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Tech Tip: Saturn Crankshaft Position Relearn/Adaptives Reset Procedure

You may see a tell-tale service light flashes after replacement of the ECC on 1996 and newer Saturn vehicles. When this occurs, a Crankshaft Adaptives Reset Procedure and Crankshaft Position Relearn Procedure (Flash) must be performed.

Tech Tip: Sheared Crankshaft Sprocket Keys Found on Some GM 6.2L Diesel Engines

A new, hardened washer, p/n 23504011, is available for improved clamp load of the crankshaft sprocket to the crankshaft by the crankshaft bolt. Installation torques for the hardened washer have been increased to 177 to 185 ft.lbs. (240 Nm /250 Nm).

Tech Tip: Oil Leak by Crankshaft Seal on Porsche Boxter Engines

Engine oil leaks in area of crankshaft sealing ring on flywheel side may be coming from the crankcase and intermediate-shaft flange bolts.

Tech Tips: FLASH Reprogramming – GM Crankshaft Variation Relearn Procedure

A Crankshaft Variation Relearn Procedure must be performed if on 1996 and newer GM vehicles if: the ECC was reprogrammed; the crankshaft position sensor has been replaced; or the ECC has been replaced.

Tech Feature: Diesel Crankshaft Basics

Whether in a gasoline or diesel-powered engine, the crankshaft is a key component. With diesels, the crank is typically thought of as bigger, heavier and harder to get in the aftermarket. Some preconceptions are factual, say experts, while others are unfounded.

Tech Feature: Balance Between Crankshaft and Related Components is Critical

Balancing used to be the exclusive domain of the performance engine. Stock grocery getters rarely were considered candidates for balance jobs. But that thinking has changed. Even standard, run-of-the-mill automobiles are sent from the OE with precisely balanced engines. And customers have come to expect nothing but the same when they look into having their vehicle’s engine rebuilt.

Tech Feature: Understanding Crankshaft Balancing

Since different rods and different pistons are different weights, it is impossible to make a crankshaft that is balanced “right out of the box” for any rod and piston combination. All crankshafts must be balanced to your specific rod and piston combination.

Tech Tip: Revised Crankshaft Sensor for Hyundai Engines

Question: I’ve noticed different crankshaft sensors on 2.7L Hyundai engines. Is there a revised sensor, and if so, which one should I use? Answer: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding a revised crankshaft sensor for 2001-’02 Hyundai 2.7L engines.

Subaru Tech Tip: Leaking Front Crankshaft Oil Seals

You may encounter a Subaru 1996-’99 Legacy, or a 1998-’99 Impreza or Legacy with a 2.5 L engine, with a leaking or dislodged front crankshaft oil seal. It may be necessary to remove the oil pump and examine the rear sealing plate of the oil pump.

Regenerative Braking Service

Regenerative braking takes the forward motion of the vehicle and turns it into electrical energy.