SP Tools Offers Toyota and Lexus Front Axle Lock Nut Remover Kit
The #65400 Toyota and Lexus Front Axle Lock Nut Remover Kit is now available from SP Tools. Failing to unlock the detent portion of the axle nut prior to removing the nut often results in damaging the axle beyond repair.
Steck Manufacturing Introduces New Tie Rod Pliers
Steck Manufacturing Company has released another winning tool, the Tie Rod Pliers (P/N 71465), which provides tow truck drivers and technicians with the ability to temporarily steer, load and secure a vehicle with an outer tie rod ball and socket separation failure on their roll back wreckers as well as to lot steer to the repair bay.
NAPA CHASSIS Now Offers Hard-to-Find O.E. Replacement Cam Guide Pins
NAPA CHASSIS has announced it is first-to-market with OE replacement cam guide pins that meet a variety of vehicle applications. Proper alignment is critical for any vehicle and, in some cases, can hinge on the performance and durability of a very small piece of equipment. For instance, a vehicle’s cam guide pins.
Grey Pneumatic Introduces New 1/4-Inch Drive Set
Exclusive from Grey Pneumatic is a new 1/4-Inch Drive Set (Set No. 9748) of six point impact sockets. Like four sets in one, this complete set includes fractional sizes 3/16" to 9/16", as well as Metric sizes 4mm to 15mm, in both standard and deep length.
LINK Tools Introduces The Locker – A Double Revolution in Ratchets
LINK Tools has introduced The Locker, a new half-inch ratchet wrench that has the capability to dramatically increase the speed and safety of all conventional ratchets and tool sets. The capability results from two fundamental and revolutionary changes in ratchet wrenches introduced for the first time in The Locker.
Timing Belt Replacement: Tried and True Repair Method Works Every Time
and below the intake manifold. When this unit fails, it tends to look like the head gaskets are blown. The oil mixes with the coolant and so on, leading to catastrophic engine bearing failure. Saab recommends flushing the cooling system with Shout, a cleaning agent found in many stores. Saab also recommends changing the timing
Diagnostic Oddities
This article is dedicated to some Ford specific issues that, after being brought to light, can save your shop thousands of dollars in wasted time and liability. There may be some other makes out there with some similar designs and quirks, but the only technical references will be for Ford vehicles. By Glen Beanard Giddy
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Present a New Service Opportunity
Changing technology always brings with it a need for new tools, and today’s new Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are no exception. In 2000, Congress passed legislation called the TREAD (Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation) Act in response to tire failures that were causing SUV rollovers. Many of these tire failures were blamed on
Mechanics Time Savers’ Magna-Rail Keeps Tools Close at Hand
The Magna-Rail from Mechanics Time Savers comes with a flexible magnetic strip on the back to allow mounting on any metal surface or without the magnetic strip on the back if desired.
Tech Tip: Kia Sephia Start Motor Fails to Engage/Blows Fuse
Some 1998 Sephia models produced before May 7, 1998 (A/T equipped vehicles) or May 2, 1998 (M/T equipped vehicles) may intermittently experience a condition where the starter motor fails to engage and blows the 15-amp start fuse. This condition is usually worse when the outside air temperature is high.