Guide to Car Parts Repair - Replace

[Bruce Nunnally]

Though professional mechanics often install new parts, you may be able to save some money—maybe lots of money—by rebuilding certain systems yourself. That goes double for offbeat, antique or performance vehicles. And it may sound odd coming from someone whose racing history has consumed and destroyed a lot of parts (as the pile of Porsche engine cases behind my shop proves), but there’s some satisfaction to be had in rescuing a good part and Saving the Planet, one piston at a time. So here’s the lowdown on when to fix and when to ditch that broken part.

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