Repairs & Parts

Repairs & Parts

With such high gas prices, now is the perfect time to learn how to maintain your car properly. Learn how to drive a car safely, ride a motorcycle, double your gas mileage, repair a dent or customize by installing a car stereo system. Then venture into the aviation world of helicopters and hot air balloons with these helpful videos
for novices and the experienced mechanic.

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Replace the sprocket and chain on a street bike

In this motorcycle repair video series, learn from motorcycle mechanic Mario Rossi how to change the sprocket and chain on a street bike.

How to replace the sprocket and chain on a street bike
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Replace a turn signal switch

Expert Mark Blocker shows you in this series of videos how to replace the turn signal switch in your car.

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Change disc brakes

Does your car shudder when you brake, or maybe you hear some squealing? It may be time to replace your brakes or brake pads. In this video ...more

How to change disc brakes
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Repair scratches and dents

No matter how perfect a driver you are, it's impossible to completely prevent scratches and dents on your vehicle. This video shows you how ...more

How to repair scratches and dents
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Replace shocks and struts

Shocks and struts are important for car control and comfort. If the road feels bumpier, or your ability to control your car on rough ...more

How to replace shocks and struts
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Find the initial timing of your engine

This video shows you how to find the initial timing of your motor, with or with out a top dead center whistle. You need to know your firing ...more

How to find the initial timing of your engine
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Adjust the curb idle speed on a Holley carb

This video shows you how to properly adjust the curb idle speed on your Holley carb. First find your idle RPM setting from under your hood ...more

How to adjust the curb idle speed on a Holley carb
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Break in a new camshaft when building an engine

If you have a new camshaft, the break-in procedure is critical. Follow our guidelines and you won't flatten a cam lobe and ruin the ...more

How to break in a new camshaft when building an engine
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Install a distributor when building an engine

This section of "Final Assembly" of an engine covers installing your distributor. This can be tricky. The distributor gear has to meet the ...more

How to install a distributor when building an engine
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Install fuel pump, water pump, and thermostat housing

A quick clip on installing external components like your fuel pump, water pump, and thermostat housing. It's usually easiest to have the ...more

How to install fuel pump, water pump, and thermostat housing
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Adjust the valve lash when building an engine

In this video you will learn how to adjust the valve lash - one of the necessary steps of building an engine. You want to leave as much of ...more

How to adjust the valve lash when building an engine
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Install a camshaft when building an engine

This video explains part of the final assembly of a motor when you install the camshaft. You will need all of your cam bearings installed ...more

How to install a camshaft when building an engine
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Check the piston to valve clearance

This video shows you a great technique to check the piston to valve clearance when building an engine. This is a very important step to do ...more

How to check the piston to valve clearance
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Machine a cylinder block

This video shows how a cylinder block is machined after it's been disassembled and sent off to the machine shop. It shows the process of ...more

How to machine a cylinder block
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Fit pistons into their connecting rods

If you're in the process of rebuilding a motor, and have gotten your old pistons cleaned (or bought new ones) it's time to install the rod ...more

How to fit pistons into their connecting rods
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Remove pistons when rebuilding a motor

When you're ready to remove the pistons, start with the rod caps. You'll also get to see the crankshaft, rod bearings and journals for the ...more

How to remove pistons when rebuilding a motor
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Tear down a cylinder head valve train

This video shows the proper way to disassemble and organize the entire cylinder head valve train system. Gives example of rocker shafts on ...more

How to tear down a cylinder head valve train
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Drain a radiator in preparation for removing the motor

This video shows you the proper technique to draining the engine fluids from the radiator and connected hoses before removing the engine for ...more

How to drain a radiator in preparation for removing the motor
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Replace the interior lights on a car

In this video series, our expert Mark Blocker will show you how to replace the interior lights in your car or truck. He will teach you all ...more

How to replace the interior lights on a car
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Diagnose and repair a cracked cylinder head

Doug Jenkins tells you what signs to look for if you think you might have a cracked head. Does the antifreeze level go down too fast? Notice ...more

How to diagnose and repair a cracked cylinder head
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