Engine Gasket Guide: Pairing The Gasket With The Correct Sealant And Surface
There are endless combinations of engines, applications and gaskets on the market. Here is a quick guide on how to match gaskets with the correct sealants and surface treatments.
1958 Forward Control FC-170 Jeep – Ride Of The Week
The Forward Control Jeep FC-150 and FC-170 models were trucks produced first by Willys and then later by Kaiser Jeep from 1956 to 1965.
GM Tech Tip: Grease Or Sealant Visible On Electronic Power Steering Gear Is Not A Leak
On GM vehicles with electric power steering starting in 2009, you may see grease or sealant on certain locations of the steering gear
How Diesel Crankshafts And Rods Are Different From Their Gasoline Counterparts
There are even two sides of the mid-size diesel spectrum: on one side there is street performance and on the other there are all-out diesel race parts.
Ride Of The Week: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6 BN4 Roadster
Austin-Healey production started in 1953 with the 4-cylinder 100-4 model. In 1956, a new 6-cylinder model was introduced with revised bodywork that included two small rear jump seats for children.
Torque-To-Yield Suspension Components
What do some ball joints, tie rods and suspension components have in common with engines? The answer is torque-to-yield (TTY) fasteners.
Wheel Installation Is All In The RIST
To correctly install wheels, follow this easy-to-remember acronym Adapted from Sean Phillips’ article in Tire Review A lot of customers think that wheel installation is so easy that a monkey could do it, to which I like to respond by scratching my armpits and jumping up on the counter. Seriously though, wheel installation
MAF Sensor Installation Tips
A Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, also known as an “air meter,” measures the mass of air entering the engine air intake at any given time. When a MAF sensor is used in conjunction with an oxygen sensor, the engine’s air/fuel ratio can be controlled with great accuracy. The MAF sensor provides the ECU with predicted
Timing Belt Replacement Is An Opportune Time To Help Your Customer
For the technician, timing belt replacement can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive repair. For the consumer, this translates into a hefty repair bill for a service that may need to be performed more than once during the life of their vehicle. For the parts specialist, it presents an excellent opportunity to sell all the parts and supplies required to perform this often complicated repair.
Honda Insight Brake Job
The Insight has a conventional brake system. The master cylinder, booster and ABS system are regular production pieces and do not require special tools. It does not have the complexity of the Prius’ pedal stroke simulator.
