ACDelco To Introduce GM OE TECHMs At AAPEX Show
ACDelco will introduce GM Original Equipment Transmission Hydraulic Control Modules (TECHMs), found in all GM six-speed automatic transmissions, at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Nov. 5-7 in Las Vegas.
The Gates Corp. Releases New Aftermarket Parts
The Gates Corp. recently announced the addition of 128 new part numbers covering late-model vehicles to its product lineup. The product release also includes the new PolarSeal II Clamp Assortment and PolarSeal II Male Flareless Assemblies for A/C repair and the DriveAlign HD Tensioner for DD Series Engines.
Diagnosing Engine Noise Under The Hood Of A Ford F-150
This article is about diagnosing a mysterious engine noise in a 1989 Ford F-150 pickup equipped with the venerable 5.0L or 302 cubic-inch V8 engine. It’s not often that I’m called upon to diagnose internal engine problems and, in this case, I wasn’t called as much as I volunteered. I taught heavy-duty line mechanics during the early 1970s and worked heavy line during my time as a dealership auto mechanic. When I opened my shop in 1977, I did internal engine repairs for more than 10 years. So diagnosing odd engine noises is a process that I’ve generally mastered on most applications.
Gates Introduces New Automotive Accessory Belt Drive System Display
The Automotive Aftermarket division of Gates Corp. has introduced a new interactive Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS) display and sales support materials.
Diagnosing Murphy’s Law Under the Hood of a Ford F-150
Most of us working in the automotive service trades are very familiar with Murphy’s Law and how it affects our shop’s cost of doing business. Murphy’s Law says, “Everything that can go wrong usually will go wrong.” Gary Goms investigates a mysterious engine noise in a 1989 Ford F-150 pickup equipped with the venerable 5.0L or 302 cubic-inch V8 engine.
Underhood Detectors: And the Answer is …
Being a professional technician is a bit like being a detective every day, says Mike DuBois. You are presented with “evidence” and expected to solve the crime. Sometimes the clues are obvious and other times all you have to work with is a dead body.
OTC Introduces New Automotive Inspection Camera
OTC, an SPX Brand, recently released its new Automotive Inspection Camera (P/N 3880X), a portable, handheld video scope that features the latest in remote video technology.
Tech Feature: Cylinder Sleeve Installation Procedures
Cylinder sleeves are nothing new, but materials and installation procedures have changed in recent years so it’s important to be up to speed on the latest techniques.
Tech Feature: Sizing Up the Valve Guide
The valve guide is designed to support the valve during operation as well as transfer heat for cooling. OK, we all know that part, but when the guides become worn they will increase oil consumption and lose their ability to transfer heat and that’s when we need to replace and resize the valve guide.
OilCheckUp’s On-the-Spot Fluid Analysis
OilCheckUp offers instant oil analysis test kits for engine oil, transmission, brake, steering, differential, transfer case, hydraulic fluids and other oil-based fluids. Before- and after-service comparisons to new oil sample test results provide visual and comparative diagnostics for oil cleanliness, additive depletion, glycol or fuel dilutions. OilCheckUp and Tester Kits provide high-quality chromatographic filtration test