Snap-on Body Shop Catalog Offers Great Business-Building Tools And Accessories
The new Snap-on Body Shop Catalog will help improve customers’ body shop business with a wide assortment of the latest innovative body shop tools and specialty equipment. For a limited time, Snap-on customers can take advantage of special pricing opportunities on these performance-enhancing products.
Ingersoll Rand Reveals New IQV20 Series W5130 3/8″ Cordless Impact Wrench At SEMA
Ingersoll Rand formally launches the latest addition to the IQV20 Series of cordless tools. The W5130 3/8″ cordless impact wrench is a compact, lightweight tool for the auto technician looking to efficiently and effectively make repairs in those hard-to-reach, tight spaces.
Ingersoll Rand Gives Technicians A Chance To Win An Extreme Toolbox Overhaul At SEMA 2012
Vehicle service professionals will have the opportunity to win an Extreme Toolbox Overhaul from Ingersoll Rand during SEMA 2012. One grand prize winner will upgrade their current equipment with the new IQV20TM Series cordless and MAX Series pneumatic tools from Ingersoll Rand. One runner-up will receive an IQV20 Series W5130 3/8″ cordless impact wrench.
Tech Tip: Mazda MPV Temperature Difference Between Dash Vents
On some vehicles, the output air temperature may differ between the two center dash air vents (vents on either side of audio system). This condition usually occurs when the HVAC settings are in the following positions: A/C switch ON, in BI-LEVEL or VENT mode, Temperature Control Dial in 1 o’clock to 3 o’clock position (set for warm air).
Tech Tip: Shim Calms Chirping Noises in Honda Models
Some Honda owners may complain of a chirp from the lower timing belt area. The noise is most often noticed at idle, usually after the engine has warmed up. The probable cause is the idler pulley mounting surface is tilted, causing the edge of the timing belt to rub against the side of the pulser flange on the drive pulley (gear).
Tech Tip: Quiet Down a Chirping Honda
A Honda owner may complain about a chirp coming from the lower timing belt area.
Top 5 Tools: Ernie Orgar Jr., Basset’s Service Center
Ernie Orgar Jr., technician Basset’s Service Center Rochester, NY Editor’s note: Ernie was kind enough to send us a few categories of his Top 5 Favorite Tools, so this month, we’re expanding to include his favorite Brake, Diagnostic, Exhaust and Striking tools. Here are my Top 5 Brake Tools: Mac Tools 3” Encapsulated Wire Brush
Tech Feature: Cylinder Head Air-Flow Options
When you’re building a performance engine, there are many, many variables you must take into consideration when determining which processes and components are appropriate. Which piston, which type of oil system, which power adders are needed – all of these questions must be answered before you get the results you want. One question you shouldn’t have to answer, however, is ….
Bendix Offers Tips for Rotor Resurfacing
Many people like to blame the friction material when a brake job goes awry, but when a rotor with a rough surface is installed during a new brake job, it will likely result in increased pedal effort, poor stopping performance and increased stopping distances until the friction stabilizes after several stops. So, here is a step-by-step guide on ….
Mini-Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Machine Saves Time on Various Grinding Applications
Dynabrade’s Mini-Dynafile II is a lightweight air-powered abrasive belt machine for grinding, blending and deburring in normally inaccessible areas. Running at 25,000 RPM, the Mini-Dynafile II utilizes 1/8" to 1/2" wide x 12" long abrasive belts. The tool accepts coated and abrasive impregnated non-woven nylon belts.