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Project guides, step by step

Real procedures written by people who've done the work. Open any guide inside Trackara and check off steps as you go.

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Beginner brake jobs to full engine rebuilds. Each guide opens directly in the app.

IH 345ci V8 Engine Rebuild
Full teardown and rebuild of the International Harvester 345, from pulling the engine to first fire-up.
Advanced 18 steps ~40 hours iOS & Android
GM LS Engine Swap Guide
LS swap into a muscle car or truck. Mounts, harness routing, and the ECU tuning basics that trip people up.
Advanced 14 steps ~30 hours iOS & Android
Full Brake System Refresh
Front and rear pads, rotors, calipers, and a fluid flush. Works on most cars with the same set of hand tools.
Beginner 8 steps ~4 hours iOS & Android
Jeep TJ 3-inch Lift Kit Installation
Control arms, new shocks, what alignment specs to ask for, and how to break the bushings in without killing them.
Intermediate 10 steps ~8 hours iOS & Android
Carburetor Rebuild & Tuning
Tear it down, clean every passage, swap the jets and gaskets, then dial it in idle to wide-open.
Intermediate 12 steps ~6 hours iOS & Android
Classic Car Electrical System Overhaul
Pre-1980 wiring jobs: full harness swap, modern fuse panel, decent grounds, and how to add accessories without melting anything.
Advanced 16 steps ~20 hours iOS & Android
Transmission Fluid & Filter Service
Drop the pan, swap the filter, get the right fluid in the right amount. The "lifetime fluid" myth, debunked.
Beginner 6 steps ~2 hours iOS & Android
Performance Exhaust System Install
Headers back. Hangers, gaskets, heat shields, and what to do when the new tips don't quite line up.
Intermediate 8 steps ~5 hours iOS & Android
Timing Belt / Chain Replacement
New belt or chain, fresh tensioner and idlers, water pump if it's behind there. Timing marks aligned twice before you button it up.
Advanced 14 steps ~10 hours iOS & Android

DIY How-To Articles

Step-by-step walkthroughs for common DIY jobs. Each one is free to read, takes 30–60 minutes to do, and saves $80–$200 vs the shop.

Build Guide Templates

Download a template, fill it in, and import it into Trackara to build your own step-by-step guide — or grab a complete example and edit it to make it yours.

Two ways to get a downloaded file into the app

  1. Just open the file. Tap it in your browser's downloads or in Files, then choose Trackara. It imports straight into your guide library and tells you what it added.
  2. Or import from inside the app. Open Settings → Blueprints, then use Import guides and pick the downloaded file.

Imported guides always arrive as your own editable drafts. Nothing is overwritten without asking.

Looking for complete, ready-to-run job blueprints? Oil changes, brake jobs, RV winterizing, generator service by engine hours. Browse the blueprint templates and the file format reference.

Run the guide in the app

Open any guide in Trackara. Check off steps, log parts and costs as you spend, and keep the whole job on file when you're done.

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