Eastern Manufacturing Expands Overall HQ and Manufacturing Facility with New State-of-the-Art Finished Goods and Distribution Center
Eastern Manufacturing (EMI), a manufacturer of catalytic converters and related components, has just added a new 103,000-sq.-ft. facility that will be transformed into a state-of-the-art finished goods inventory and shipping center. Combined with the current building and near by R&D facilities, this new purchase dramatically increases Eastern Manufacturing’s overall physical size to well over 253,000 sq. ft.
Custom Exhaust Fabrication: Bends, Bungs and Mufflers
Custom exhaust work is one of the first modifications an owner may perform. It can help the car or truck breath better and make more power. But, often some vehicles do not have a performance system available because the vehicle is to new, rare or the owner wants something special.
Exhaust System Welding & Fabrication
Even as direct-fit exhaust systems are dominating the replacement exhaust market, there is still a need for exhaust fabrication that includes welding. Being able to weld exhaust system components is not about creating less-expensive alternatives for your customers. Being able to weld and fabricate components gives you the flexibility to provide your customer with the
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.
Getting Stoked to Service the 6.0L Power Stroke
If there were one engine that plagues the mid-size diesel world, you would have to say that it is the 6.0L Power Stroke. The 6.0L came into existence because the EPA demanded tighter emissions laws for diesel engines. Even though the 7.3L was branded as the reliable workhorse for Ford, it would never be able to pass the tighter emissions laws that were going to come into effect for 2004.
Gabriel ‘Own the Chrome’ Sales Event Starts March 1
Gabriel announces its “Own the Chrome” sales event offering consumers a mail-in rebate for up to $125 when they purchase four qualifying Gabriel branded ride control products between March 1 and April 30, 2012. The Gabriel “Own the Chrome” sales event also offers consumers the “Chrome-tastic” opportunity to win one of Gabriel’s Chrome gift cards worth up to $25,000.
Tenneco Emissions Control Workshop Brings Profitable Repair Strategies to Technicians
Tenneco’s popular Walker Emissions Control Diagnostics Workshop now features an even heavier emphasis on diagnostic emissions control strategies and diagnosing drivability repair issues. Tenneco has partnered with Automotive Training Group (ATG) to bring this unique training experience to professional technicians at more than 40 locations across North America during 2012.
Diagnostic Dilemmas: Going with the Flow
This month’s Diagnostic Dilemma is headlined by a loss of power complaint in a 2002 Toyota 4-Runner equipped with the 3.4L V6 engine and automatic transmission. The 4-Runner had a relatively smooth idle, but wouldn’t shift gears at wide-open throttle (WOT). Because I live high in the Colorado mountains, loss of power complaints are relatively common and, in most cases, can be confirmed by test-driving the vehicle up one of the mountainous inclines in my area.
DynoMax ‘Power Surge’ Promo Gives Enthusiasts a $75 Pre-Paid Debit Card for Exhaust Purchase
The DynoMax “Power Surge” promotion that offers enthusiasts a $75 mail-in rebate for the purchase of a qualifying cat-back system will be available this spring and summer at leading performance exhaust retailers nationwide.
Design Engineering, Inc. Introduces 2012 Catalog
Design Engineering, Inc. is the parent company for six innovative performance brands: DEI, Radiator Relief, SPA Turbo USA, Boom Mat, Ny-Trex and CryO2. Their new and expanded 56 page catalog introduces many new products and provides complete ordering information including part number, product description, sizes and color options.
Eastern Catalytic Launches New ECO Carb and Full Line Catalytic Converter Catalogs and Enhances Online Access
Eastern Catalytic has just released two new product catalogs – a 56-page ECO CARB Converter Catalog and a 362-page Full Line Catalog.
Tech Tip: Subaru DTC P0011 and Excess Smoke from Tail Pipe
Affected vehicles: 2004-’05 Forester XT 2.5L 2005 Legacy 2.5L, Turbo, EJ255 2005 Outback 2.5L, Turbo, Eng Cfg H4, EJ255 2006 Forester X L.L. Bean Edition 2.5L 2006 Impreza WRX Sti 2.5L 2006 Outback XT 2.5L Customer Concern: Trouble code P0011. Active Valve Control System (AVCS) B1 position over-advanced and excess smoke from tail pipe. Potential