Import Service, Author at Automotive Tech Info

Tour Guide II: Electronic Schematics

Nov 1992 | Electrical, Import Service

This follow-up article will take us to the next step and discuss the use of electronic schematics.

Carside Manner

Nov 1992 | Import Service

Since then he has moved to an independent shop, and has found repair procedures to be more complicated now that he doesn’t have access to current technical information and dealerships’ wealth of special tools.

Two Triggers and A Tester

Oct 1992 | Import Service

Whether it’s a better or easier way to get the job done, or a homemade tool that’s “not available in any store,” it’s obvious that there are folks out there with their thinking caps on.

Mazda RX7 Turbo: Part Two

Oct 1992 | Import Service, Mazda

Sticking with the basics, we eliminated as many obvious causes as we could for a warm high idle with occasional misfire, and an intermittent no-start when the engine was hot.

Breaking Into Lock Out Hubs

Oct 1992 | Import Service, Tires + Wheels + Hubs + Bearings

To complete the package, power was transmitted to the front wheels through universal joints that didn’t take kindly to radical changes in direction. Tire companies loved these vehicles almost as much as their heavily muscled owners.

Carside Manner

Oct 1992 | Import Service

There are more than a few classic lines floating around that are dead giveaways about what’s really going on.

Tech Tips

Oct 1992 | Honda, Import Service, Nissan, Porsche, Volkswagen

Honda Cam Seal Replacement; Nissan No-Start; Vanagon Cooling System Bleeding; Porsche Camshaft Lubrication; Volkswagen Engine Noises; Four Quick Tips; Honda Distributors

Around the Benz

Oct 1992 | Import Service, Mercedes-Benz

In addition to its diesel engine, the 260D sported an advanced box section chassis design, and independent front and rear suspension.

Tech Tips

Sep 1992 | Import Service, Toyota, Volvo

Turbocharger Parts Cleaning; Toyota Wiring Harness Repair; Volvo Diesel No-Start; Digifant Flooding; Cressida Crankshaft Timing Gears; Wheel Cylinder Replacement

Mazda RX7 Turbo

Sep 1992 | Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Import Service, Mazda

This month’s Driveability Clinic deals with combination platter of problems on a 1987 Mazda RX7 turbo. The car would start easily when cold and performed well under acceleration.

Author: Import Service