Diagnosing a no start condition pays off with benefits. Get ASE certified and name your own starting pay!
Engine Performance Experts Are in Demand : My Story
Engine Performance Experts Are in Demand : My Story
I Think I'm Being Overcharged for Car Repairs
I Think I'm Being Overcharged for Car Repairs
If you think that you are being over charged for your car repairs, then you probably are. Have a price in mind and stick to it!
If you think that you are being over charged for your car repairs, then you probably are. Have a price in mind and stick to it!
Auto Repair Tools to Have when Fixing Your Car at Home
Auto Repair Tools to Have when Fixing Your Car at Home
Automotive tools should be kept around the house for those small repair jobs. Don't forget to add a on-board computer scanner to your tool collection at home.
Automotive tools should be kept around the house for those small repair jobs. Don't forget to add a on-board computer scanner to your tool collection at home.
Diagnosing EGR Valve Car Problems: Auto Repair Advice 101
Diagnosing EGR Valve Car Problems: Auto Repair Advice 101
When replacing an EGR valve, gun the motor a few times to clean out the carbon build up. Carbon build up is very common inside of the EGR valve.
When replacing an EGR valve, gun the motor a few times to clean out the carbon build up. Carbon build up is very common inside of the EGR valve.
How to Set Up the Minimum Idle Speed on GM's 3.1 Multiport in a 1990 Chevy
How to Set Up the Minimum Idle Speed on GM's 3.1 Multiport in a 1990 Chevy Z24
Checking and setting your basic idle speed needs to be done first before you continue diagnosing your cars idling problems. You will need an assistant to help you with this procedure.
Checking and setting your basic idle speed needs to be done first before you continue diagnosing your cars idling problems. You will need an assistant to help you with this procedure.
1990 Chevrolet Z24 Cavalier Rear Drum Brakes: Adjustment and Cleaning
1990 Chevrolet Z24 Cavalier Rear Drum Brakes: Adjustment and Cleaning
It is very important to clean and adjust your rear brakes with every front brake service. Your goal is to have an even braking system while trying to stop.
It is very important to clean and adjust your rear brakes with every front brake service. Your goal is to have an even braking system while trying to stop.
Diagnosing an Overly Rich Condition on 1986-1992 Ford 2.9 Rangers
Diagnosing an Overly Rich Condition on 1986-1992 Ford 2.9 Rangers
Some items to check for a rich condition includes, o2 sensors, MAP sensors, and the fuel pressure regulator.
Some items to check for a rich condition includes, o2 sensors, MAP sensors, and the fuel pressure regulator.
Tune Up Tips For 2000 Cheverolet Trail Blazer 4.3 Liter Engine
Tune-Up Tips for 2000 Chevrolet Trail Blazer 4.3 Liter Engine
Due to moisture and corrosion build up you should tune-up your vehicle on a regular basis. You will also be saving a ton of money by doing it yourself!
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Due to moisture and corrosion build up you should tune-up your vehicle on a regular basis. You will also be saving a ton of money by doing it yourself!
The Firing Order On A 1984 Cavaleir 2.0 Liter 4 Cylinder Engine
The Firing Order on a 1984 Cavaleir 2.0 Liter 4 Cylinder Engine
Knowing the correct firing order can speed up your car repairs. You must also know the cylinder order of the vehicle you are working on.
Knowing the correct firing order can speed up your car repairs. You must also know the cylinder order of the vehicle you are working on.
Auto Repair Tools To Have When Fixing Your Car At Home
Auto Repair Tools to Have when Fixing Your Car at Home
Automotive tools should be kept around the house for those small repair jobs. Don't forget to add a on-board computer scanner to your tool collection at home.
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Automotive tools should be kept around the house for those small repair jobs. Don't forget to add a on-board computer scanner to your tool collection at home.
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Upgrade turbo unit part V
sorry too busy to update this post. Finally turbo installed . Done all the piping and exhaust as well.
Owner can smile now .
Owner can smile now .
