AVI Announces 2015 Sanibel Training Conference
Automotive Video Innovations’s (AVI) annual Sanibel Training Conference has become the annual gathering place for shop owners, techs, trainers and industry leaders who are serious about training, and who also enjoy the camaraderie of industry friends. “The AVI Conference should be in the Guinness Book of World Records,” said Ron Bilyeu, a long-time educator, repair
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Don’t Miss AVI’s Live-Stream Automotive Training Classes
Don’t miss out on AVI’s live-stream automotive training class! See details below… Sprinter Diesel Diagnostics – Bob PattengaleAVI Live Training #3: February 6th 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST Bob Pattengale, National Training Manager for Robert Bosch LLC will present a training class on Sprinter Diesel Diagnostics, focusing on common rail injection systems and the differences between the 2.7 and
New Diesel Class Added To AVI Conference Schedule
Diesel specialist Tony Salas will teach a class titled “Dodge Cummins 6.7L Highlights” during the AVI Conference Nov. 4-5 in conjunction with AAPEX. LAS VEGAS – AVI has announced the addition of a new Diesel Class to the AVI Conference schedule. The class, “Dodge Cummins 6.7L Highlights,” will be taught byTony Salas. The AVI Conference takes place
AVI Unveils A1 Engine Repair Test Prep Program
AVI has expanded its AVI Test Prep product line with the final volume of the ASE A Series Test Prep line. The newly released A1 program is available now on DVD and streaming on demand at www.auto-video.com. "Our AVI Test Prep programs have been a huge help to technicians preparing for the ASE tests,"
AVI Offers Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L: Issues And Review of Operations Training Program
TonySalas, director of training for Association of Diesel Specialists, will informyou about the EGR system along with the close crank case ventilation system,the after treatment system, the emission control system and the common railinjection system.?? Salas covers scan tool software to give you the information?and diagnostictechniques you need to know on how to approach the
New Catalog Highlights Expanded FP Diesel Coverage of International/Navistar Commercial Engines
A new catalog from Federal-Mogul highlights the FP Diesel brand’s expanded coverage of International Harvester and Navistar commercial engines. According to Federal-Mogul, FP Diesel is a leading source of original equipment-style replacement components for commercial engines used in on- and off-highway, construction, industrial, marine and other applications. In addition to coverage of Navistar DT466E
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Tiny air bubbles are formed during normal engine operation and implode at an extremely high temperature and pressure and eat into the wall of the cylinder (see Figure 1). This erosion eventually penetrates the cylinder wall allowing coolant to enter, contaminating the oil or even causing the engine to hydrolock. The liner O-rings are also
Build Horsepower the David Vizard Way
The principle speaker for the event will be tech author and engine guru David Vizard. He is recognized as one of the top authorities on the production of high engine output. Along with Vizard’s expertise, the seminar will also freature a presentation by Chris Osborn of Pac Springs, who will be showing high-speed video of
Navistar Reaches Development Agreement with EcoMotors International for New ‘OPOC’ Engine Design
Navistar International has reached a development agreement with EcoMotors International in support of the company’s opoc (Opposed-Piston, Opposed-Cylinder) engine architecture. EcoMotors’ patented “opoc” engine design creates an internal combustion engine family architecture that will operate on a number of different fuels, including gasoline, diesel, natural gas and ethanol. The opoc’s new opposed piston-opposed cylinder direct
Meet Performance Guru David Vizard at PRI Show
Vizard will sign autographs at the Engine Builder Booth from 1:30-3 p.m. on Thursday, December 9 and again from 11 a.m.-noon on Saturday, December 11. Vizard will have some of his books available for purchase and will discuss his upcoming seminar "How To Build Maximum Horsepower," to be held March 11-13, 2011, at the University of Northwestern Ohio in
David Wilson Named National Sales Manager For EngineQuest
Scott Stolberg, president of AAEQ Manufacturers and Recyclers, has announced the appointment of David Wilson as national sales manager for the company’s EngineQuest (EQ) division. Wilson will be responsible for helping increase sales for EQ’s line of stock and performance cylinder heads and engine and transmission components. Wilson comes to EQ with over 20 years
JAC and Navistar to Produce and Market Commercial Trucks and Diesel Engines in China
Anaffiliate of Navistar International Corp. and Anhui JianghuaiAutomobile Co. Ltd. (JAC) have signed a joint venture agreement todevelop, build and market advanced diesel commercial engines in China. In addition, an affiliate of NC2, a joint venture between Navistar andCaterpillar Inc., have also signed a joint venture agreement with JACto develop, build and market advanced commercial
Elgin Industries Named Navistar Diamond Supplier
Elgin Industries,a leading manufacturer of internal engine components, king pins andother precision-engineered products for the original equipment truckand automotive markets, has been honored as a Navistar Diamond Supplierby Navistar International Corp. Elgin is one of just 37 companies to earn the commercial vehiclemanufacturer’s premier award for product quality, delivery performanceand cost efficiency. The award was
University of the Aftermarket Introduces Special Savings in Support Of AAP and MAAP Candidates, New NCMA Certificate Program
For a limited time, aftermarket professionals can save 20 percent on any of the 12 Web-based University of the Aftermarket “On-Demand” short-format video courses available through www.universityoftheaftermarket.com. This special offer, available through June 30, is designed to help industry participants earn continuing education units toward their Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) or Master Automotive Aftermarket
Navistar Pursues Natural Gas for MaxxForce 13 Engines
Navistar has signed a concept development agreement with Clean AirPower Ltd. to modify Navistar’s MaxxForce 13 big bore engine to run onnatural gas and clean diesel fuel for the North American market. “This agreement supports Navistar’s strategy of product leadership,offering our customers differentiated products merging the uniqueskills of Clean Air Power in natural gas combustion
Navistar Acquires Engine Components Business from Continental, Forms New Operating Company
Navistar Inc. has concluded an agreement to acquire certain assets andthe membership interests of Continental Diesel Systems US LLC tomanufacture key fuel injection components for its MaxxForce dieselengines. As part of Navistar’s industry leadership strategy, thecompany also will establish a dedicated research and developmentfacility to support Navistar’s diesel power system components. Thecompany, renamed Pure Power
Global Growth Drives Navistar Engine Group to Form Three Regional Business Units, Name Leaders
Navistar Engine Group has created three regional business units tobetter focus on its expanding customer base around the world. The threeunits – North America, South America and Global – will be led by a teamof Navistar veterans. Eric Tech has been promoted to president, Navistar Engine Group, fromhis previous position as vice president and general
Navistar’s Green Diesel Technology Products Qualify for Government Grants
Eligible fleets wanting to make environmentally responsible changes to their vehicles can now apply for government grants to offset the costs of retrofitting their existing trucks. International® truck and IC Bus dealers offer a suite of products that may qualify under federal, state, and local clean diesel grant programs. “Our International dealers are ready to
Caterpillar, Navistar Announce Global Joint Venture for Commercial Trucks
As the next stepin the alliance announced in June 2008, Caterpillar Inc. and NavistarInternational have signed a definitive agreement to produceCaterpillar heavy-duty vocational trucks for sale in North America andform a 50/50 joint venture that will pursue global commercial truckopportunities outside of North America. "This joint venture leverages the complementary strengths of two greatcompanies to