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The New LTI LT855A Texas Twister Mac Tools YouTube Demo
Friday, July 5th, 2019Private Brand Tools at the 2014 ITEG Expo New Product Introduction
Tuesday, June 24th, 2014
Bill Scully from Private Brand Tools introduces the PBT 70915 Brake Pad Spreader , 70900 Cam Clamp Kit , 70990 Stretch Belt Mate Kit and the 70913 Master Ratchet Pump Fluid Evacuator
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U Scan CP9599 Code Scanner for your Smartphone Video Tutorial
Wednesday, June 11th, 2014
The New Actron U Scan CP9599 Diagnostic
Scanner for your Smartphone!
Autel Maxisys and Maxisys Mini Introduction by Motor Age
Wednesday, May 21st, 2014
Introducing the Autel MS905 Minisys and the Autel MS908 Maxisys
Instructional Video for Broken Plug Remover Ford Triton 3 Valve Lisle Tools
Tuesday, May 20th, 2014Lisle tools 65600 removes broken spark plugs from 2004 and newer Triton 3 valve per cylinder engines.
The set includes a unique porcelain pusher tool and a tapered left-hand thread remover for removing the broken spark plug without leaving the porcelain in the engine cylinder. Porcelain pusher is used to press the porcelain piece, without breaking the porcelain, farther into the plug tip. This provides space for the left hand thread remover to bite into the stainless steel plug tip so it can then be pulled.Blow-molded storage case included.
Replacing a Ford V6 Timing Chain
Thursday, March 20th, 2014
Replacing a Ford V6 timing chain is a fairly difficult task if you don’t know what you are doing. It can become a head ache if you don’t do the procedure correctly.
The timing chain is what drives the camshaft and in Ford’s case the camshaft position sensor. If you have a timing chain that is worn or stretched it can cause a lot of problems.
How do I replace my GM V6 Intake Gaskets?
Sunday, March 27th, 2011
Intake gaskets can be a very costly failure if you do not service them immediately upon finding them worn. The intake gaskets on GM 3.1 liter, 3.4 liter, and 3.8 liter are very well known for having troubles. These are some vehicles that have intake gasket problems. So if you have a vehicle with one of these engines in them, make sure that you ask your dealership about some of the updated gaskets and intake manifolds to help prevent the failure.
We will discuss how an intake gasket fails. Generally the intake gasket fails so that you will have engine coolant leaking into the engine. This is bad because a liquid is not only uncompressible and can hydro lock a motor but it does not mix with oil. If you run the engine long enough with this leak then you will have a lack of lubrication because there will be water in your oil and water does not have the lubrication properties of engine oil.
Understanding the PCV System How to Replace PCV valve?
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
The PCV system on modern vehicles plays a major role in the proper operation of the engine. It is a very simple system and often time is forgotten about in diagnosis. The PCV or Positive Crankcase Ventilation system if working incorrectly can lead to many problems in driveability.
The PCV system works by allowing fresh air from your intake tubing to blow through the engine. This clean air then mixes with hydrocarbons and then passes into your intake manifold to be burned. The PCV system prevents pressure from building up in your engine and is also an emission device.
If you have a PCV system that is not working correctly you can have many problems with your vehicle. We will discuss some of these problems but first we must understand the components of the PCV system.
How to Clean a Throttle Body on a Car
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Cleaning your throttle body.
A dirty throttle body can cause many different vehicle related concerns. It can cause a lack in power, hard starting, poor idling, stalling, and many more problems. Overtime your throttle body will begin to gain carbon and after time will cause some driveability concerns.
The carbon on the throttle body causes a lack of air or restrictions to airflow. This will affect your vehicle’s performance. It is normal and should not require a whole lot of skill to fix. This article will discuss the procedure to fix your dirty throttle body.
Replacing Valve Guide Seals
Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Changing valve guide seals in the vehicle.
A common problem among vehicles especially older vehicles is leaking valve guide seals. They are a cheap item but the labor rate a shop can charge may make it very expensive. The task of changing your valve guide seals is actually fairly straight forward and can be accomplished in a weekend with a couple special tools.
A valve seal is a simple seal. There are several different kinds of valve seals depending on the time in which your vehicle was manufactured. The most effective kind of valve seal is the positive style seal, this fits over the valve guide itself and is stationary. The next seal is the umbrella style seal, this seal rides with the valve stem and prevents oil from going down the guide. The last style of valve seal is the o-ring. This was extremely common on older style engines and was the least effective of any of the seals. You don’t have to worry if you have o-ring style seals they were still effective at sealing the guide, it is just over time they become brittle due to heating and cooling.
