Top 5 Tools: Walter Devine, Rowletts Garage
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Pulling Codes: Hit or Miss? Part III
In the first two articles, we looked at cranking compression and tailpipe analysis. We will now explore in-cylinder analysis. In order to have an understanding of this concept, one must envision the four-stroke cycle at the time the plug fires as a reference. This denotes the end of our compression stroke, and the beginning of the power stroke for that cylinder.
Tech Tip: Liquid Tools Tip
Each side of the engine block has four main bearing cap side bolts that hold the bearing caps to the side of the engine block. The bolt threads, however, aren’t sealed at the factory, so sometimes engine oil can seep past the threads and the bolt washer, causing a leak on either side of the block. Fortunately, it’s an easy fix, so there is no need to replace the short block.
Pulling Codes: Hit or Miss? Part II
This article will continue the work we started in the June 2011 Pulling Codes article. Part I outlined how we used relative compression to find a fault mechanically. In this article, we will focus on exhaust waveforms (tailpipe analysis) to gather data. In order to have an understanding of this concept, one must envision the four-stroke cycle at the time the plug fires as a reference.
Staying Ahead of the Curve with New Brake Service Equipment & Tools
There’s an old joke that goes something like this: The beautiful young girl asks the daring race car driver, “Isn’t it terribly dangerous racing around the track at such high speeds?” The race car driver doesn’t hesitate when he responds: “It’s not going fast that you have to worry about; it’s the sudden stop that will kill you!”
Training Tip: Maximize Use of Your Scan Tools
Delphi combines the importance of education and scan tools by providing training courses such as its Gasoline Powertrain Training Seminar Series, which specifically incorporates diagnostic scan tools for troubleshooting and diagnosis. The following courses are examples of Delphi’s scan-tool-related offerings.
Tool Tip: Diagnosing Subaru’s P0851/P0852 DTCs
The purpose of this bulletin is to assist when diagnosing DTCs P0851 (Neutral Switch Input Circuit Low) and P0852 Neutral Switch Input Circuit High). If you encounter a vehicle with DTC P0851 and/or DTC P0852, use the repair procedure in this Tool Tip.
Top 5 Tools: Ken Garrott, Bill Muncy’s Service
Ken Garrott Bill Muncy’s Service Ann Arbor, MI Chicago Pneumatic CP714 Air Hammer — Lots of power, good trigger control. Ross-Tech VAG COM — Turns a laptop into a VW/Audi scan tool. Identifix Direct Hit — I can check out the most likely problem first. Snap-on MG725 1/2” Impact Wrench — Removes the tightest bolts.
Top 5 Tools: Roberto Bernardo Jr., Malabon Diesel
Roberto Bernardo Jr., president and general manager Malabon Diesel Manila, Philippines http://malabon-diesel.com/ Bosch KTS570 — Allows us to diagnose multi-vehicle brands. Very good technical support and vehicle information database, especially for European and Japanese vehicles. Solid product. Bosch Diesel Set 3 — This lets us test the common rail pump and pressure rail sensor without
Top 5 Tools: Kwang Lee, Fullerton’s Inc. Goodyear
Kwang Lee, technician Fullerton’s Inc. Goodyear Roswell, GA Power Probe III — This is a great tool for troubleshooting electrical problems with the ability to see the voltage, +power or -ground. Snap-on Tools 1/4 Air Ratchet (FAR25) — Compact and lightweight; delivers a great torque. This is the best 1/4 air ratchet on the market.
Top 5 Tools: James Andrews, Signature Automotive Service Inc.
James Andrews, owner Signature Automotive Service Inc. Colonial Heights, VA Power Probe III — The best electrical diagnostic tool available. MODIS Diagnostic Scanner — Quick and easy to use. Mac Tools’ 3/8 Drive Composite Impact — Lightweight and powerful. Full power reverse and three torque settings to tighten. Streamlight PT2AA — Small and very bright.