I Just Bought A Used Car Now What: Advice and Tips
If you are like most people you don’t have the time to have the car checked out before buying it. Most car lots have at least a thirty day warranty on the cars and trucks they sell. Having the car checked out is still an option that you have. The first thing you should check on is the, “the lemon law” in your state. This is just in case you run into a major problem with your newly bought used car. What I would do next is to take a couple long road trips in the car or truck you just bought. Notice everything that you experienced on your road trips and write them down. You would want to notice things like how the car drives and how it feels going over bumps. Monitor how the steering wheel and remember how it feels while braking and turning corners. Also see how the brakes feel to you at high and low speeds. Keep in mind that brake repairs can be very costly.
Notice any irregular noises such as the engine and the transmission noises. Make sure that when you first start the car up in the morning there are no internal engine noises. These type of notices can lead to expensive repairs later on down the road. One more thing to check when starting the car up, notice if you see any smoke coming out of your tail pipe. This could mean that you have leaking valve guide seals which again can lead to costly repairs.
And finally have the car or truck inspected by an ASE certified technician. Have him or her give the car a good looking over and have them write down what ever they find. Take your notes and the technicians report and revisit your used car lot. He may refund some of the money involved in getting the car fixed up for you. This will also save you some head aches later down the road if you have to take the car lot guy to court.
Look for leaks of any kind after your road trips. Look underneath your car for transmission or engine oil leaks. These leaks will start small and will get worse over time. Other leaks to look for would be the radiator and your power steering fluid.
So as you can see you still have time to check the car or truck you just bought and return it to the car lot guy within the thirty day limit. The lemon law can be found at, “car lemon .com.“
This New Blog 2.0 Auto Repair Savings Is Working Great
I wanted to thank every one for their emails and comments! This new pick a topic and go should help you the consumer find the articles you are looking for. I still have a few bumps to fix and hope to have this completed in the coming month. Happy Reading!
Upgrade turbo unit part IV
Finally done the cylinder head assembly . Dual layer radiator installed as well . Now awaiting the header to be modified and the engine ready to fire after turbo installed.
Top Engine Performance Out Of An Ordinary Car! Peak Power!
I have generated this list from 20 + years of experience and specializing in Engine performance with certifications from ASE. Keeping with this formula, I can not believe the power and performance and Increased gas mileage. I have maintained over all these years. Give it a try! 1. Replace all of your spark plugs after 2 years or 30,000 miles. I recommend changing your spark plugs with the manufacturers recommendations. Almost all manufacturers use the Platinum spark plug because they are built to last for a long time. The older spark plugs only lasted 12 months or 12,000 miles without being inspected or replaced. The electrodes would burn down increasing the gap for the spark to jump.
2. Replace your gas filter every 12,000 miles.- Most fuel filters are in line. This means if you follow the fuel line from the gas tank all the way up to the intake manifold, you will find the fuel filter located in this area. Most cars carry a 35 to 45 PSI pounds of fuel pressure through this filter. Any restriction by a few pounds will drop your power and performance output considerately. (means having to press the gas pedal more)
3. Replace your oxygen sensors every 60,000 miles.- The o2 sensors monitor and read the amount of oxygen content coming from your engine. Then in return they tell the computer how to adjust your injectors to compensate for the readings. Slow or sluggish 02 sensors will not respond to the changes as quickly as they need to be compared to new ones.
4. Clean Your Fuel Injection System every 12.000 miles.- A lot of automotive shops offer this type of service to the customer. What this usually includes is, cleaning your injectors with a very strong additive, cleaning up and around your throttle plate area, and cleaning your intake manifold with compressed air and a very strong cleaning agent. You would be surprised to see how much carbon, tar, and varnish is clinging to your fuel system walls and throttle plate. This carbon build up will actually absorb the air and fuel mixtures from entering your engine.
5. If Equipped, Change Your Timing Belt Every 60 to 90,000 miles.- Your timing belt is usually overlooked because you can not visually see the condition it is in. A worn and stretched timing belt will also rob your engine of the power it needs. After 60.000 miles the belt begins to crack and starts to actually stretch like a worn rubber band. The timing of your camshaft to your crankshaft will not be as good as when the belt was new.
