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K-Seal Is In Demand

Solv-Tec reports that sales of its K-Seal one-step permanent coolant leak repair are rocketing.

Consumer Rebates Of Up To $30 Available On Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pads

Available Feb. 24 through May 31, 2014, the popular Wagner Brake spring promotion offers mail-in consumer rebates of $15 per front pad set and/or $15 per rear pad set on the brand’s “best-ever” brake pads – new Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT pads featuring Wagner OE21(TM) low-copper formulations – and ThermoQuiet semi-metallic pads.

Jeff Gordon Crew Chief Alan Gustafson Wins MOOG Problem Solver Of The Race Award At Daytona 500

Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Jeff Gordon and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet SS, claimed the season’s first MOOG Problem Solver of the Race Award after the 24 car improved by a race-best 0.164-seconds per lap over the second half of Sunday’s rain-delayed Daytona 500.

Installing Torque-To-Yield Suspension Components

What do some ball joints, tie rods and suspension components have in common with engines? The answer is Torque-to-Yield (TTY) fasteners. TTY fasteners are mounting fasteners which are torqued beyond the state of elasticity and therefore undergo plastic transformation, causing them to become permanently elongated.

Ride Control Systems: Matching The Components To The Application

During the fall of 1989, when I was working as a mechanic for an off-road desert racing team, we raced the famous Mint 400 held in Las Vegas. By mid-race, our truck came into its pit stops with the shock absorbers so overheated that the polyurethane bushings were literally melting out of the shock mounts. Worse still, as the shock absorbers began to fail, so would the leaves in the truck’s leaf-spring suspension. Despite the suspension problems we experienced during the race, we were lucky enough to win our class. But the lessons I learned about the importance of matching the shock absorber to its application endure to this very day.

Uncovering The Causes Of BMW Suspension Noise

Most of the challenges of noise diagnosis and repair come from misunderstanding the customer’s complaint. And, as suspension systems have gotten more complex with many more points of potential failure, making thorough repairs means taking the necessary steps to get a good outcome.

ATEQ Announces Huf ‘IntelliSens’ Configuring Capability

ATEQ Corporation announces the ability of its TPMS tools to configure the Huf IntelliSens tire pressure sensors. Huf IntelliSens universal sensors are tire pressure sensors which are capable of replacing the majority of original equipment (OE) sensors.

Rancho Announces Official Partnership With ORBA In An Effort To Help Benefit Off-Road Community

Rancho, a leader in the performance off-road industry, has announced its sponsorship of the Off-Road Business Association, Inc. (ORBA). ORBA is a national non-profit trade association of motorized off-road related businesses that formed to promote and preserve off-road recreation.

Solving Hard Brake Pedal Complaints On Subaru Vehicles

Some Subaru owners may experience a hard brake pedal (high effort) in extreme cold weather. Braking ability gets better as air temperature rises. The vacuum hose in these vehicles has an in-line check valve. Moisture can accumulate in the valve. In cold weather, the moisture freezes, blocking the vacuum to the booster, which causes the need for greater brake effort.

Low Speed Creak/Squeak From Rear Of Chevrolet Malibu

Some Chevrolet Malibu owners may comment on a squeak or creak-type noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. This noise occurs at slow speeds while driving over small bumps and is most apparent when the underbody of the vehicle is wet. This condition may be caused by the parking brake cables rubbing or slip-sticking on the retainer grommet.

Air Ride Replacement Options For Variety Of Makes And Models

All air ride systems can fail and require service. There are several repair paths you can go down to offer the best option for a customer’s needs and budget. Here is a forecast of current and future air ride vehicles and replacement options. Makes covered include: BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Hummer, Lexus, Toyota and more.

Honda Tech Tip: Rattle From The Rear Shelf

Honda Accord owners may complain about a rattle that can be heard from the rear shelf area. Do not confuse this with worn upper strut mounts. The probable cause is the dynamic damper does not fit tightly against the rear shelf. To correct this, install washers between the dynamic damper and the rear shelf.