Tech Tip: Volvo Piston Cooling Valve Replacement
Use the following procedure to replace the piston cooling valve on model-year 2000 S70, V70 and C70 Volvos.
WIX Filters Wins Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Supplier of the Year Award
WIX Filters won two Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Supplier Awards, including the prestigious 2005 Supplier of the Year award, during the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Dec. 6 winter shareholder meeting in Boca Raton, FL.
Optimum Driving Comfort and Low Fuel Consumption – DualTronic Transmission Technology from BorgWarner
The new transmission concept has its origins in motorsports. Back in the 1970s, it was Porsche who developed the first dual-clutch gearbox for its Group C Porsche 962. The advanced technology finally made its debut in series production development in 2003 in the VW Golf R32 DSG (direct-shift gearbox) and the Audi TT 3.2.
Legacy’s Levelwind Retractable Hose Reel Features Unique Winding System
The Levelwind retractable hose reel, part number L8310, from Legacy is for air with 3/8 in. ID x 100 ft. hose. More than two decades of industry knowledge and experience goes into the development of the Levelwind series of reels.
NASCAR Veteran Ken Schrader Joins Wood Brothers/JTG Racing Team
NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader has joined the Wood Brothers/JTG Racing Team. He’ll drive the famed Number 21 Ford Fusion during the 2006 Nextel Cup season. The car will be sponsored by the newest face in NASCAR – Little Debbie, America’s #1 snack cake.
Prestolite Launches New Website Filled with Product Information
To more effectively and efficiently meet the informational needs of its various audiences, Prestolite Wire Corp. has announced the re-launch of its website at prestolitewire.com. The new site includes content about product information and general information about the company, potential careers and company-related news.
Tech Tip: Hyundai Timing Belt and Chain Replacement on 1996 Elantra Models
This bulletin describes the valve timing procedures necessary when installing a timing belt or transfer drive chain on 1996 Elantra models. The importance of this information cannot be over-emphasized, because improper valve timing can result in driveability problems, such as loss of power, poor idle quality and, in severe cases, stalling and cylinder head damage.
Weldcraft Introduces New Packaging Design
Weldcraft, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium TIG products, will introduce new packaging designs for all torch boxes, consumable bags and tungsten packages beginning Nov. 1, 2005. Weldcraft’s new packaging features an upgraded contemporary company logo, which reflects Weldcraft’s commitment to building premium-quality TIG products.
Piston Technology: To Power Today’s V8s
The performance piston business today is hot thanks to a strong racing market and the introduction of new OEM engine families such as Chevy’s LS1/LS6 V8s, Ford’s 4.6/5.4L V8s and Chrysler’s Hemi. Piston manufacturers are introducing new performance pistons for all of these applications as well as refining existing piston designs to reduce weight, and
Visteon Grows Portfolio of OE-Quality Replacement Parts, Strengthens Position in North American Aftermarket
Visteon Corporation executives shared details about the company’s growing portfolio of OE-quality replacement parts solutions at a recent product/testing briefing attended by trade press editors at Visteon Village in Van Buren Twp., MI. Their discussion also detailed a variety of engineering and marketing achievements in the underhood, climate control and mobile electronics categories.