The bread-and-butter Honda 5-speed is easy to diagnose and easy to repair. Part one of this two-part feature covers diagnostic tips, teardown, and inspection.
Honda Transaxle Repair
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Metric Thread Repair
Sure, stripped threads are aggravating. But think how dull auto repair would be without them! When threads do strip out, there are three basic ways you can restore them…
Right-To-Know Laws: How do they affect you?
Both you and your technicians are now required to know which materials in the shop are hazardous and how to handle these materials. Here’s what you need to know to avoid some serious fines or lawsuits!
K-Jetricks: Part Two
This is a continuation of the K-Jetronic diagnostic and service tips we first presented last April. When you know what to look for, K needn’t be a killer!
Toyota Ring And Pinion
Here are some tips about bearing and seal replacement on a popular, and very typical, rear-drive ring and pinion.
Carburetor Clinic: Aisan Two-Barrel – 1981-86 Toyota Tercels
Probably the most common breakdown on this carb is auxiliary accelerator pump (AAP) failure. Some techs argue that as long as the AAP holds vacuum, it’s okay. Others say that any sign of fuel residue in its vacuum nipple or vacuum line is reason for replacement.
Diagnosis: Time Is Money
We look at some good reasons to charge for what you know as well as what you do, and provide you with some ideas about ways to sell your skills.
Tech Tips
Nissan Timing Chain Holder; Many Applications For Windshield Washer Fluid; Pinpointing Electric Fuel Pump Noises; Jammed Relief Piston; Toyota Computer Harness Tip
K-Lambda Fuel Injection: Part Two
The second part of this Basic Training article on the closed-loop system helps you to solve some specific problems.
Honda Front Disc Brake Service
If you want the customer to “stop” back again for more service, don’t ignore the obvious on this Honda.