2008 Machining & Engine Parts Tech Guide
April 2008 Special Supplement: Machining & Engine Parts Tech Guide Valves & Valve Seats Crankshafts & Engine Bearings Head & Block Decks and Gaskets Cylinder Bores & Piston Rings Sponsored By:
Revised Chrysler 2.4L Cylinder Head Bolt Re-torque Procedure
This information supersedes the previous technical bulletin, dated March 25, 2005. The previous bulletin should be removed from your files. This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine built between February 1, 2004 and April 5, 2005. Whenever re-torquing the cylinder head bolt(s), be sure to follow the torque sequence as outlined below.
Federal-Mogul to List Class A Common Stock on NASDAQ
Federal-Mogul Corp.’s ClassA Common Stock will be listed on the NASDAQ Global Market beginning onApril 23. Federal-Mogul will trade under the ticker symbol “FDML.” President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont and arepresentative group of employees are slated to commemorate the listingat the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York at the market opening on April
Congressman Introduces 20 Percent Remanufacturing Tax Credit Bill
On March 31st Congressman Phil English (R-PA) introduced the Remanufacturing Tax Credit bill (HR 5659) with 5 co-sponsors: · Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) · Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) · Rep. Pete Sessions (T-TX) · Rep. James Walsh (R-NY) · Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) encourages you and your employees to
O’Reilly Automotive CEO Greg Henslee Talks about the Recent Acquisition of CSK Auto
What made CSK an appealing acquisition for O’Reilly? What do you feel are CSK’s biggest assets? We have a history of successful acquisitions so we understand whattype of company makes the best fit for O’Reilly and how to integrateits people and processes into our company to make it stronger. Buildingupon the foundation of CSK’s strong
Three-Day AAPEX Starts Nov. 4 in Las Vegas
Dates for the 2008 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) are Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The event runs three days – similar to the AAPEX schedule for the past two years – and is again co-located with the SEMA Show. AAPEX features 2,000-plus
Photo of the Week: NASCAR Driver Kevin Harvick and the Cal Poly Prototype
Seven Cal Poly engineering students show off their fuel-efficient prototype vehicle to Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil car. The team, which built a vehicle that can travel up to 1,902.7 miles per gallon using conventional fuel, won the 2007 Shell Eco-marathon Americas challenge and will be back at this same track in
APRA
In a recent joint announcement, APRA’s European Director, Fernand Weiland, and APRA’s President, Bill Gager, stated that the European Exhibition scheduled for April 14, 2008 is sold out and a waiting list for booth space has been started. The event will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Warsaw, Poland and will be followed by
Racing News: Champ Car/IRL Deal Nears Finish
According to recent reports, the proposed merger between Champ Car and the Indy Racing League could become official as soon as Friday morning with a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. One of the sticking points of the 12-year split is conflicting races in Japan and Long Beach held the same weekend, April 18-20. The
MaxiForce to Host AERA Tech & Skills Regional Conference
MaxiForce, a Miami-based provider of replacement diesel engine parts, will host the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA) Tech & Skills Regional Conference at its Miami headquarters. The one-day conference will take place on Saturday, April 5. “This is an exciting announcement for us, in that we look forward to interacting with our valued partners, as
Kansas
Kenny Burns, machine shop manager for Harry’s Machine Works, Inc., Dodge City, KS, has won the 2007 MAHLE Clevite Machinist of the Year Award. Burns is an ASE Master Engine Machinist. He is ASE-certified as a cylinder head specialist, cylinder block specialist and engine assembly specialist, and is also a member of the Engine Rebuilders
Machining & Engine Parts Tech Guide
April 2007 Machining & Engine Parts Tech Guide Cylinder Bores & Piston Rings Valves & Valve Seats Crankshafts & Engine Bearings Head & Block Decks and Gaskets Sponsored By:
Coretalk: Performance Marine Industry Expo To Launch In Las Vegas
The theme of the show is “Experience the Power, the Passion and the Performance.” Consumers will be able to see boats in action at Lake Mead, performance test new boats and test boats they purchased at the show. Performance Marine Industry Expo is the result of ConvExx, producer of the internationally acclaimed SEMA show, teaming
Coretalk: Clevite Aftermarket Sale To Mahle Group Approved by Court
Nearly a year and a half after Dana Corporation announced plans to divest its engine parts operations, the deal is complete. The $98 million sale to the MAHLE Group of Germany has been approved by European Union (EU) regulators. EU commission officials said the purchase didn’t pose antitrust concerns, and Dana has said the sale
Tech Notes
Engine Builders: What does SAE 10W-30 actually mean? We all know to check the owner’s manual to find out which weight oil should be used in the engine of a vehicle, and also generally know to only use motor oils with American Petroleum Institute Certification, designated by the starburst displayed clearly on the container, in
Coretalk: Clements Racing Engines Receives First PBM Engine Builder Award
PBM’s Kevin Harrison made the presentation at the Speedway Club at Lowe’s Motor Speedway during the series’ 2006 Awards Banquet. Clements Racing Engines led the series with 10 victories on the season. Among the drivers visiting victory lane with Clements power under the hood were Ricky Weeks, Jack Pennington, Noel Tucker, Royce Bray, Ed Basey
Coretalk: MAHLE Group to Acquire Dana Corp’s Engine Hard Parts Business Units
The agreement includes the acquisition of all worldwide units of Dana’s engine hard parts business by MAHLE, including the Clevite aftermarket organization. In connection with the transaction, the parties will enter into ancillary agreements including an agreement granting MAHLE exclusive distribution rights to Dana’s retained Victor Reinz branded products in the independent aftermarket in the
Coretalk: National Crankshaft Co. Becomes Newest EPWI Branch Warehouse
NCC joins other EPWI warehouses located in Denver, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Dallas, Oakland, Oklahoma City, Houston, San Antonio, Portland (OR), Tacoma and Anchorage. “EPWI is making enhancements to the programs and product lines currently offered, as well as adding many new product lines” according to Paul Van Woensel, president of EPWI. “NCC’s customer support programs are
Coretalk: L&B Industries Relocates Manufacturing Operations To Egge Machine Company
“Incorporating L&B’s operations into our business richly enhances our ability to provide quality products and services for our customers,” said Egge’s president, Robert Egge. “L&B and Egge Machine – What a nostalgic combination!” explained Egge’s CEO, Ernie Silvers, “We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of quality pump rebuilding that
PERA’s Core Corner: It’s Time To Say Goodbye To An Old Friend
by Roy Berndt I have a La-Z-Boy recliner that I probably should have retired ten years ago. Yet even today, it’s one of the most comfortable chairs that I have ever sat in. Because I hate the thought of giving it up, my next move will be to put it in the garage, where I