Engine Gaskets and Seals

How to pick the right small block Chevy oil pan gasket. We look at a 350 Chevy oil pan gasket and help you identify what thick or thin gasket you will need.

Learn how to seal a head gasket properly! These tips will help you avoid blown head gaskets and head gasket leaks.

Need help selecting the best cylinder head gaskets for your engine? Click here to learn the differences between copper, steel shim and MLS head gaskets. Plus install tips!

Over several generations of small block Chevy (and big block Chevy) engines there have been several changes that dictate what flexplate works with them. We’ll help you determine the correct flexplate for your Chevy engine in this buyer’s guide.

Learn how to successfully upgrade the cooling system for a 400 small block Chevy. Read tips for installing a water pump and auxiliary coolant lines using fittings and fuel hoses.

Follow along as our Expert details his restoration methods for making an engine in an old 1954 Chevy look new again with a little cleaning and refinishing.

Hooker headers are installed in a 1967 Pontiac Firebird for increased power and a boost in performance. See how to work through fitment of the steering box, clutch Z bar and starter.

Whether you're trying to troubleshoot engine issues or want to get an idea what's going on inside that junkyard jewel that you just hauled home, a leak down test is a great way to ascertain the condition of an engine's cylinders without pulling it apart.

Piston rings may not be the most exciting part of an engine build, but knowing how to clock piston rings and how to install rings on a piston is critical to your engine performing properly.

Learn how to re-build a junkyard Small Block Chevy. A step-by-step guide on how to select a SBC, machine the valve guide bosses down, and what parts to use to upgrade to your personal liking.