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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. 2/3/2010 New Thread Repair Kit Available For Damaged GM Engine Block Bolt Holes Repair kit available for 1993-’99 GM 4.0L and 4.6L engines. 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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