DIY
Tech: Guide to Ford auto transmissions
Everything you need to know to become a Ford auto ’box expert
Staying alive: 10 workshop safety tips
Even when the car’s parked in the workshop you can still get hurt
Tech: How to replace a head gasket
Old or new, engines still have gaskets. Getting your head sealed up tight is a job you can do yourself
2JZ-powered Silva with ZF 8HP75 gearbox swap
Naomi van der Togt's IMOAN Silvia has a whole new personality thanks to a ZF transmission swap
Whipple-blown Godzilla-swapped XB Falcon hardtop build
One of Australia's toughest XB coupes is getting a whole new heart!
Tech: The art of tapping threads
Tapping threads requires precise tools and careful technique. Here's what you need to know to avoid breaking taps or causing damage
How to repair your car’s rusty floors
Your car’s floor is a structural component. Here’s the proper fix for a nasty case of rot
How to repair a faulty wiper system
Why do wipers only fail on a rainy night? Because that’s when you use them. If you've neglected your motor, here’s the fix
Video: How to install a Haltech Nexus R5 VCU
Scotty shows us the ins and outs of installing a Haltech Nexus R5 into our Drag Challenge-spec, twin-turbo VS Commodore ute
How to rebuild a Trimatic Holden three-speed auto transmission
Despite rumours of trauma, a well-built Trimatic can handle a bit more grunt
Tailshaft 101: How they fit together and why they break!
Few things are scarier than a tailshaft letting go at high speed. Here's what can happen, and how it's best avoided
The importance of correct wheel alignment and how it can affect performance
Forget your chalk and string: a proper wheel alignment takes computing power
The pros and cons of different types of surface coatings
Chrome is still kicking, but there's now a world of innovative surface coating options to enhance your car-crafting
Tech: how to treat and prevent rust
Just about any part of your car can suffer from rust. But you can treat it, cure it and prevent it with a little effort
How to swap an LS1 into your HQ-WB Holden
How to get an LS into your Kingswood in 21 easy-to-follow steps
Tech: how to repair a rusty fuel tank
Your streeter enjoys drinking from a rusty tin even less than you do. It’s time to fix the fuel tank
Tech: Fitting brake lines correctly
Your brakes are crucial. Make sure you can rely on them by fitting the lines correctly
Carpocalypse now: Shed fires and how to prevent them
The ultimate nightmare for any street machiner is a garage fire, as SM’s Iain Kelly discovered
Tech: Breakdown Basics
Has your broken-down ride got you hot under the collar? Here are a few tips to help get your car charged, cool and back on the road
Video: Upgrading the brakes on our Lexcen!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty upgrades the brakes on our 1UZ-swapped Lexcen in preparation for the Optima Street Car Challenge!