Tech Tip: Convertible Mustang Vibration – Got MIG?
Customers may come to you after many frustrating attempts by other shops to get an irritating vibration out of their 1996-98 Ford Mustang convertibles equipped with a 3.8-Liter engine. The vibration or shake seems to occur while driving at a steady speed of approximately 62 mph (100 km/h) on smooth roads. This problem may be due to the interaction between the body and the suspension.
Mitch’s World: How Could that Happen?
That’s the question we were asked…over and over and over again. “How could that happen? How could it be the wrong part? I bought it from the dealer and they were identical; I checked it myself!” Well, you’ve probably already figured out that they weren’t identical, because if they were, there wouldn’t be much to
Maintenance Essentials…, OBD II & Chassis Checks
All cars need maintenance. The fact is mechanical devices wear and fail in normal use, and deteriorate over time, so being able to diagnose a future failure has become a part of the automotive repair and service industry. Customers always ask how long it will be before a component will fail, and are usually not
Tech Info For Servicing Parts
Central Port Fuel Injection Diagnosis
Spicer Chassis Increases Control Arm Coverage by 129 Part Numbers; Publishes New Spicer Chassis eSelect Catalog
Spicer Chassis has increased its control arm coverage by 129 part numbers. The Spicer Professional Grade chassis part number announcement is part of a larger plan for Spicer to expand its first-to-market action plan, the company said. The new control arms arrive complete and cover applications ranging from luxury imports to heavy-duty pick-ups.
Selling Services: Mind Games…The Four Customer Types
I heard “Glen, help!” coming from the phone’s ear piece. It was a customer of mine that I recognized quite well. She was a regular customer, a good customer. It didn’t start off so well though. The first time I remember her bringing her Jeep Cherokee into the shop, the water pump was leaking. She
Point Of View: What’s Your Motto?
Motto: n. 1. A sentence, phrase or word inscribed on something, as a coat of arms, to express its purpose or character. 2. A brief expression of a guiding principle. When I think of mottos, the first one that comes to mind is the Girl Scout motto: On my honor, I will try: To serve
Tech Tip: Pinpointing Refrigerant Leaks on Today’s Vehicles
When a customer’s A/C system isn’t cooling well and the refrigerant charge is low, you know the system is leaking. The question is where? Fluorescent leak detection dyes are popular because they’re easy and inexpensive to use. All you need is a bottle of dye or refrigerant that has already had dye added to it.
Tech Tip: Convertible Mustang Vibration – Got MIG?
Customers may come to you after many frustrating attempts by other shops to get an irritating vibration out of their 1996-98 Ford Mustang convertibles equipped with a 3.8-Liter engine. The vibration or shake seems to occur while driving at a steady speed of approximately 62 mph on smooth roads. This problem may be due to the interaction between the body and the suspension.
Tech Tip: Replacing AWD Rear-Wheel Bearings on Subaru Vehicles
When replacing rear-wheel bearings on 1994 all-wheel-drive Legacy, Impreza and SVX vehicles, be certain not to over-torque the lateral link bolt that secures the two transverse suspension arms to the wheel bearing housing.