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Q:I’ve noticed the main bearing bores on some Cat diesels seem to be bigger than others. Can they still be...
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Q:I’ve noticed the main bearing bores on some Cat diesels seem to be bigger than others. Can they still be...
Q: We’ve had complaints of recurring oil leaks around the cylinder head on some Cummins diesel engines. Any suggestions? A:...
Approximately how much can you grind off a crankshaft on a DDC diesel engine? The AERA Technical Committee offers the...
Is it okay to reuse connecting rod bolts on some late model GM engines? The AERA Technical Committee offers the...
Q: We’ve had complaints of oil leaking from the rear cover area on some late model GM engines. Any ideas?...
The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding a cylinder head bolt caution and installation for 2001-2002 Kia 1.5L...
Can you tell me if there is an updated exhaust manifold torque specification for GEN III engines? The AERA Technical...
What is the proper main bearing installation procedure for Chrysler Hemi engines? The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information...
Q. While working on a 2004 Mitsubishi 2.4L G69M engine, I got confused about the correct valve lash specs. Can...
The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding a cylinder boring caution for 1999-2006 GM 6.0L VIN U engines....
We’ve had customer complaints about recurring MILs (malfunctioning indicator light) on some Chrysler 3.2 and 3.5L engines. Any idea what’s...
Q: Are the cracked exhaust seats in the Cummins 5.9L diesel engine found in the Ram pickup a cause for...
We’ve experienced broken head bolts on some late model GM engines. Any solutions? The AERA Technical Committee offers the following...
The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding cylinder block deck cracks on Caterpillar 3208 engines. This information provided...
Q: I’ve had difficulty getting the main bearing clearances correct on some Ford 2.5L engines. Do you know of any...
Q: I have experienced problems with blowing oil filter seals off some 4.2L Ford engines. Any solutions? A: The AERA...
I’ve noticed the crankshaft pulley on some Mazda engines don’t have keys. What is the proper installation procedure? The AERA...
I’ve had complaints of broken exhaust manifold bolts on some 5.4L Ford engines. Is there an upgrade available? The AERA...
The AERA Technical Committee says the following information should be considered any time a cylinder head is installed on 2001-2005...
Bedplate removal and replacement procedures for 2003-’06 Chrysler /Jeep 3.7L V6 VIN K engines are very detailed so follow carefully...
