Tech Tip: Oil Leak by Crankshaft Seal on Porsche Boxter Engines
Engine oil leaks in area of crankshaft sealing ring on flywheel side may be coming from the crankcase and intermediate-shaft flange bolts.
Tech Tips: FLASH Reprogramming – GM Crankshaft Variation Relearn Procedure
A Crankshaft Variation Relearn Procedure must be performed if on 1996 and newer GM vehicles if: the ECC was reprogrammed; the crankshaft position sensor has been replaced; or the ECC has been replaced.
Compstar Offers GM LSx Crankshafts
Compstar LSc crankshafts are built to withstand abusive high performance LSx applications. LSc crankshafts are fully nitrided for enhanced strength and wear resistance.
Tech Feature: Diesel Crankshaft Basics
Whether in a gasoline or diesel-powered engine, the crankshaft is a key component. With diesels, the crank is typically thought of as bigger, heavier and harder to get in the aftermarket. Some preconceptions are factual, say experts, while others are unfounded.
Tech Feature: Balance Between Crankshaft and Related Components is Critical
Balancing used to be the exclusive domain of the performance engine. Stock grocery getters rarely were considered candidates for balance jobs. But that thinking has changed. Even standard, run-of-the-mill automobiles are sent from the OE with precisely balanced engines. And customers have come to expect nothing but the same when they look into having their vehicle’s engine rebuilt.
Tech Feature: Understanding Crankshaft Balancing
Since different rods and different pistons are different weights, it is impossible to make a crankshaft that is balanced “right out of the box” for any rod and piston combination. All crankshafts must be balanced to your specific rod and piston combination.
Maxiforce Announces New Crankshaft Offering
Maxiforce, nationally recognized as a leader in diesel engine parts, announced it has added John Deere crankshafts for the 4045 and 6068 Powertech engine models to its already extensive product offering.
Tech Tip: Revised Crankshaft Sensor for Hyundai Engines
Question: I’ve noticed different crankshaft sensors on 2.7L Hyundai engines. Is there a revised sensor, and if so, which one should I use? Answer: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding a revised crankshaft sensor for 2001-’02 Hyundai 2.7L engines.
Subaru Tech Tip: Leaking Front Crankshaft Oil Seals
You may encounter a Subaru 1996-’99 Legacy, or a 1998-’99 Impreza or Legacy with a 2.5 L engine, with a leaking or dislodged front crankshaft oil seal. It may be necessary to remove the oil pump and examine the rear sealing plate of the oil pump.
Fuel Pumps and Cranking
Diagnosing the problem comes down to understanding what causes a loss of fuel pressure.
