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3/5/2010
Cylinder Head Oil Gallery Cup Plug Service for Chrysler 2.7L Engine
This bulletin provides service information for 1998-2002 Chrysler 2.7L engine cylinder head oil gallery cup plugs.
3/5/2010
Eliminating The Low Oil Pressure Gremlin
This solution has been the most effective in solving a problem that seems to creep up for every engine builder everywhere.
3/4/2010
Revised Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Specification and Tightening Sequence for 1994-2002 GM 3.1L and 3.4L Engines
This bulletin is to clarify the cylinder head bolt torque and tightening sequence for 1994-2002 GM 3.1L and 3.4L engines.
2/25/2010
Manganese Phosphate Coating on Compression Rings
The visual appearance of a compression ring is a matte black color characteristic of the coating used to protect the cast iron.
2/25/2010
Carbon Knock Noise On Acceleration for Ford Vehicles with 4.0L Engines
Affects Ford Aerostar, Explorer and Ranger applications from 1990 to 2000 with 4.0L OHV engines.
2/23/2010
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: February 2010
Shop Solutions published in each issue of Engine Builder Magazine are awarded a $100 Visa Gift Card. Winners will be chosen by the staff of Engine Builder Magazine and the Engine Pro Technical Committ...
2/18/2010
Toyota Front Timing Cover Oil Leak
Oil leaks have been reported on some 2003-2007 Toyota 4Runners with 1GR-FE engine.
2/18/2010
Crankshaft Replacement Caution for GM 2.8L, 3.6L Engines
The keyway may be different from the original when installing an engine or replacing a crankshaft in vehicles with remanufactured engines.
2/18/2010
Turbocharging for Efficiency
The following tech tip is from Engine Builder’s online forum The Combustion Chamber.
2/11/2010
Acura Integra Engine Extended Crank Time
There have been complaints that some Acura Integra (1986-1989) with 1.5L and 1.6L engines require extended cranking time to start after it has been shut off for 30 minutes or more.
2/11/2010
Valve Seat Installation Tips
Interference fit is one of the main concerns when installing valve seats. You want the seat to fit tightly so it doesn’t fall out, even if the engine overheats. But you don’t want it so tight that th...
2/11/2010
Finding Common Ground for Measurement Disagreement
When we think about making a simple measurement, such as an outside diameter, many methods can be used. These would include calipers, micrometers, mechanical snap gages, air snaps, CMMs, and special f...
2/3/2010
Camshaft Sprocket Service for 1994 Chrysler 2.0L DOHC Engines
Engine damage may result from incorrect installation of either camshaft sprocket after an engine repair.
2/3/2010
GM Cylinder Head Tightening Specification Clarification
This bulletin was issued to clarify GM 4.0L and 4.6L cylinder head tightening specifications found in previously published service manuals.
1/28/2010
Revised Front Cover Crankshaft Oil Seal for GM 2.2L Ecotec Engines
Oil Leak from Engine Front Cover Crankshaft Oil Seal During Extremely Cold Weather (Replace Crankshaft Front Oil Seal)
1/26/2010
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: January 2010
Shop Solutions published in each issue of Engine Builder Magazine are awarded a $100 Visa Gift Card. Winners will be chosen by the staff of Engine Builder Magazine and the Engine Pro Technical Committ...
1/25/2010
Variable Valve Timing Can Help Save V8s, Environment
I continue to marvel at the engineering tenacity of those who refuse to accept the “foregone conclusion” that the internal combustion engine will fall to the same fate of the dinosaur and that one day...
1/21/2010
Camshaft and Lash Adjuster Design Change for Ford 5.4L-3V Engine
The 5.4L 3-valve engine lash adjuster and camshaft design has been modified for the 2005 model year (MY).
1/21/2010
Cleaning Injectors on ’90 - ’06 Toyota & Scion Engines with Port Electronic Fuel Injection
Due to fuel quality concerns, some Toyota and Scion vehicles with Port Electronic Fuel Injection may experience clogged or blocked fuel injectors. The following procedure has been developed to clean t...
1/20/2010
Checking Fuel Pressure
Fuel pressure can be checked by attaching a gauge to the Schrader valve fitting on the fuel injector rail, or by teeing the gauge into the fuel supply line if the fuel system lacks a test fitting.
1/14/2010
GM Engine Oil Leak at Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal
Some customers may comment on external oil leakage.
1/13/2010
Crank No Start Rough Idle or Misfire when Cold due to Compression Loss
Crank no start when cold condition may affect some customers with GM engines.
1/13/2010
How to Properly Care for Your Carbide Cutting Tools
Carbides are more brittle than high speed steel, so it is very important that they be used with care. There are three things to remember when using carbide cutting tools:
1. Avoid ma...
12/23/2009
1994-1995 Accord 2.2L L4 Engine Main and Rod Bearing Codes
There's been some confusion over how to read the bearing codes on Ohio-produced '94-95 Accord L4 engines.
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