Getting to know SAM
These modules have been in production since just before the turn of the century, but if you still don’t understand their functions diagnosis will be more difficult than it has to be.
Performance Technician March 2015
Get ready for some interesting articles aimed at the technical skill level of our loyal Performance Technician readers. In this issue, our tech editor, Greg McConiga, gives us two in-depth, hands-on features: One on lifter subtleties, and another on the science of pushrods. Our professional super-tuner, Henry Olsen, gives us the best discussion we’ve even seen on what engine to choose for your vintage car/hot rod.
Nissan TechNews Winter 2015
Read about the disappearing ignition switch, Electronic Power Steering, Turbocharging and Direct Injection Gasoline technology (MR16DDT JUKE engine), and matte paint used on carbon fiber bodies.
The MR16DDT: Small Displacement, Big Output
A look at the MR16DDT turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engine in the JUKE, covering the engine design, direct injection system, turbo, and continuously variable valve timing. Also, a few service procedures and diagnostic considerations for this engine.
Shake Down Driveline Vibration – Diagnosing Driveline Components
While tracking down the source of bad vibes may not make you a lot of money, it sure can make you a hero to your customers.
Readin’, Writin’ and Racin’
There are some things that are just part of the program, like not recalling things as well as you once did as you put on a few years (okay, more than a few…). It seems I just can’t remember it all now.
Recovery, Restoration, and Resurrection: Part 2
From the last installment, we have an understanding, an evaluation and a preliminary number… Now what?
Meet my FavoritE Fabricator, 2
Creative work, indeed, and if tempered by these tips, profitable, safe, and pleasurable. Between racing, various projects, and the holidays, we finally got to sit down and discuss the last bits for this article. My last question for Dan Bowers was, “What things...
Volkswagen TechConnect Winter 2015 (V7 N1)
In this issueSix-Speed Secrets Keep 'em Comfy Camshafts Do Double-Duty Certified Collision Repair Facility
Get Ready for Aluminum and Ultra-High-Strength Steel: Mercedes-Benz 2015 C-Class and GLA-Class
It boils down to getting three things: application-specific repair information, proper tools, and a little practice with working aluminum alloys or using new welding equipment on the various grades of high strength steel.
Showcase: RAE
Since 1987, Reliable Automotive Equipment has been providing the collision and body repair industry with superior equipment, tools and service.
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE: Pulse Width Modulation – Dealing With EFI
You’ve been dealing with this concept ever since EFI became popular, but now applications are seemingly everywhere.
Volkswagen Certified Collision Repair Facility
Fixing the Car and the Process
VW Camshafts Do Double-Duty
VW exhaust valves have a
split personality.
Fuel Trim: Adapting to the Unknown
The concept has been around for decades, but many technicians still don’t get it. This clear explanation should help.
Troubleshooting A Vintage Distributor Ignition System
If the technician is capable of diagnosing problems with modern computer-intensive fuel-injected engines, he or she should be able to diagnosis (and repair) any ignition or fuel system problem encountered on a carbureted engine.
Keep ‘em Comfy – Volkswagen HVAC
Do you have a solid understanding of how these systems work? If not, your diagnosis and repair efforts will suffer.
Electronic Stability Control: It All Starts with an Idea
The way it works can seem pretty miraculous. Understanding it doesn’t require divine inspiration, however.
The Way of All Things
“What’s important is what we did and what we imagined doing while we lived.” No, I’m not going all philosophical on you, but once in a while something important occurs to me, something that reflects the very essence of our lives. In this case, how what we’re...
Volkswagen Six-Speed Secrets
Volkswagen’s quest for the perfect transmission brings us the versatile, reliable and, yes, different, DSG six-speed box Ever since the first automobile was built, automakers have been looking for the ideal transmission that would transmit power seamlessly from...
Performance Technician December 2014
In the December 2014 issue of Performance Technician, you’ll find how to properly diagnose and repair vintage vehicle ignition and carburetor problems. How to make fabrication safe and profitable for your shop. The next step in restoration – applying the evaluation and numbers.