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 ...

In this installment, we tackle how to prepare the block, how to choose the right cylinder heads, the differences in crankshaft and piston qualities and the procedures required for them, and rod ...