissions, and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Rebuilding a classic Honda motorcycle engine can be a fun and educational experience. Not only does it allow you to get your hands dirty with ...

Hagerty’s latest engine rebuild video revolves around a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle flat-four, and it could not possibly come at a worse time for me. Despite a very full garage, I almost bought an old Bug ...

Rebuilding a drag racing engine is no small feat. These engines are complex, hugely powerful, and need to be rebuilt often. But what does it take to rebuild one, you ask? Well, here's a seven-minute ...

'The idea behind this story came to our inbox by way of one of our readers. Glad said, "It's a picture of a guy washing off his mains with a garden hose." The guy in question races Camaros on lots of ...

The folks at Hagerty sure do love their timelapses, and their latest one might be the coolest yet. It's a six-minute clip of a Volkswagen Beetle engine being completely torn down and rebuilt, start to ...

Electric motor failures are often caused by “in-operation” factors, such as production activities and the factory environment in which they operate. Other failures are due to “off-line” factors, ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Engine repairs aren’t cheap, but there is good news: You may not need an entirely new engine — just a repair. Even if you do need a new engine, it may be ...