Tech Tip: Honda Engine Knocks or Ticks at Idle
The engine knocks or ticks at idle. The noise is usually more noticeable when the engine is warm. This can occur when the rocker shaft bridge has excessive clearance, which causes the rocker shaft to rotate and make noise.
Tech Tip: Toyota MIL On with DTCs Set in Subfreezing Temperatures
Following a cold soak in subfreezing ambient temperatures, some 2003-’08 Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with a 1ZZ-FE engine may exhibit an MIL on with one or more of the following DTCs as the result of a vacuum leak at the intake manifold.
Tech Feature: Mazda6 and Mazda3 Driveability Diagnostics and Electronic Throttle Control
Drive-by-wire throttle control systems are pretty much trouble-free but have to be taken into consideration as you perform routine service and diagnose problems, and it changes the way you service these cars when it comes to cleaning the throttle plates, advises Bob Dowie, import specialist contributor, who also covers electronic throttle control’s tie in with ABS and VSC systems.
Service Solutions: Electrical Problems – Invisible Targets
To correctly diagnose invisible electrical challenges, sometimes, it literally takes all we know plus patience, suggestions from others and maybe a little luck. This story began innocently enough with an overheating complaint on the first vehicle. The second had intermittent flickering headlights and instrument cluster gauge fluctuations, so it was an obvious challenge. We will attempt to convey what was learned in locating the target causes of these electrical challenges.
Jimmie Johnson, MOOG-Equipped #48 Chevrolet Increase Chase Points Lead; Crew Chief Chad Knaus Named ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Charlotte
Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet recovered from an early accident to increase their 2010 Chase points lead with a third-place finish in Saturday’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte (NC) Motor Speedway. Following the race, Johnson’s crew chief, Chad Knaus, was presented Federal-Mogul Corporation’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award.
Tech Feature: Cylinder Block Prep Tips
First, you want to look for cracks on the water jacket area and in the lifter valley area. If the block has ever been frozen, this is where cracks will show up. Next, look for cracks around the main webs, these are hard to spot when the block is greasy, but we are just looking for obvious cracks now.
Jimmie Johnson, MOOG-Equipped #48 Chevrolet Take Chase Points Lead at Kansas; Crew Chief Chad Knaus Wins ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award
Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #48 Lowe’s/Johns Manville Chevrolet moved into the 2010 Chase points lead with an impressive runner-up finish in Sunday’s Price Chopper 400 at Kansas Speedway.
Clint Bowyer, MOOG-Equipped #33 Chevrolet Win First Chase Event, Jeff Gordon Crew Chief Steve Letarte Captures MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award
Clint Bowyer and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet won Sunday’s Sylvania 300 Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The race was the first in the season-ending series of 10 Chase for the Sprint Cup events. Following the race, Jeff Gordon crew chief Steve Letarte was awarded the NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in recognition of Gordon’s sixth-place finish.
Prestolite Performance Announces the Acquisition of QuickTime, Inc.
Prestolite Performance, a performance auto parts manufacturer of brands including Lakewood, Mr. Gasket, Hays, ACCEL, and Mallory has acquired the business of QuickTime, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lightweight bellhousings and racing accessories.
The 11th Annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown is Rev’d Up for Competition during NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Week
The 11th Annual MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown – hosted by NASCAR personalities Jeff Hammond and Larry McReynolds – will be held in uptown Charlotte, NC, on Thursday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. The competition will take place during “NASCAR Rev’d Up,” an event during NASCAR Sprint All-Star Week, on the side stage between 3rd and Mint Streets.