Andrew Markel discusses vibration control alternator pulleys, and the differences between the two most common designs available on the market. Sponsored by Litens.
Here are the some key installation and service tips to make your next timing belt job just a little easier.
1. Crankshaft Impact Sockets
It is always a struggle to remove a crankshaft pulley on a vehicle. The bolt is usually cemented in with thread-locking compound and tightened to over 100-ft./lbs. Specialty tool companies have introduced crankshaft pulley sockets designed to work with impacts. The difference with these sockets is the weight. The extra mass helps your impact to produce more force to remove the bolt. These sockets come in 17mm, 19mm, 21mm and other unique sizes.
TechShop’s editorial team sits down with OPUS IVS senior vice president, Kevin FitzPatrick to talk tools and technology.
You are not doing the customer any favors by installing just one strut, spring, or bushing. This video is sponsored by TRW.
Ode Auto Repair and Tire is a NAPA Gold Certified Auto Care Center focused on customer satisfaction since 1979.
LSPI typically occurs at low speed and high low driving conditions. This video is sponsored by Lubegard.
You might not be able to see it, but an accessory drive belt is always both speeding up and slowing down.
Spark plugs have changed over the years.
CVT Recharge is a concentrated additive, formulated to provide anti-wear and extreme pressure protection. Sponsored by Lubegard.
Many alternator problems turn out to be nothing more than a bad connection at the alternator or a bad wiring harness.
