Engine Repair

How to Replace the Valve Cover Gasket on a 2007 Mini Cooper S (R56)

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing your valve cover gasket on a Mini Cooper S (R56). Estimated repair time 1.50 hours. No special tools needed. All done with hand tools.

How to Replace the Cam Plug (Common Oil Leak) on a Mercedes

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the cam plugs on the back of the cylinder heads of your 6 cylinder Mercedes. Job was done with hand tools in about one hour. DIY doable.

How to Reseal the Brake Booster Vacuum Pump on a 2008 Volvo XC90

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of rebuilding the brake booster vacuum pump on a 2008 Volvo XC90. Repair is done because of oil leaks. The job is done with all hand tools. Estimated repair time 1.0 hour.

How to Replace the Oil Filter Housing on a 2006 BMW 330XI E90

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the oil filter housing on a 2006 BMW 330XI E90. All done with hand tools. Estimated time is 4.0 hours. Using my techniques, you can do it in about 1.5 hours.

How to Repair a Stripped Out Drain Plug on a Honda

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of repairing a stripped out drain plug on a Honda. You will need a special tool.

How to Replace Valve Cover Gaskets on a Toyota 3.0 L

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing valve cover gaskets on a Toyota 3.0 L engine. Estimated time 4.0 hours.