by Shop Press Staff | Jul 9, 2024
A visit to Elite JDM (VIDEO) Description Recently we took a trip to Dorman Proving Grounds manager Nick D’Alessio’s personal shop, Elite JDM. While we were there, we shot some videos about some fascinating things we found in his shop. We decided to put those...
by Shop Press Staff | Jul 4, 2024
Why you shouldn’t throw out zip tie tails after a project (VIDEO) Description Before you toss those zip tie scraps in the trash, consider saving them for plastic repair jobs. In many cases, the plastic used in zip ties will bond with common automotive plastics...
by Shop Press Staff | Jul 2, 2024
Oil leak – ASE practice questions (VIDEO) Description Which of the following is LEAST LIKELY to cause an oil leak?A) Torn valve cover gasket B) Worn wrist pin bushings C) Worn rear main seal D) Worn piston rings More ASE Practice Questions Oil leak – ASE...
by Shop Press Staff | Jun 25, 2024
Low-mileage JDM automatics: Worthwhile or worthless? (VIDEO) Description Nick and Lemmy check out a flex plate from an imported Japanese automatic transmission with very few miles under its belt. Even so, Nick explains why nobody really wants these transmissions or...
by Andy Greaser | Jun 20, 2024
My brother and I both work in vehicle repair, and he sure got my attention when he gave me a set of resettable blade “fuses” to try out. These devices are actually fuse-shaped circuit breakers, and my new kit of six breakers goes up to 30A in 5A increments—just right...