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Put a new head gasket on due to a distributor problem. After running awhile the engine developed a water leak at the stud nut when cold. Retorque the head per the manual. Used a Best composite head gasket. Can I remove the nut and apply RTV and retorque. Head studs were not replaced and had no...

The intake bolts broke off in the manifold causing a hole in the casting where the bolt goes in. Can I tap and install a new bolt or is it time for a new exhaust manifold. Thinking of possibly using a helicoil repair. The threaded bolt will fill the break in the inside casting. See photos. Thanks

The distributor broke in the head of my 29 A. Had to remove the head to extract the broken piece. When removing the valve cover I noticed a hole on the inside of the front block. I can see the cam gear. Nothing appears broken, in fact no sludge at all. Everything looks real good. Is that normal...

got the 31 tudor interior apart, found both body sub rails rusted along with cross bars. going to order parts. any advise when replacing the sub rails.

got the 31 A running, found the water pump was seized. ready to install the new pump. some gunk in the system, can you, or should you flush the engine and radiator, and if so What should I run through the system???? I have a 29 and this 31. Thanks to everyone for the help.

just got my 29 A on the road. went through the brakes, shocks and suspension. some play in the steering wheel. all links and arms look good. any ideas. how can I check the steering gear and is it adjustable?? I also just picked up a 31. no play in the steering on that one.

replacing the dist. shaft rusted. can I clean the engine dist shaft port with a wire brush, and will debris fall into the engine pan or could I be causing a problem, any suggestions??

just got a 29 A, looking to add a1931. the car I'm looking at has no spark. any thoughts what I should look for first.

what am I missing, rear hub almost goes on,then like it hits something, bottoms out? wont go all the way on. thanks for the help on the park brake spring, got it on using a hanger wire.

any suggestions, rt front hub wont come off, soaked with PB blaster, adjusted and backed off brake adjustment, still wont come off????

First model a, starting with the rear brakes and noticed more up and down movement in the rt exle then the left, is this something to be concerned about, and should i be looking deeper.