Tech Tip: Squealing/Pinging Noises Coming from Volvo’s Exhaust System
When driving through puddles of water, slush or snow, the exhaust may cool down fast enough to change shape and touch the propeller shaft, causing a high-pitched squealing noise. This noise will be noticed by the driver for only a short time; once the exhaust temperature equalizes the noise will disappear. A telltale mark will be left on the ….
Tech Tip: Are You Unnecessarily Replacing Starters and Alternators?
How many starters and alternators are replaced unnecessarily every year because of misdiagnosis? Nobody knows for sure, but suppliers of both new and remanufactured rotating electrical parts tell us more than half of their warranty returns have "no fault found" when the parts are examined. Many of these returns are from DIYers who lack diagnostic know-how, but some are from professional technicians who apparently lack the ….
Repair Panels Three Times Faster with ARC PANEL BEATER
The ARC PANEL BEATER is a powerful, portable dent-pulling machine that can literally reduce panel repair time by two-thirds. The PANEL BEATER provides more than ….
Brake Caliper Diagnostics
The owner of a 2004 Malibu says that there is a squeaking noise coming from the right front wheel. A quick inspection shows that the master cylinder is low on fluid and the pads are down to the sensor. You tell the owner that she needs to have the brake pads replaced. She responds that
The Lowdown on Engine Sealing
With engines now lasting as long as 150,000-plus miles, there’s little doubt that gasket technology advances have played a significant part in the longevity and durability of today’s engines. Today’s engines must be robust enough to withstand a hostile environment for such a long life, and without leading to gasket failure. A gasket needs to
Fidanza Introduces Nissan 350Z and Infinity G35 and G37 Twin-Disc Clutches
Fidanza has expanded its new line of performance twin-disc clutches with applications for the Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35 and G37. Fidanza twin-disc clutches dispel the notion that creature comfort must be sacrificed for clamping force. They are engineered to tackle up to ….
Tech Tip: Diagnosing Cold Camry Steering Noise
In cold weather, your customers may complain of squeaking or moaning noise emanating from their 1997 – 1998 Camry steering racks while turning at very low speeds (2-3 mph). The repair involves replacing the steering rack housing bushing with an updated part.
New Victor Reinz MLS Head Gaskets for Ford Modular Engines Provide Tight, Flexible Combustion Seal
MAHLE Clevite has developed new multi-layer steel (MLS) head gaskets featuring advanced Wave-Stopper technology for Ford Modular engines. The MLS head gaskets have – surrounding the combustion chamber – four individual concentric waves, stamped from spring steel.
Carburetor Tuning Through the Years
The modern “square” design of Holley carburetors was popularly introduced during the late 1950s. Because this style of Holley carburetor featured a simple, modular design with interchangeable parts and a great degree of adjustability, it immediately found favor with performance enthusiasts. In this story, we’ll use the Holley 4150-series carburetors to illustrate how to select,
Tech Tip: Disc Brake Caliper Service
The repair or replacement of disc brake calipers has always been a controversial topic for most import shop owners and brake technicians. Some recommend replacing the brake calipers along with the brake pads, while others won’t replace the calipers unless they’re found to be defective. For many, routine caliper replacement is a cost issue and many shops deal with this issue by installing remanufactured calipers "loaded" with new brake pads.