Snap-on Non-Marring Pry Tool Allows Service Technicians Access to Tight Spots
Snap-on’s new five-piece non-marring pry tool set (PBN500) will be a must-get for service technicians once they see how many different jobs it can perform in the shop while greatly reducing the possibility of damaging work surfaces ….
Tech Tip: Pointers for Servicing Leaky Gaskets
When replacing leaky gaskets on an engine, do I just scrape or peel off the old gaskets, or do I have to do something else? Removing gaskets used to be a fairly simple procedure. Most engines used to have cast iron blocks and heads, with iron manifolds and stamped steel covers. Iron castings could withstand a lot of abuse, so if the old gaskets were stuck in place, you could scrape them loose, or grind off the residue. You didn’t have to worry too much about ….
Tech Feature: Servicing Brake Rotors
For most import repair shops, brake pedal pulsation or brake vibration is one of the most frequent brake performance complaints coming through the door. If a customer complains of pedal pulsation or steering wheel shimmy when the brakes are applied, the most common assumption is that heat, wear, corrosion or mechanical stress is causing a variation in braking torque to occur that’s directly proportionate to wheel speed. ….
Diagnostic Solutions: Servicing Brake Rotors
Providing A Remedy For Pedal Pulsation Through A Methodical Diagnostic Approach For most import repair shops, brake pedal pulsation or brake vibration is one of the most frequent brake performance complaints coming through the door. If a customer complains of pedal pulsation or steering wheel shimmy when the brakes are applied, the most common assumption
Tech Tip: Debris Caught Between Leaf Springs May Result in Noise
During normal operation, certain vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise that can be traced to the rear leaf springs. While this noise is an operating characteristic of leaf springs, the frequency and severity of this noise will be affected by the roads on which the vehicle is driven. The noise may be due to debris getting between the leaf springs. To correct this condition, lubricate the ….
Tech Tip: Locating the Source of an Engine Leak
Nothing upsets pernickety homeowners more than driveway stains caused by oil leaking from the vehicles of visiting friends and family. However, many of the vehicles that suffer oil leaks can be cured. It just takes a bit of detective work to locate the leak source and some labor time to make the repair. In essence, those technicians who take on leaking engine work aren’t only providing environmental repairs to the vehicle, they’re repairing relationships among family members and ….
Tech Tip: Mustang Burning Smell is a ‘Head’ Ache
Marty dropped off his 2002 Mustang GT saying there was a burning smell inside the car. He also noticed a wisp of smoke from the passenger side when parked in his garage. After some investigation with leak detection dye and a black light, I called Marty with the bad news.
The Mac Tools Racing Cart and Tool Set is Now Available
Mac Tools introduces the Mac Tools Racing Cart and 190 Piece Mechanic’s Tool Set – MACRACE-SETCART. This special edition racing cart (38"H x 30"W x 16"D) and mechanic’s tool set, come together to offer the most popular tools in the most popular sizes, all inside a premium Mac Tools storage space.
Mayhew Tools Dominator Pry Bars are Built for Big Jobs in Tight Places
Mayhew Tools offers the Dominator Pry Bars in 48" and 58" curved bars (EDP#s 40160 and 40162) and 36" and 42" straight bars (EDP#s 40128 and 40129). Mayhew also offers other Dominator tools such as a Heavy-Duty Pry Bar Set, a four-piece Hook and Pick Set, a four-piece Carbon Scraper Set and more.
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Squeaking Leaf Springs on Silverados
During normal operation, certain vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise that can be traced to the rear leaf springs. While this noise is an operating characteristic of leaf springs, the frequency and severity of this noise will be affected by the roads on which the vehicle is driven. The noise may be due to debris getting between the leaf springs.