The Diagnostics of a Troubled Car: Repair Tips 101
Have you ever been driving your car and all of a sudden it starts to run bad? It may hesitate and become hard to start? The next thing that happens is your check engine light begins to flash on and off. One answer is maybe your car needs a tune-up. Or it could also mean that you have just suffered some internal engine damage. One thing that we do know for sure is you should have your car inspected by a certified repair professional.
The first thing you need to do is either make an appointment or drive right in to your favorite auto repair shop. Ask for an “engine diagnostics” first before you ask for something else like a tune-up. Most people hope and pray that a tune-up will fix their problem and then get upset when you tell them it will not.
For instance they could be told that a valve spring is broken and the engine will have to be disassembled and then reassembled to fix the problem. Of course this is very bad news for them. But then again on the other side they could also be advised that a bad spark plug wire is causing all of these problems and the cost is very minimal.
After the diagnostics has been performed you could then make your decision on what to do. If you still want a tune-up then this would be the time to ask for one. Now you know the problem will be fixed and your car will be tuned up at the same time.
You will have to remember that problems will suddenly arise and you should have it checked out before it gets any worse. The bad sparkplug wire is an example of how a car problem can come out of any where and show up at any place.
Another example could be a leaking valve guide seal suddenly giving up and letting oil get inside the combustion chamber. This in turn will cause a spark plug to foul and not be able to produce a spark. Your engine will run bad and cause all of those previous symptoms too. In this case the engine heads will have to be pulled and rebuilt with new valve guide seals.
The point I am trying to make is for you to seek an honest repair shop and get your car diagnosed and find out what the real problem is first. Then if you think you need a tune-up then by all means ask for one then. You do not want to wait until something goes wrong with your car all of a sudden and then take it in for a tune-up. This will save a lot of confusion between you and your auto mechanic.
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Upgrade turbo unit part III
Some update
1) Cylinder head surface touch up done . Awaiting valve seal change and grind valve
2) Extra fan installed .
1) Cylinder head surface touch up done . Awaiting valve seal change and grind valve
2) Extra fan installed .
Upgrade turbo unit part II
Yesterday got the cylinder head removed , and sent to surface touch up this morning. I have snapped some photos of the cylinder head and block.
After use fine sand paper polish
Cleaned with scrapper and brush
Before clean
After use fine sand paper polish
Cleaned with scrapper and brush
Before clean
Upgrade turbo unit
Hi all ,
Quite a long time never post . Quite busy this few weeks , travel to kl every weekend to help my friend's GSR conversion . Damn that seller didn't give complete , many things missing and irresponsible. I really spend hard time to connect all the wiring for my friend . Pity him , alternator kong then air con compressor blown .... Pay RM10K for the stupid GSR . End up still need to top money for those missing parts .... For those who wish to transplant , pls take this lesson . Don't ever buy engine lantai or engine that dismantle from third party's car . Buy half cut will be better , don't greedy with their aftermarket setup.
Ok , back to upgrade turbo unit story . Got a gen 2 which already BOT. This BOT gen 2 send to northern garage for power upgrade and doing some overhaul. Below is the picture turbo unit before and after :p ..... Will update more later
Quite a long time never post . Quite busy this few weeks , travel to kl every weekend to help my friend's GSR conversion . Damn that seller didn't give complete , many things missing and irresponsible. I really spend hard time to connect all the wiring for my friend . Pity him , alternator kong then air con compressor blown .... Pay RM10K for the stupid GSR . End up still need to top money for those missing parts .... For those who wish to transplant , pls take this lesson . Don't ever buy engine lantai or engine that dismantle from third party's car . Buy half cut will be better , don't greedy with their aftermarket setup.
Ok , back to upgrade turbo unit story . Got a gen 2 which already BOT. This BOT gen 2 send to northern garage for power upgrade and doing some overhaul. Below is the picture turbo unit before and after :p ..... Will update more later
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