Camshaft and Lash Adjuster Design Change for Ford 5.4L-3V Engine
Do not use 2005 MY parts when servicing a 2004 MY engine, or 2004 MY parts when servicing a 2005 MY engine. If parts are intermixed during a service repair, the engine may exhibit noises on affected cylinders and engine damage may result. ACTION Order and install parts for the correct model year engine. The
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
House Approves Washington State Bill to Exempt Restoration, Custom Shops from Written Estimate
A SEMA-supported bill S.B. 6005 to exempt restoration and custom shops from the requirement that they provide written estimates for the repair of any vehicle that qualifies for a “horseless carriage” or “collector vehicle” license plate, or is a “parts car,” “street rod” or “custom vehicle” was recently passed by the Washington State House of
Levers and Gears: Anatomy of a Dial Indicator
Mechanical dial indicators (comparators) are characterized by a sensitive contact, a measuring system that transfers and magnifies the mechanical motion, and a means of indicating the measurement. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has the responsibility of preparing standards which encompass the inspection and the means of measuring various dimensional characteristics, as well
Cylinder Head Oil Gallery Cup Plug Service for Chrysler 2.7L Engine
Note: You must determine which cup plug is leaking before performingthis procedure. If necessary, perform an engine oil leak dye test. Each cylinder head on a 2.7L engine has 6 external oil gallery cupplugs. It is not necessary to remove the original cup plug to install anew cup plug. The cup plug bore is deep
Dodge V6, V8 Spark Knock, Oil Consumption from Intake Gasket Oil Leak
SYMPTOM/CONDITION: An engine intake manifold plenum pan gasket oil leak may occur on some Dodge V6 and V8-style engines. The oil leak is internal to the engine sono external oil leakage will be present. Two symptoms of this oil leak condition may be present. Customers may complain that the vehicle experiences an engine spark knock
Engine Builder Shop Solutions: February 2012
The Perfect Pilot With the increasingly smaller valve stem diameters it is getting harder than ever to get an air-floated, self-centering, single point, multi-angle pilot aligned with the guide. Here is a pretty simple way of getting you almost dead-on every time and without bending or breaking your $80 to $100 solid carbide pilot.
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?”
Cummins Injector Leak Diagnosis Can Be Tricky
Certainly, there’s some common repairs needed on specific engines that are easy to do but doesn’t mean that it makes everything else easy to diagnose. Owners often think that because diesel engines are now electronic the technician should be able to hook up a scan tool and immediately see what is going on. The good
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
Crate Engine Opportunities
To many engine builders, saying the words “crate engine” can leave a bitter taste in the mouth. The perception is, thanks to the wide assortment of ready-to-run packaged engines available from the OEMs, custom engine builders have difficulty competing. In an attempt to reduce the high cost of racing, many sanctioning bodies and racetracks began
Be More Efficient And Profitable With Well Organized Shop
The best way to be ready to start your day is to get your shop together. This means that every day certain things must be shut down, cleaned, put away, wiped down and organized. Get yourself a pedometer, attach it to your belt and at the end of the day see how many miles you’ve walked around your
‘Focus’ On Correct Blocks For Ford 2.0L Build Success
In fact, the block choices per application remind me of the "Mounds" and "Almond Joy" candy bars: sometimes you feel like a nut sometimes you don’t; only in this case sometimes you have crankcase ventilation open and sometimes you don’t. So let’s take a look at what we have found to this point and see
Sunnen, MAHLE Clevite to Host Tech & Skills Conference Feb. 25 in Glendora, CA
AERA says engine builders can gain industry knowledge and network with other people with the traveling expense of going to a national trade show. AERA has teamed up with a regional host to offer opportunities in different regions of the country that is closer to a number of shops. Along with the outlined technical programs,
Good, Bad or Ugly, Customer Service is Your Key to Success or Failure
Automotive-related issues continue to rank in the top ten ofconsumer complaints received by the Better Business Bureau. Even ifyou don’t deal directly with retail customers, the way you handleANY customer complaints can go a long way in determining your successor failure. Particularly these days, in the economy we are facing, you needevery customer you can
Learn How To Improve Customer Retention, Sales From Amazon.com
noadI even have my own “Recommended Reading Store” powered by Amazon.com. (You can visit it at http://astore.amazon.com/saawll-20). Apparently, I’m not alone in my infatuation with the company. In the recently published 2011 Temkin Experience Ratings, Amazon was ranked No. 1 in customer service out of 143 large companies across 12 industries. According to Temkin, the
Crankshaft Replacement Caution for GM 2.8L, 3.6L Engines
Affects 2007-2010 models with 2.8L or 3.6L High Feature V6 engines (VINs D, T, V, 7 RPOs LP1, LLT, LY7). Repair Procedure: If the original crankshaft has a keyway slot and the replacement crank has a hole then round pin P/N 12585420 must be used, then install the harmonic balancer. Install a new bolt and
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.,
Federal-Mogul Launches Real-Time Electronic Information System
Federal-Mogul has introduced a new comprehensive electronic communication platform that allows virtually any web-enabled aftermarket customer to receive the latest news regarding the company’s products and programs and to access an extensive virtual library of technical resources and other business-critical tools. The new system, Federal-Mogul e360, is available at www.fme360.com. "The FM e360 platform
Ford to Triple EcoBoost Vehicle Production Capacity in 2012
Ford has announced that it will triple the production capacity of EcoBoost-equipped vehicles, offering fuel-efficient EcoBoost engines in 11 vehicles in 2012, up from seven in 2011. Delivering up to 20 percent better fuel economy than conventional engines, EcoBoost uses smaller overall size combined with turbocharging and gasoline direct injection to bring customers the power