Tech Tips February 2000
A Pattern in the Pattern; Plugging the Tube Hole; Sound a Short Alarm!; ‘Shared-Test’ for Radiator Fans; Not-Quite Junk Parts; VW Exhaust Clamps!
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Author: Import Service
Midnight Oil: Independent Trainer Series
Each of the trainers we’ve covered or will in this series brings a unique background to the things he teaches and the way he teaches them, and none is more unique than John Anello.
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The Joint or the Shaft?
One of these variable jobs is the different ways you deal with a defective CV joint.
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Honda Power Steering Fluid Flush
Some long-life consumables like power steering fluid should be periodically inspected.
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Green Means Go? No.
Alignment machines often color-code the display to indicate when adjustments fall into the specified tolerances, green usually meaning the parameter is now acceptable.
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Information Availability
This month’s “Front Counter Mechanics” addresses the future availability of service and repair information, but it’s not an editorial urging you to participate in the decision making process.
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Information
Shop Certification Program; Fourth Quarter Update; Future Technician Partnership; Wiring Diagram Service; STAR Program; Import Transmission Repair Manual; Estimating Guide; Labor Guide; and more…
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Hand Tools (January 2000)
Compact Shop Lights; Locking Socket Extensions; Knuckle-Saver Wrench Series; Long Nose Pliers; Fold-Up Hex Tools; Master Bit Socket Set; Wire Cutters and Strippers; and more…
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Diagnostic Tools (January 2000)
Fine-Focus Noncontact Thermometer; Automotive-Specific DVOM’s; Vetronix Engine Analyzer; Pocket DMM; Fiber-Optic Borescope; Fuel System Analyzer; Wiretap Probe; Ignition Primary Probe; and more…
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cybrrparts PRO: Service Information Website
Automotive repair history can be divided into two periods: B.C. (Before Computers) and A.C. (After Computers).
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