Index

Work

Mechanical work, the software built around it, and the physics underneath.

Vehicles

Cars I have worked on myself. Each page covers what failed, how it was found, and what was done about it — including the parts I got wrong first.

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — lead photograph

2005Engine rebuildCurrent buildOngoing

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

From junkyard truck to complete engine rebuild.

The largest mechanical project I have taken on: engine removal, complete teardown, inspection, reassembly, suspension work, and eventually forced induction and calibration. It has become a practical laboratory for combustion, airflow, pressure, heat, tolerances, and problem solving.

View the build 40 photographs

2010 BMW 335d — lead photograph

2010DieselSuspensionCalibrationComplete

2010 BMW 335d

Diesel systems, suspension, service, programming and calibration.

Case study 16 photographs

2003 BMW 530i — lead photograph

2003TransmissionCoolingMajor repairComplete

2003 BMW 530i

Transmission, clutch, cooling system and major mechanical repair.

Case study 17 photographs

2014 BMW 320i — lead photograph

2014SealingSubframeComplete

2014 BMW 320i

Oil pan gasket and subframe removal.

Case study 8 photographs

2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG — lead photograph

2007HydraulicsSealingComplete

2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

Hydraulics, service and high-performance engineering.

Case study 7 photographs

Chevrolet C10 — lead photograph

CarburetorClassic truck

Chevrolet C10

A classic Chevrolet pickup, and its carburetor taken apart on the bench.

Case study 15 photographs