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CRP Provides OE Quality Across Their Brands
We are excited to announce CRP as the official Entertainment & Stage sponsor for our 2016 Swap Meet and Car show, held May 1st , 2016 at our Windsor, CT headquarters. For those of you not familiar with CRP, eEuroparts has come to rely on the company to provide OEM, OES, and aftermarket products in several […]
Jurid Brake Pads Arrive At eEuroparts.com
With many of our customers demanding higher and higher quality, we are always on our toes to deliver brands that can hold up in the most demanding situations. Because brakes are such a driving force of our business, having a selection of high quality options is important to both you and us. That’s why we […]
The Quintessential Classic Saab 900 Engine Swap Part 5: Mating the Transmission to the Engine
Unlike the head, mating the transmission to the engine is not a complicated task. Take your time and follow the instructions, because although this is a bolt up job, mating up your major engine segments doesn’t take much to screw up if you’re not paying attention. If done wrong, it could mean repeating a long, […]
The Quintessential Classic Saab 900 Engine Swap Part 4: Installing the Cylinder Head
Although I had disassembled engines on many occasions before, it took almost a decade for me to feel comfortable installing and timing the head on an engine myself. If you’re sitting on the sidelines waiting for some encouragement, here is a quick walk-through of the process to help you feel more comfortable: 1. Before you […]
The Quintessential Classic Saab 900 Engine Swap Part 3: While You’re In There
When my 1991 Saab 900 turbo needed a replacement engine and transmission, I was lucky enough to secure low mileage replacements. Although I saw no need to fully rebuild them, I wondered what I should replace while I was in there. I asked everyone I could – from my independent mechanic to Facebook friends to […]
BMW VANOS Variable Valve Timing Magic – How it Works, Symptoms, Diagnosing Timing Issues, and More!
If you own a BMW produced from 1992, and onward, the chances are that your car comes with BMW VANOS variable valve timing system. Valve timing is one of those things that can define your engine’s performance, efficiency, and overall power. Today we’ll talk about the VANOS system, how it works, how to recognize issues, and more.
The Quintessential Classic Saab 900 Engine Swap Part 2: Teardown
Now with your engine out of the car, it’s time to separate the parts. With your SAAB 900 engine out, even if you are just replacing the transmission (yea, just), it is a prime opportunity to tear the engine down and reseal it. There are so many small seals on the engine that are very […]
The Quintessential Classic Saab 900 Engine Swap Part 1: Engine Removal
The Classic 900 engine is unique among cars of its size. On many occasions, friends who are Honda or Toyota fanatics have looked at my Saab 900 engine and stepped back in horror when they saw the longitudinally mounted, 45-degree slanted 16 valve engine with the transmission on the bottom. Being a Saab owner all […]
The Principles of Direct Injection and Why it Changed the Game
Even though we’re over 100 years into internal combustion engine development, we’re still optimizing this device with new technologies. One of the more recent innovations is direct injection.
VW/Audi 1.8T Coil Pack Upgrade – R8 ‘Red Tops’ How-To Guide
VW Group has had a great run with the 1.8-liter turbocharged engine. This little bundle of pure performance was found in a number of VAG vehicles, from the Beetle and Passat to A4, TT and others. Much of its popularity comes from the fact that you can squeeze considerable amounts of power from this thing […]
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