Engine Rebuilders Council to Co-host New Reman Section at AAPEX
The Engine Rebuilders Council (ERC), along with the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA), will co-host the 8,000-square-foot Remanufacturing Section at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Oct. 30 – Nov.1. This new section will be centrally located on the main show floor and will focus on the economic, environmental and product performance benefits
BIG R Show to Feature New Technologies for Salvaging Cores Seminar
Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) President Bill Gager announced that aseminar on “New Technologies for Salvaging Cores That Will Increase Profits” will be presented on Oct. 28, 2012 at the International BIG R Show. Gary Reed, CEO of Lock-N-Stitch, Inc. will present step-by-step procedures for metal stitching cracks in cast aluminum and cast iron parts.
MAHLE Clevite Second Annual Champion Technician Contest to Reward Talented Engine Specialist
MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently announced the second annual MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician Contest, a contest designed to honor the skills and experience of engine technicians and specialists nationwide. Through a short essay submission, a winner will be determined and receive a VIP trip to the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week in Las Vegas,
Ohio Technical College Partners with Jasper Engines & Transmissions
Through the partnership, JASPER will provide engines, transmissions and differentials along with manufacturing, marketing and sponsor support to OTC. Students will train on the company’s products during a six-week course held in the new Jasper Engines and Transmissions Training Center Lab building. “We are excited to have JASPER as the official automotive engine and transmissions
Supplier Strategies for Web Success
“Virtual education” is one of the hottest trends out there in the educational community, thank to the ability to provide real-time communication between teachers and students. Many public schools allow students to bring smart phones, tablets and laptops to class to facilitate the transfer of information and enrich the learning experience. If you think about
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund Announces 2012 Awards
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded $145,000 to 84 individuals. The awards include 69 scholarships presented to current students, and 15 loan-forgiveness awards presented to employees of a SEMA-member company. Scholarships are available to students pursuing careers in a variety of fields, including accounting, engineering, race-car driver/crew, administration, information technology, sales/marketing, advertising, manufacturing,
APRA Technical Website Soon to Surpass 110,000 Bulletins
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) recently announced that after adding 2,459 new bulletins, the association has now surpassed108,233 technical bulletins on www.AutoBulletins.com, a website designed specifically for professional technicians diagnosing vehicle problems. “Using AutoBulletins.com gives the automotive and light-duty technician the ability to look-up Original Equipment Service (OEM) bulletins for almost any car
Sunnen Receives Global Pioneer Award for International Trade Initiative
Sunnen Products Company has received the 2012 Global Pioneer Award from the St. Louis Regional International Partnership (SLRIP). The award is given annually to a St. Louis-based company that demonstrates an exemplary understanding of, and commitment to, innovation for global expansion. Matthew Sunnen Kreider, president of Sunnen Products, accepted the award at the 4th annual
iATN Waveform Library Exceeds 30,000 Files
The International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN) Waveform & File Library recently exceeded 30,000 vehicle-specific files, all uploaded by iATN members based on their real-world automotive repair experiences. Library files are searchable by file type, model year, make, systems, engine size, related components, vehicle condition and keywords, and often include technical information from the linked TechHelp
Cooling System Confusion Can Lead to Contentious Comebacks
They may or may not have had some type of formalized education – yet, they may be well versed and very savvy but have not had the infield experience as of yet. They are not necessarily young, just new to the world of engines. For them (and even for the veterans), let me give you
GAAS 2012: Economy Continues to Expand, But Slowly
ByaftermarketNews staff CHICAGO – Relative to what he presented last year at GAAS 2011,William Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor, Federal Reserve Bank ofChicago, says he believes the economy has continued to expand, but not by much. "We’re lookingat an economy that will continue to grow, slightly on trend or a little betterthan
Wilson Manifolds Hires EFI, Nitrous Specialist John Rollins
Having exposure in both sales and in building race and street-strip vehicles, John Rollins has tuned and campaigned winning cars from X275 classes to Fun Ford weekend events. Rollins, a Fort Lauderdale, FL native said, “Wilson Manifolds has such a great brand and a strong reputation among engine builders and race teams. I’m delighted to
How Do You Reuse Cummins ISX and QSX Connecting Rods?
There are two types of ISX & QSX connecting rods; “Drilled” and “Non-Drilled”. A drilledconnecting rod has an oil passage drilled up through the shank of the rod to supply lubrication tothe connection at the piston pin. A drilled rod can be used with either two piece articulated orone piece steel pistons. There is no
MAHLE Clevite Kicks Off All-Star Sweepstakes; Prize Includes VIP?Trip
The randomly selected grand prize winner will receive a VIP trip the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race in Charlotte, NC this May. “MAHLE Clevite wanted to acknowledge the dedication and talent of the thousands of engine specialists and builders as well as automotive technicians throughout the country,” said Ted Hughes, Manager – Marketing
Rear Main Oil Seal Installation Tool Caution for Suzuki Engines
Affected Model/Engine: 1996-1998 Sidekick Sport 1.8L; 1999-2003 Vitara (SQ420), Grand Vitara (SQ625), XL-7 (JA627); and 2002-2003 Aerio (RH420) engines. CONDITION: Repeat Rear Main Oil Seal Replacement. CAUSE: The proper installation tools are not used to install seal. CORRECTION: Use the recommended oil seal guide and installer as referenced in the applicable service manual. (See illustration)
iATN Introduces Two New Public-Facing Websites
The Auto Repair Shop Finder, accessible from the “For Vehicle Owners” tab on the main iATN public website, features a geo-locator that can use a user’s physical location to find the nearest iATN member business, or consumers can input an address, city or zip code to easily locate a facility. “The main public site is
Toyota V8 UZ Engine Timing Belt Issues
When I first started researching this article, I called and stopped by several shops that do work on Toyota vehicles. I asked if any of them had any V8 models coming in for timing belts so I could get some pictures of the process. Either a blank stare, or a question like: “What Toyota V8?”
Toyota V8?UZ Engine Timing Belt Issues
I asked if any of them had any V8 models coming in for timing belts so I could get some pictures of the process. Either a blank stare, or a question like: “What Toyota V8?” was the general response. The idea that there was a Toyota V8 needing a timing belt replacement seems to be
Babcox Media Acquires Automotive Video Inc.
AVI’s broad range of educational products for technicians and video production capabilities adds to Babcox Media’s portfolio of media properties and marketing services and will enable the company to extend its reach farther throughout the automotive aftermarket, tire, performance, collision, commercial trucking, engine building and powersports markets. Automotive Video Inc., based in Fort Myers, Fla.,
Cummins to Expand Test Facilities
The Cummins Technical Center will be capable of running a variety of engines and testing a wide range of fuels. Plans call for hiring 31 new engineers, mechanical technicians and electrical technicians immediatelywith more potential hires in the future, the company says. “The expansion nearly doubles capacity at this site with state-of-the-art facilities to