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Cylinder Head Oil Leak or Weepage Found on Some 4.6L and 5.4L Engines

Oil weepage is not considered detrimental to this engine’sperformance or durability. An oil leak may be caused by metal chipdebris lodged between the head gasket and the block, chip debrisbetween the cylinder head and the head gasket, or by damage to thecylinder head sealing surface that occurred during the manufacturingprocess. Once an oil leak is

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: EPA Emission-Compliant Truck Engines Increase in Problems, Decline in Satisfaction

Now in its 16th year, the J.D. Power study measures satisfaction with engines and transmissions among primary maintainers of heavy-duty (Class 8) trucks that are one model-year old. Satisfaction is measured based on eight key factors: engine reliability and dependability; engine warranty; acceleration when fully loaded; electronic control module; accessibility to components for service or

Repairing 1998-2003 Honda V6 Oil Leaks

This bulletin may help installers to repair the problem. Depending onthe location of the leak, you or your installer may seal it with JB Weld or 3-Bond-coatedsealing bolts. Applies To: All 1998-2003 Accord V6, 1999-2003 Odyssey and 2003 Pilot models. Ifoil is leaking from the front, middle or rear of one of the aboveengines, it

Cracked Cylinder Head Repair

It seems as if many cylinder heads are doomed to crack from the very start because of their lightweight construction and design. Aluminum overhead cam (OHC) heads, in particular, are often found to be warped as well as cracked. But so too are many pushrod cast iron heads. Cracks are often blamed as the cause

Gasket Surface Machining is Critical to Cylinder Head Repair

According to this representative, the relatively short production life of modern engines also shortens the time that an aftermarket gasket company needs to remedy application-specific cylinder head sealing problems. Another issue is that, if the company develops a superior gasket sealing design for specific applications, the engine might disappear from the market before the company’s

Automakers Push Back on EPA’s E-15 Decision

Twelve automakers sent letters to Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.),warning that the blend may damage engines and fuel supply systems inthese vehicles. Several of them have stated that the use of E-15 mayvoid the vehicle warranties. Sensenbrenner immediately sent a letter to EPA administrator LisaJackson, stating that “E-15 is a product that simply does not belong

LKQ Corp. Launches Government Sales Department

 In creating the new department, LKQ Corp. met with various government entities including city and county garages, state representatives, members of congress and governmental procurement decision makers, most of whom were unaware of LKQ’s competitive parts offerings, the company said. LKQ added that discussions with government officials have given the company a deep understanding of

Federal-Mogul Launching Year-Long Multi-Brand Campaign to Drive Demand for Premium Repair Solutions

Federal-MogulCorp. is launching an extensive, fully-integrated campaign designed toreinforce the company’s message that longer-lasting, better-performingpremium replacement products are today’s best option for professionalsand do-it-yourselfers performing virtually any common automotiverepair. The Federal-Mogul Smart Choice campaign, which will begin in lateFebruary and extend throughout 2010, has been developed in response toextensive consumer research showing that in spite

New Thread Repair Kit Available For Damaged GM Engine Block Bolt Holes

Affects: 1993 Cadillac Allante 1996-1999 Cadillac Deville 1993-1999 Cadlllac Eldorado, Seville 1994-1999 Cadillac Concours 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora 1999 Marine with 4.0 L or 4.6 L Engine (VINs C, Y, 9 – RPOs L47, LD8, 1-37) A thread repair kit (Kent-Moore J 42385-500) is available to repair damaged engine block bolt holes for the cylinder head

EPA Certifies 2010 Cummins Heavy-Duty, Midrange Engines

The certification means that the Cummins 2010 engine lineup foron-highway applications meets the near-zero emissions levels requiredfor all engines manufactured in 2010, Cummins said in a statement. The EPA regulations, which took effect Jan. 1, set nitrogen oxideand particulate matter emissions levels of 0.2 grams and 0.01 grams perbrake-horsepower-hour, respectively. Cummins will utilize selective catalytic

American Families Save $26 Billion Annually at Independent Repair Shops, Data Shows

From aftermarketNews Proponents of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act Web say that new data revealing the economic importance of the automotive aftermarket to consumers shows why Congress needs to pass legislation to ensure a competitive repair market. According to the new study conducted by John Dunham and Associates for the Automotive Aftermarket

When Parts Collide: VW?And Audi Engine Repair?Information

Nothing makes this truer than the changes in automobile engine design over the last 20 years or so. For example, in the early 1970s, VW/Audi designed a small, efficient and reliable engine that was easy to work on and made use of the then fairly new technology of a rubber timing belt without the possibility

Head Gasket Leaks/Seepage Found in 1987-93 Jeep 4.0L Engines

MODELS: 1987-1992 (MJ) Comanche, (XJ) Cherokee, (YJ) Wrangler 1993 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine, may experience engine oil leaks/seepage from the head gasket along the right hand side (tappet rail) of the engine. A new cylinder head gasket is now available. The new gasket has beaded silicone sealer on both

EPA Proposes Tougher Nitrogen Dioxide Standard

TheU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to tighten theone-hour standard for measuring emissions of nitrogen dioxide (NO2),but not change the annual standard. The long-term exposure would remainat a maximum of 53 parts per million (0.053 ppm) while an acceptableshort-term exposure limit would be between 80 and 100 ppm (0.08 – 0.10ppm). The EPA believes

EPA Confirms Aftermarket Right to Service Heavy Duty Vehicles

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) recently announced that it had received confirmation from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that nothing in EPA’s rule requiring On-Board-Diagnostics (OBD) systems for heavy duty applications was intended to prevent aftermarket facilities from servicing heavy duty vehicles and engines. APRA had questioned EPA about certain language in

Congress Discusses ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Program; ASA Calls for Repair Option

WithCongress returning to Capitol Hill to consider economic stimuluslegislation for the automotive industry – and returning after theholidays to discuss a broader stimulus package – the concept of a fleetmodernization program is receiving more attention from policymakers.Princeton University’s Dr. Alan Blinder, in a New York Times articlepublished earlier in 2008, referred to this policy option

Hot Topics: In-House Head Welding Repairs Increase Profitability, Productivity

Do you outsource cylinder head repairs that require welding? If so, you might be missing an opportunity to generate additional income for your shop and reduce turnaround time for customers. Here’s a look at how you can potentially increase profitability and productivity by bringing it in house.   Doing these kinds of welds successfully requires

Sunnen Products honored for export achievement at IMTS by U.S. Department of Commerce

Sunnen Products, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, recently received an Export Achievement Award from the United States Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service. The award is presented to companies that have benefited from Commercial Service assistance to make their first export sale or expand into new markets. Mary Joyce, Midwest Network Director for the U.S. Commercial

APRA Joins Forces with Computer Manufacturers to Uphold Right to Repair

In an important ruling issued right before it adjourned for the summer, the United States Supreme Court dealt a stunning defeat to a software company which was trying to impose greater restrictions on the use of its products after their sale to customers. The case was titled Quanta Computer, Inc. v LG Electronics, Inc. LG,

1994-2005 GM Northstar 4.6L Engine Head Bolt Thread Repairs

When disassembling the GM Northstar 4.6L engine, all head bolt threads should be thoroughly inspected as they are removed. If there is any section of the aluminum block thread left on the bolt, that bolt hole will need to be repaired using a Time Sert or equivalent repair procedure. Typically, not all the cylinder head