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Sometimes a time consuming job can just get out of control. Learning common repair tips may save you time and money down the road.

Torque Specification - Torque To Yield (TTY) - Torque Plus Angle - FAQ
Machining Rebuilding Repair

Torque Specification – Torque To Yield (TTY) – Torque Plus Angle – FAQ

May 1, 2022

Without having the proper torque specification, assembling an engine, is just asking for failure. This is especially true, on today’s lightweight engines, that use mostly aluminum castings. So, having the proper torque specification, is crucial […]

Engine Troubleshooting FAQ - Automotive repair issues, with solutions.
Engine Problems

Engine Troubleshooting FAQ – Automotive repair issues, with solutions.

March 27, 2022

Engine troubleshooting, is the most important part, of any automotive repair. So, by proper engine troubleshooting, you won’t waste time and money, fixing things, that don’t need to be fixed. Engine troubleshooting, as early as […]

ATV Tech Tips - If An ATV Repair Seems Overwhelming, It Probably Is
Motorcycle ATV

ATV Tech Tips – If An ATV Repair Seems Overwhelming, It Probably Is

November 3, 2021

ATV tech tips, to help you know, when to turn an ATV repair project, over to a professional. Here are three situations, where it’s best to turn an ATV repair; over to an experienced, fair […]

Torque To Yield Bolts - (TTY) - What Exactly Are They
Machining Rebuilding Repair

Torque To Yield Bolts – (TTY) – What Exactly Are They

October 19, 2021

Torque to yield bolts, are exactly what they sound like. When tightened, they stretch to the point of yield. Many vehicle manufacturers use torque to yield bolts; especially on engines with aluminum heads and or […]

Auto Repair Basics - If You Drive A Car, You Should Learn Basic Repairs
Maintenance

Auto Repair Basics – If You Drive A Car, You Should Learn Basic Repairs

September 26, 2021

It can be difficult to make your own vehicle repairs, especially if you don’t know the auto repair basics. So, the first thing you should do is, get your hands on a good auto repair […]

Auto Repair Basics - If You Drive A Car, You Should Learn Basic Repairs
Engine Problems

Automotive Mechanic – Some Problems Are More Challenging Than Others

September 21, 2021

Today, being an automotive mechanic, means more than just changing oil and replacing belts. There are a lot of difficult situations, that automotive mechanics face, on a day-to-day basis. For an automotive mechanic some problems, […]

Broken Bolt - Stud Removing - Repair Tips To Save You Time And Money
Machining Rebuilding Repair

Broken Bolt – Stud Removing – Repair Tips To Save You Time And Money

September 10, 2021

Removing broken bolts and studs, is never a fun job and can take more time than you think. Here are some repair tips, to save you time and money. So, it never fails! Just when […]

Rear Main Rope Seal - There Are Alternatives For Many Older Engines
Automotive Leaks

Rear Main Rope Seal – There Are Alternatives For Many Older Engines

August 6, 2021

Firstly, Using a rear main rope seal, is almost a thing of the past and has greatly diminished in use. So, the rear main rope seal worked well in its time, as long as you […]

GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel - How To Choose The Correct Head Gasket
Engine Top End

GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel – How To Choose The Correct Head Gasket

August 3, 2021

So, The GM 6.6L Duramax diesel seems to be causing a lot of controversy. Consequently, One big issue is, what is correct head gasket is for this application. As a result, Many installers are just […]

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