Federal-Mogul to Help Consumers
Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) will help consumers learn how to increase the reliability and extend the service life of their vehicles through its “Drive Smart Summer Service” campaign, running July 1 through August 31, 2009. Throughout the program period, consumers who purchase any of the following Federal-Mogul branded products – ANCO® wiper blades, Carter® fuel
R2C Performance To Reward Deery Series Winners
New IMCA sponsor R2C Performance Products has signed on to give contingency awards at each event in the Deery Brothers Summer Series, as well as at the conclusion of the 23rd annual tour for Late Models. Feature winners will receive $100 in cash if they raced with an R2C-manufactured 14-inch Round High Performance Competition Series
Jasper Unveils New Corporate Website
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has unveiled its new and improved corporate Web site, www.jasperengines.com. The site features a fresh new look and feel with cutting-edgetechnology. Newly-designed flash content and streaming video add depthand entertainment to provide the user with information in order to makean informative decision about Jasper products. Newly released corporatevideos are available for
Revised Steel Cylinder Head Gasket for Volvo D20, D24 Engines
The new gasket is made of steei and uses the existing part number. The new steel gasket can be identified by the number of holes – one, two or three – as shown with arrows in the illustrations. The holes indicate the thickness of the gasket Height of the piston above the surface of the
Cash for Clunkers: A Mixture of Promise and Pitfalls
By Matt Scruggs, Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan’s Automotive Practice The Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act, otherwise known as "Cash for Clunkers," is expected to be signed into law, after being voted in by the House and Senate earlier this month. While programs of this sort have been successful in Europe, boosting new
Melling Engine Parts Hires Fluid Systems Design Specialist Marc Goulet
MellingTool Co. has announced the addition of Marc Goulet as a designspecialist – fluid systems. Goulet brings extensive fluid pump designknowledge to the company, spanning a broad spectrum of market segmentsincluding automotive, heavy duty, industrial, high-performance andracing. Goulet worked for Nichols-Portland for 38 years prior tojoining Melling. "His ability to design efficient pumping products, devise creativesolutions
APRA Launches ‘In It to Win It’ Campaign
TheAutomotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has launched acampaign to promote the 2009 International BIG R Show to potentialexhibitors and attendees. The 2009 International Big R Show will takeplace Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 in Las Vegas. The BIG R Show will be co-located at The Riviera Hotel & Casinowith ATRA’s Powertrain Expo. Both shows take
Valvoline Offers Drivers 300,000-Mile Engine Guarantee
Valvoline has unveiled what it calls an "unprecedented" offer to motorists. Drivers who register their vehicles at valvoline.com and use Valvoline motor oil regularly will be given a guarantee of 300,000 miles on their engine. “We’re putting our money where our mouth is,” said Sam Mitchell,president, Ashland Consumer Markets (Valvoline). “We want to keeppeople on
New Pig and NASCAR Agree On Official Partnership
NewPig and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR)have announced an exclusive agreement making New Pig the officiallylicensed Heavy Duty Wipers and Sorbents of NASCAR. As an exclusiveautomotive partner under the NASCAR Performance brand, New Pig willutilize NASCAR marks and marketing programs, at track, in-store and inrelated media. In addition to the
Savannah, GA to Host 64th Annual PERA Conference
Since 1733, Savannah, GA, has been welcoming visitors with genuine Southern hospitality. This fall, the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association will join Bagger Vance, Max Cady and Forrest Gump as visitors to this beautiful city for the 64th Annual PERA Fall Conference, September 24-26. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah on the
Snap-on Becomes Sponsor of NHRA
Snap-on, the premier-tool company in the world, will become a sponsor of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), the premier drag racing series in the United States. “Our customers have really enjoyed and benefitted from the great relationship we have with our Snap-on NHRA drivers so it is just natural that we get more involved
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: June 2009
One More Head Gasket Tip In addition to the past two articles discussing head gasket failures, other head gasket failures can be caused by installation mistakes. Head bolts can stretch out. Many manufacturers recommend the head bolts be changed each time they are removed. Another common mistake is not cleaning the bolt and hole threads.