Your timing belt makes sure the different parts of your engine move in sync, and if it starts to fail, you’ll want to replace it as soon as possible. But what will that cost? Will your warranty help?

Timing gears are installed, the injection pump is timed, and the front cover is sealed properly. An oil galley plug oversight is addressed to ensure smooth operation. #EngineTiming #InjectionPump ...

It was destined that Louie would be passionate about cars before it became a conscious choice. And once it did, there was nothing else on his mind. With a childhood automotive brain like a database, ...

Visiting automotive museums, scrutinizing thick coffee table books about muscle cars, and watching movies revolving around car culture could make you think that every other car in the '60s had a 426 ...

Nothing fuels nostalgia like the death of a naturally aspirated masterpiece. Lexus' famed 5.0-liter V8 might've lost the horsepower wars, but the aural extravaganza it plays won our hearts. Of course, ...

Even after 343,000 miles and a major crash, the 1FZ-FE still showed clean internals, balanced wear, and a bottom end that could likely run again. The 1FZ-FE engine became famous for its reliability ...

The 3UZ-FE is known for reliability, but one engine teardown proves that a single event is enough to destroy Toyota’s long-lived V8. The latter 3UZ-FE, a 4.3-liter evolution, added a little extra ...

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Report No. 3 in our series on building a 350-cubic-inch Chevy V-8 engine comes to us from Jeff Smith by way of our October 1989 issue. Preparing a block and blueprinting are critical first steps in ...

The 2025 Formula 1 season has begun in incredible competitive fashion as four-time defending world champion Max Verstappen no longer owns the sport's top spot. Verstappen and Red Bull have taken a ...

Ingrid K. Williams is a regular contributor to the Travel section. Springtime, when the weather has warmed but the summer festival season (with its attendant crowds) has not yet begun, is an ideal ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...