Carburetor Clinic: Solex Four-Barrel Part Two
Now that we’ve acquainted you with the pitfalls that await you in Solexland, it ‘s time to offer some remedies. This carburetor is just too expensive to toss in the trash without a struggle.
Tech Tips
SAAB Clutch Tool; Nissan Inline Six-Cylinder Timing Chain Tensioner; Oil Can Clutch Bleeder; Overfull Master Cylinders – Honda Accords
Carside Manner
I was in a shop the other day when a very well-dressed man approached the service counter. He identified himself as a first-time visitor…
Automatic Transmission Basics: Part One
Our presentation was admittedly very basic, but no apologies are offered, because no matter how many pumps, valves, and scroggins we put together to make these liquids work for us, the individual components and the principles behind them remain constant.
Tech Tips
KE-Jetronic Tester; Myster Engine Noise
Carside Manner
From the very beginning, we’ve used this space to offer our humble suggestions and the suggestions of actual shop owners on the subject of customer relations…
Volvo Blower Motor Replacement
This technique can cut your time beneath the dashboard when you replace the heater blower motor on 240 Series Volvos.
Toyota Rear Disc Brake Service
Here are some tips on servicing rear discs on a Celica Supra, including a close look at the mechanical and hydraulic components of the caliper itself.
Subaru OHC Timing Belts
Even though this Subaru 1.8 liter uses two belts, it isn’t at all frightening when you know a few tricks.
The Heart of Hydraulics
Pumps and pressures are the heart of many automotive components. Here’s a Basic Training look at fluids, their properties, and the pumps that move them.
Car Care Malls
Here’s a profile of a new wave in one-stop shopping. Car care malls offer everything from automotive service and parts to fast food and retail shops.
Audi 5000 Turbo Emission Overview
As computer chips replace vacuum hoses. the old concept of emission control changes. The Audi Turbo is a good example of new approaches to old problems.
Vernier Calipers
We talked about the use of micrometers in our April issue. But there’s another handy measuring tool available to you that is accurate, versatile, and easy to use – the vernier caliper.
Honda Auxiliary Valve
Honda CVCC engines have a third valve on each cylinder. It’s a tiny valve compared to the normal intake and exhaust valves. Like the intake and exhaust valves, it’s cam operated and has an oil seal to meter oiling at the top end.
KE-Jetronic Strategies
As with all the versions of this wonderful system, the basic fuel metering is hydraulic. Even if all the electrical spies at the front lines go south for the winter, the car will still run.
Fuel Quality Test Kit
Once in a while, a car can make you simply throw up your hands in total disgust. You’ve checked everything…
Carside Manner
It doesn’t matter how good you and your crew are at your jobs. Sooner or later, a customer will return to your door with something less pleasant on his mind than a discussion of yesterday’s football game.
Carburetor Clinic: Solex Four-Barrel
The Solex four-barrel carburetor was used on some Mercedes 2.8 L twin-cam sixes—alias the 110 engines.
Mitsubishi Electronically Controlled Suspension System
The 1989 Mitsubishi Galant GS has an electronically controlled, and very sophisticated, pneumatic suspension system.
Tech Tips
Removing Broken Bolts And Studs; Stuck Pilot Bearings; Stuck Steering Wheel Removal Trick; Stuck Timing Gear Locator Pins; Stuck Crankshaft Bolts
Vacuum Gauge Exploration
Journey into space with us on the Starship Vacuum Gauge. We’ll explore the mysteries of negative pressure in this feature length Basic Training.