Bandera Performance Diesel

10/02/2026

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08/06/2026

Ouch! This 05 Ram had it's front differential lock up while driving.

05/18/2026

6.0 Powerstroke getting a new lease on life.

05/13/2026

Sometimes, there is no getting around it. This LML Duramax with broken glow plugs being drillled out during a head gasket replacement.

04/23/2026

One extra step can make all the difference. Machining an o-ring groove in to a cylinder head and/or block and installing o-ring wire helps to make sure a cylinder head gasket repair lasts for the long haul. The extra clamping force created by the wire ensures thst no compression can escape the combustion chamber.

04/10/2026

It cant't be seized if its liquid

04/09/2026

Magnetic particle inspection (Magnaflux) revealed that this 6.7l Cummins cylinder head has seen its last mile and is headed to the scrap bin

02/24/2026

Fresh surface on 6.4l Powerstroke

01/19/2026

Its hard to tell from the photo but, this 6.7 powerstroke is a little under 1 tooth out of time. The reason for this is the crankshaft gear on this engine can move on the crankshaft in some circumstances

01/19/2026

A little flywheel grinding