Tech Tip: Diagnostic Information To Consider Before Replacing an A/C Compressor
A recently completed analysis of air conditioning compressors in General Motors vehicles that had been replaced for noise, vibration and insufficient cooling concerns has indicated a high number of "no trouble found" results.
Tenneco Expands North American Emission Control Technical Center
Tenneco is expanding its North American emission control engineering center in Grass Lake, MI. The company has invested $13 million to add 30,000-square-feet to the current 110,000-square-foot facility. The expansion will accommodate additional development and testing capabilities to meet the growing demand for advanced emission control technologies.
Wagner Brake Products Named Parts Vendor of the Year by Monro Muffler Brake & Service
Federal-Mogul’s Wagner Brake Products brand has been unanimously selected as 2005 Parts Vendor of the Year by Monro Muffler Brake & Service. The Wagner brand’s selection as Parts Vendor of the Year took place at Monro Muffler Brake & Service’s recent national sales meeting.
Tie Rod Geometry
Keeping the angles in line with Ackermann Most people consider the common tire rod to be low tech. But, when you consider how front suspensions have evolved from straight axles to independent designs, the tie rod has had to adapt to new angles and geometry. Keeping it on the road was simple with the straight
Diagnostic Solutions: Wheel Bearing Diagnosis
PROPER PROCEDURES AND CORRECT TOOLS PREVENT COMEBACKS Although wheel bearings are often the most neglected part of the vehicle, they nevertheless have a critical job to do, and in most cases, do it very well. Not only are wheel bearings designed to support the weight of the vehicle and allow it to travel over a
Dyno Might! – Gaining Business Horsepower Through a Dyno
Part One of a Two-Part Series
SuperFlow New Title Sponsor for IMCA’s Five Modified Regions
SuperFlow Technologies is the new title sponsor for each of IMCA’s five Modified regions. The Colorado-based flowbench and dynamometer manufacturer will pay a portion of the point fund distributed to top five drivers in the Western, South Central, Central, North Central and Eastern regions.
Technician, Counterman Win Trips to Las Vegas in Affinia Under Vehicle Group’s Spicer Showdown Promotion
Technician Mike Miller won a VIP trip for two to Las Vegas to become the first of 12 first-place winners in Affinia Under Vehicle Group’s Spicer Showdown promotion. Counterman Roscoe Sanborn, who presented Miller with his winning game card, also won a trip to Las Vegas.
Tech Tip: Motor Mounts – Supporting the Engine and Transmission
Motor mounts are not a very glamorous product, but they do have an important function: They support the engine and transmission, and dampen noise and vibration. The mounts isolate the engine and transmission from the chassis so vibrations and noise are not transmitted to the rest of the vehicle.
Steering Stabilizers: Suspension Geometry
Big rims or tires can look good and give a vehicle a unique look. But what is invisible becomes real ugly is the alignment and suspension angles that become altered. Also, that extra weight in stylist alloy rims or thick off-road tires can create a gyroscopic problem. Lifting Why do people lift trucks? The primary