Technology has continually improved the way that auto manufacturers seal their engines. Yesterday, gaskets constructed of cork or paper, and packed-rope rear main seals were commonplace. Today, Teflon ...

To answer Mike’s questions, let us first return to the basics. A rear main seal, or crankshaft seal as it is commonly referred to, is a big, round rubber seal between the engine and transmission. The ...

This is the sixth installment of our Restoration Mistakes series, dealing with common mistakes made when building or restoring a classic Mustang and how to avoid them. As we said at the beginning of ...