There are several ways for an engine block to become cracked. The obvious one is freezing in winter due to not using antifreeze or frequent topping up with plain water which dilutes the antifreeze.

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 ...

If you have been following the saga of the Austin-made Model Y with a cracked front casting, it has just reached a new chapter. I have already told my readers when it started and how the depth of the ...