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 ...

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 ...