Cracked block? There aren't many two-word combinations that send a shiver up a car guy's spine. In most cases that means the block is DOA, and it's worth its weight in scrap only. Sometimes there is ...

As a certified shadetree motorcycle mechanic, I've seen some pretty wild field expedient repairs attempted by previous owners. Typically these are hack jobs so embarrassing — we're talking things like ...

Mechanics make do with what we’ve got — wherever we are. Today we’re checking out repairs from around the world: engine block welding, floorboard patchwork, DIY machining setups, hand-built oil ...