Mercedes Diesel Engine EGR Cooler Diagnosis

The EGR cooler is one of the most important components on a diesel engine these days since it controls the amount of exhaust that transfers from the exhaust system in to the intake system. Cooled exhaust funneled to the air intake reduces NOx (nitrogen oxide). You would not think raw exhaust would help reduce emissions… Continue reading Mercedes Diesel Engine EGR Cooler Diagnosis

A Day In The Life Of A Heavy Duty Truck Diesel Engine Mechanic.

Video:Follow a Diesel Engine Truck Mechanic on a typical work day as he installs a turbocharger, finishes up an engine rebuild, reseals valve cover base, and torques a valve train overhead. Just a typical day at the shop.

MaxxForce 7 Running Check Engine Code

This problem was pretty straight forward using the Navistar Engine Software that led us directly to the problem. The engine code was the fuel rail pressure sensor. Most times it’s the sensor but due diligence is in order here just in case there’s a bad wire end or poor connection down the line. This engine… Continue reading MaxxForce 7 Running Check Engine Code

Why Did Caterpillar Stop Making Trucks and Truck Engines?

Video: Caterpillar used to make engines and class 8 trucks . Ever wonder what happened and why they stopped?

Worst Diesel Engine Overhaul I’ve Ever Seen – Caterpillar D2

Video: This is a example of a terrible repair job. It’s amazing the engine even ran!

How long will a 3D printed cylinder head last? Let’s find out!

Video: Are you considering the purchase of a 3D printer for your shop? How long will a 3D printed cylinder head last? In this video, I test both PLA and ABS plastic 3D printed cylinder heads. The cylinder heads and gaskets look amazing and they were designed with great precision.

MaxxForce Diesel Injection Control Pressure

This running test for injection control pressure (ICP) is a good test to run since these specs determine the fuel injection operation. This is the DT MaxxForce which requires 870 psi of ICP to run while the maximum can go as high as 4500 psi. These high pressures create problems if there is a leak… Continue reading MaxxForce Diesel Injection Control Pressure

Cummins ISC Diesel Engine

The Cummins ISC 250 horsepower diesel engine has performed well in our fleet. I can’t pinpoint any disastrous failures through the years. There were issues after several years but maintenance related…. namely emissions that needed cleaning up. The diesel in this video is a 2002 in one of our oldest buses that are going for… Continue reading Cummins ISC Diesel Engine

When Mechanics Lose Their Minds – Insane Engine Swaps

Check out this video of insane engine swaps. If you wanna see some extreme ultimate engine swaps, watch this video!

Mercedes MBE 900 Diesel Engine Codes

Mercedes engine codes…..which ones have been the most common and how did we go about fixing them. I will talk about 3 of the most common engines codes to date. The one code I have seen the most over the years has been the ‘2631 Turbo Boost Performance’ the most common code with these MBE… Continue reading Mercedes MBE 900 Diesel Engine Codes