Right Part, Right Time: Could an Inventory of Parts Be in Your Future?
When I was a small child, I spent weekends at my grandfather’s Chevron station in Denver. I remember the row of brightly colored cabinets and special displays he had for parts. There were cabinets for light bulbs, brake pads, bearings and many more parts that I have forgotten. All were the colors of the brands they represented.
Centric Parts Launches New Clutch Program and Catalog
Centric Parts says it is taking its automotive aftermarket expertise in a new direction with the launch of a comprehensive clutch program and catalog. The Centric Parts Clutch Systems Program and 2011 Clutch Systems Catalog (1938-2011) exhibit Centric Parts’ long-standing dedication to durability, quality and performance in the automotive aftermarket, the company noted.
Timely Timing Chain Service: ‘Advancing’ Your Position in the Market
Timing chains and gears are engine parts that are usually replaced when an engine is rebuilt or when it has reached a high mileage total. Over time, gear teeth wear and chains stretch. This can cause noise, retarded valve timing (and ignition timing if the engine also has a cam-driven distributor), and a noticeable loss of performance and fuel economy.
Coni-Seal and DSPCon Prognostics to Revolutionize Automotive Maintenance with IntelligentParts Forecasting System
Coni-Seal and DSPCon Prognostics have teamed to announce an initiative focused on bringing peace of mind to drivers and their families. The IntelligentParts Forecasting System, a joint effort of both companies, embeds sophisticated technology into any type of moving vehicle. The technology can predict potential points of failure and notify drivers before a situation becomes worse.
Jimmie Johnson, MOOG-Equipped #48 Chevrolet Increase Chase Points Lead; Crew Chief Chad Knaus Named ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ at Charlotte
Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet recovered from an early accident to increase their 2010 Chase points lead with a third-place finish in Saturday’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte (NC) Motor Speedway. Following the race, Johnson’s crew chief, Chad Knaus, was presented Federal-Mogul Corporation’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award.
Tech Tip: Vibrations on Volvos While Driving
Wheel vibrations may occur if the wheel is not installed in the exact center position on the wheel hub. To avoid radial misalignment between the wheel and the hub, they must have the same diameters. It has been discovered on some cars that the wheel hubs (spare parts as well as production parts) may have a center cone with a “too small” outer diameter. If a wheel is installed on such a hub, it is possible that the wheel is installed with an offset of 1.5 mm (0.059″), which can cause wheel vibrations while driving.
Priming the Preventive Maintenance — Water Pump Replacement
A water pump is a relatively simple component consisting of a drive shaft, bearing, seal, impeller and impeller housing. While the shaft, impeller and housing are considered non-expendable components, the bearing and seal are expendable.
Jimmie Johnson, MOOG-Equipped #48 Chevrolet Take Chase Points Lead at Kansas; Crew Chief Chad Knaus Wins ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award
Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #48 Lowe’s/Johns Manville Chevrolet moved into the 2010 Chase points lead with an impressive runner-up finish in Sunday’s Price Chopper 400 at Kansas Speedway.
Clint Bowyer, MOOG-Equipped #33 Chevrolet Win First Chase Event, Jeff Gordon Crew Chief Steve Letarte Captures MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award
Clint Bowyer and the MOOG chassis parts-equipped #33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet won Sunday’s Sylvania 300 Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The race was the first in the season-ending series of 10 Chase for the Sprint Cup events. Following the race, Jeff Gordon crew chief Steve Letarte was awarded the NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in recognition of Gordon’s sixth-place finish.
Tech Feature: Steering Gear Diagnostics
We need to understand the basics of how a power steering system works before we can develop an assessment technique. At its most basic level, the steering system’s power steering pump can generate up to 2,000 psi of hydraulic pressure. This hydraulic pressure is metered to a steering assist cylinder through a steering gear pressure control valve. Both the cylinder and valve are integral to the steering gear assembly on modern vehicles.