Engine hoists — frequently referred to as cherry pickers — are supremely useful tools for motor swaps, rebuilds, and various other jobs. They allow us to connect a crane to a car's engine and, using a ...

Idioms abound. They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and while that may be true, being a cheap bastard also sometimes helps you build stuff inexpensively that might just work(?) As a ...

The Countach and all subsequent V-12 Lamborghinis use a strange layout, where the gearbox sits ahead of a mid-mounted engine, with a driveshaft running back through the oil sump getting power to the ...

Chris Bennett is one lucky wrencher after dropping a Toyota engine right on his knee, barely avoiding a major leg artery. As a result, I’m here to remind you that if you’re going to remove or install ...

Whether to rejuvenate a broken down car or to upgrade and increase the power output, rebuilding an engine is a major job. It takes a great deal of mechanical skill and knowledge to undertake such a ...

A.I completely understand the challenges of single-handedly trying to install and fit a hood. Most hoods are large, heavy, and awkward, and the fact that hoods on early cars are often hinged makes ...

Everyone needs a lift now and then, especially when there's an engine change in the future! Whether engine removal is new to you or you're an old pro, there are a few key elements to consider that ...