Innovative Products of America’s Palm Ratchets Help Technicians Reach Cramped Areas
These smooth-action Palm Ratchets from Innovative Products of America help the tech speed through loosening and tightening of nuts and bolts. Faster than a ratcheting wrench, the palm ratchet can access "cramped" areas where there is not enough room to swing a wrench. Save valuable time and ….
Introducing the Mac Tools Exclusive 8-Piece Tamperproof 5-Pt Torx Driver Set
Mac Tools introduces the exclusive 8-piece Tamperproof Torx Driver Set – SDBM85PT. Including the most popular sizes, this 5-pt. set has blades made from Chrome Vanadium steel (CrV). The shafts are chrome plated with black oxide tips and feature black oxide finished hex bolsters on each blade for easy identification ….
Transmission Service and Clutch Replacement Essentials
You’ve probably all heard of the 15-minute clutch replacement time for a classic Volkswagen Beetle. The “fact” that you could pull the engine, change the clutch parts and reinstall everything with just a penknife and screwdriver and do that on the side of the road. Then there are the tall tales of pulling the engine
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Nissan: Head Gasket Replacement Procedures
With the reliability that late-model cars and especially their engines enjoy, we don’t find ourselves doing too much heavy engine work anymore. Many of us miss the feeling of accomplishment we’d get when completing an in-house engine rebuild. I know I always enjoyed the moment when the fresh engine would light right off and run
Tech Tip: Chrysler Vehicles May Display Muffled Rattle Sound Coming from the Suspension
A Chrysler vehicle may exhibit a muffled rattle sound which may be heard during low speed driving on road surfaces with minor fluctuations (such as a parking lot) and may also occur during turning maneuvers. If the vehicle exhibits this symptom/condition, perform the repair procedure detailed in this Tech Tip ….
SP Tools Offers VW/Audi Timing Belt Pulley Holder
SP Tools’ crank pulley holding tool (67600) has been developed to aid in the removal and installation of the crank bolt on VW and Audi four cylinder engines. These crank pulleys need a special tool to hold the pulley stationary for the crank bolt to be removed and reinstalled to the ….
News: Matco Tools Expo
A record number of Matco Tools distributors, 90,000 sq. ft. of expo space, 110 suppliers and 170 new products with more than 65 New & Exclusives — that was just the beginning of the 2007 Matco Tools Expo. The annual event was held Feb. 24-27 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, FL. While
Tech Tip: Super Duty is a Super Headache
One of our technicians was having trouble replacing the spark plugs on a 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Even though he followed the updated service procedure, a couple of the plugs separated upon removal. Some 2004-2005 F-150 and 2005 F-Super Duty, Expedition, and Navigator vehicles with a 5.4L 3-valve engine may experience difficulty with spark plug removal which may cause damage to the spark plug and leave ….
News: Mac Tools Celebrates 70 Years of Heritage at the 2008 Tool Fair
Orlando, FL — From its conception in 1938 to today, Mac Tools has remained unchanged in its philosophy of providing excellent quality and service, at a fair value. This year, Mac Tools is celebrating 70 years of heritage in quality tool manufacturing and distribution, kicking off the celebration with its annual Tool Fair event. Held