A defective harmonic balancer can affect the accuracy of ignition timing readings or a defective harmonic balancer can damage the crank. Which technician is correct?
Removing old solder is a crucial part of preparing a component for a new soldered connection, and a desolder pump (often called a solder sucker) is the ideal tool for the job.
This surefire solution really stinks.
When placing an airbag on a workbench, which is the safest direction for it to face? We have the answer.
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You may be surprised at how diesels have made a name for themselves in motorsports.
Do your customers know the benefits of magnetic oil drain plugs? Swap out their standard drain plugs to help protect against unnecessary engine damage.
A customer states the brake pedal falls slightly when the brakes are applied while starting the engine. Which technician response is correct?
In November 1988, two employees snuck a camera into AMC’s Kenosha plant for a farewell tour.
A little glimpse into the world of making old parts new.
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Technician A completed a compression test, noting high readings suggest an exhaust restriction, while Technician B says the test checks volumetric efficiency.
On a car with disc brakes, what is the most likely symptom of a vehicle with rotors that measured out-of-spec for thickness variation when measured at several places on the rotor surface?
Peter Meier discusses the importance of testing coolant and how mechanics can use simple strip testers to keep cooling systems safe.
Dorman trainer Pete Meier turned me on to a handy new tool.
When two transfer cases love each other very much…
Exner was responsible for the look of cool cars of the late 1950’s, not just at Chrysler, but at other automakers as well.
What causes brake noise?
Many vehicles today have made the switch to DC brushless fuel pumps. They don’t work like the older brush-type pumps do.