MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces a New eLearning Course on Victor Reinz Gaskets
MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently added a new course on Victor Reinz gaskets to its eLearning curriculum. The new course covers the features and benefits of Victor Reinz gaskets and offers automotive and engine-rebuilding professionals the necessary tools to master sealing solutions.
Internal Engine Repairs: Uncovering the Culprits That Cause Head Gaskets To Fail
The first symptoms of a failing head gasket are usually a slow loss of coolant with no visible leaks, engine overheating and/or a check engine light with cylinder misfire codes. Uncover the culprits and prevent comebacks by following repair procedures to the letter.
Federal-Mogul Announces Dramatic Expansion of Fel-Pro Gaskets Product Line
Federal-Mogul Corporation’s Fel-Pro gaskets product line has been dramatically expanded to increase the brand’s industry-leading coverage of late-model domestic and foreign-nameplate vehicles.
Tech Tip: Pointers for Servicing Leaky Gaskets
When replacing leaky gaskets on an engine, do I just scrape or peel off the old gaskets, or do I have to do something else? Removing gaskets used to be a fairly simple procedure. Most engines used to have cast iron blocks and heads, with iron manifolds and stamped steel covers. Iron castings could withstand a lot of abuse, so if the old gaskets were stuck in place, you could scrape them loose, or grind off the residue. You didn’t have to worry too much about ….
Flatout Gaskets Announces the Release of its 2008 Flatout Gaskets Catalog
Flatout has recently added more than 100 new part numbers to an already impressive line-up of sealing products. The 2008 Flatout Gaskets catalog covers many late-model engines for both performance and OE replacement.
Corteco Releases New High-Performance Engine Gaskets Literature
Features and benefits of Corteco’s complete line of WhiteSeal Technology coated copper gaskets are presented in its new four-color sales literature.
Fel-Pro Publishes 2005 Gaskets Catalog Supplement
Fel-Pro has published a record-breaking master catalog supplement featuring 418 new part numbers – including 21 new Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS multi-layer steel head gaskets – covering a broad range of popular domestic and import engines. The new supplement, No. 900S-05, is the largest mid-year catalog update in the brand’s 87-year history.
Internal Engine Repairs: Why Head Gaskets Fail
A blown head gasket is bad news for any motorist. It means the cylinder head has to be removed, and possibly resurfaced, to replace the head gasket. If coolant has entered the cylinders and/or crankcase, additional repairs or a whole new engine may be needed depending on the extent of the damage. Anyway you look
Ford 3.5L EcoBoost Turbocharger Oil Leaks
Ford has revised the service information for the inspection and pinpoint tests of the turbocharger and oil lines.
Why Does Engine Coolant Need Replacement?
Two specifications can be used to justify replacement — the condition of the additive package & the freezing point.
