It will be good to familiarize yourself with the sensors in Detroit engines so that you can know what is wrong with your engine. Let's list the sensors one by one including their functions. 1. Temperature sensor: this is the sensor responsible for monitoring the temperature of the engine. If [...]

Non of us can doubt the power of 2-stroke diesel engine. However, there are some common problems associated with this engine.1. Engine runaway: If you are familiar with series 92 and 71 you will know what I mean by engine runaway. This usually occurs when you are adjusting the [...]

As the engine is running, it generates a lot of heat which makes the engine temperature increase. The increased temperature also affects the engine fluid such as oil and coolant. The radiator is responsible for controlling the temperature of the coolant. So what will cool the oil? The oil [...]

When you start having high temperatures,  noise from the water pump, or coolant leakages from the water pump weephole, then you should know that you have to do something about the water pump. However, you are confronted with this vital question; Should you change the whole water [...]

Most Common Problems with the Detroit 8.2 Engine:1. Blown Head Gasket: One of the major problems of the engine is a blown head gasket. After so much research it was discovered that it was due to the cooling system. This problem of the head gasket being blown usually happens when the engine is at [...]

The Detroit 8.2L engine is a very reliable and efficient engine but the truth is at some point the engine will become weak and some important components need to be replaced; this process is called engine Overhauling. If you are looking to overhaul your Detroit 8.2L Engine the following components [...]

 Before I answer that question, we need to understand what a naturally aspirated engine is? It is an engine that works without a turbo. Such an engine does not need any air-compressing device, such as a turbocharger or supercharger. Which means the engine runs with atmospheric air. The air does [...]