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Head gaskets often get blamed for engine problems. But that’s often an unfair accusation. The real issues maybe with the installation, including the torque and pattern of cylinder head fasteners and selecting the right gasket thickness for the application. These factors work together to ensure a long-lasting, high-performance diesel cylinder head gasket. Gasket thickness is …

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The Powerstroke series of engines came out in ‘94 and was reintroduced by Ford in 2011. With the right model, you’re set for the haul and can go for years with a truck straight out of a showroom. However, with a few tweaks and considerations, such as replacement head fasteners for your Powerstroke, you can …

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A leaky head gasket can be a, “Oh no! What now?” moment for a diesel truck owner. A cloud of smoke or a surge in the temperature gauge is never a good sign. And it’s not an easy fix. The head gasket is the seal between the cylinder head and the engine block. It contains …

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Head bolts are a crucial part of the engine responsible for sealing the head gasket correctly as well as clamping the cylinder head to the engine block. Many different shops and individuals resume head bolts without thinking twice about it, and some engines end up running for thousands of miles, while others fall apart during …

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Pickup truck owners that focus on power know that quality head studs are the best performance modification for any truck. The increased cylinder compression in diesel engines, combined with the engine’s natural tendency to expand and contract under heat can cause various failures. Improving the truck’s performance will cause even more stress to the engine, …

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Today’s engines are a marvel of modern engineering. The quality is constantly improving each year, and components are made to last. However, your engine is only as strong as its weakest link, and that weak link is often the fasteners used. That’s where TrackTech® fasteners come in. There are a few important keys to consider …

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Every car engine is put under some sort of stress regularly, especially heavy-duty diesel engines such as Powerstroke, Cummins, and Duramax. What’s preventing these engines from falling apart, blowing the head gasket, or having similar failures are head bolts or head studs. Head studs are highly praised by many performance-oriented diesel owners as well as …

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TrackTech makes a range of diesel performance parts to increase durability and strength in high-performance diesel engines, including Chevy Duramax, Dodge Ram Cummins, and Ford Powerstroke. Our lineup of performance parts includes fasteners, gaskets, valve springs, and complete head gasket service kits that make your heavy-duty trucks outperform even in the most demanding conditions. Read …

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