Engine & Engine Parts

Air Cleaner (Air Filter Housing)

The air cleaner housing holds the engine air filter and mounts to the intake ducting. When the housing is cracked or broken, unfiltered air bypasses the element. The housing is...

Turbo/Supercharger

Turbochargers

Turbochargers spin at 100,000–200,000 RPM on a thin film of engine oil. Their condition is directly dependent on oil change discipline in the donor vehicle. When sourc...

Radiator

The radiator is the primary heat exchanger, transferring engine heat to the atmosphere through its core of fins and tubes. When buying a used radiator:

• Inspect the core for bent or crushed fins...

Engine Block Components

Cylinder Block

The cylinder block is the main engine casting housing the cylinders, crankshaft, and oil galleries. When sourcing a used block:

• Verify the casting number matc...

Fuel Storage

Fuel Tank

Fuel tanks fail from rust (steel tanks), cracking (plastic tanks), or collision damage. When replacing:

• Steel tanks: inspect welded seams and the sender unit mountin...

Exhaust Manifold

Exhaust manifolds crack from thermal cycling (heat/cool cycles) and can warp at the sealing face. Symptoms include ticking or popping sounds on cold starts that diminish as the engine warms up...

What's Included

The engine long block: cylinder block, cylinder heads, pistons, crankshaft, camshaft(s), and valvetrain fully assembled. Some sellers ship a complete engine with intake, exhaust, and accessorie...