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8/26/2008
Engine Builders: BMW Machining Limits
The machining limits given in BMW’s Technical Data listings have been misinterpreted in some instances, resulting in replacement of parts that are still serviceable or replacement of parts du...
8/26/2008
Pointers for Servicing Leaky Gaskets
This information should be considered by engine builders delivering a rebuilt cylinder head to a DIY/retail customer or an installing garage that has had the head rebuilt.
8/26/2008
Uncovering the Cause of a Burned Piston
Question: My engine burned a piston. What does that mean and why did it happen?
Answer:
It means the piston failed due to excessive heat in the combustion
chamber. A burned piston will typi...
8/15/2008
Shop Solutions: August 2008
Top 10 Machine Shop Business Tips
We recently held a series of 8 focus meetings in the Midwest.
8/12/2008
Manufacturer Tech Tip: How Do You Clean Your Aluminum Intake Manifold?
Edelbrock intake manifolds are manufactured from a sand cast process utilizing 808 aluminum alloy and have an as-cast wheel-a-brat
7/29/2008
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Noise on 1990-93 Mazda 1.6L DOHC
There have been complaints of noise at the top of some 1990-’93 Mazda 1.6L DOHC engines that occur several times faster than crankshaft
7/28/2008
Avoid Over-Filling Oil in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Engines
Incorrect
oil levels are being found in many 2002-2003 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury
vehicles. In most cases, the level is bei
7/16/2008
Shop Solutions: July 2008
Timing Chain Tensioner Installation Caution: 1996-’06 GM 2.4L
This tensioner consists of a housing and a piston. The piston has a secondary piston or plunger contained in it and must be...
7/15/2008
Revised Cylinder Head Gasket and Head Bolts for 1983-92 Ford 2.3L OHC
Oil leaks and broken cylinder head bolts may occur if the head bolts are not properly tightened. The newest level of cylinder hea
7/15/2008
Surface Conditioning Disc Caution
When cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces, and/or cleaning engine components which are to be reused; surface conditioning disc
7/1/2008
1997-2008 Ford 3.8L, 3.9L and 4.2L Spark Knock Under Light Load and Acceleration
Some vehicles equipped with 3.8L, 3.9L or 4.2L Ford engines with Split Port Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) may exhibit spark knock under
7/1/2008
2004-2007 GM Passenger Car and Trucks with Close-Coupled Catalytic Converters
Certain 2004-2007 General Motors vehicles may be equipped with a new style of catalytic converter, technically known as the close-co
7/1/2008
Updated Torque Specs for 1999-2003 GEN III Vortec Engines
A new exhaust manifold bolt and torque specification was introduced to the GM GEN III Vortec small block V8 engine beginning with t
6/17/2008
1994-2005 GM Northstar 4.6L Engine Head Bolt Thread Repairs
When disassembling the GM Northstar 4.6L engine, all head bolt threads should be thoroughly inspected as they are removed. If there is any section of the aluminum block thread left on the bolt, that...
6/16/2008
Chrysler 3.7L Throttle Body 'Whistle-Like Sounds'
Whistling sounds have been reported coming from some 2007 Chrysler 3.7L engines. The intake-to-throttle-body joint may be the ca
6/12/2008
History-Making Times and Technologies
Election years are always an interesting time and this year is certainly no exception. Some decisions we have a choice about, others we don’t.
6/11/2008
Shop Solutions: June 2008
Features: How To Handle Engine Diagnostic Nightmares; Removing Cylinder Head Alignment Dowels; The Importance of Cleaning Crankshafts; Removing Crankshaft Pilot Bearings Revisited
6/3/2008
Diesel Rod Reconditioning
One
key operation in rebuilding an engine is to recondition the connecting
rods. Bec
6/3/2008
Installing Deutz Diesel Liners
Many people sweat Deutz diesel liners simply because the Deutz 912 series diesel is an air-cooled German engine and everyone knows German air-cooled engines such as Porsche and VW are not exactly jo...
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