Volkswagen Water Pump Replacement
We bought another loaner. It’s a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta that’s loaded with heated leather seats, heated power mirrors and the 1.8L turbo engine. It’s got the premium stereo and it’s my favorite color, black. It only has 125,000 miles on it and it’s current on its timing belt and other services. I thought we were going to have to do a minimum of service to get it ready to use as a loaner, until I noticed the temp gauge reaching for the red.
New FMI Water Pumps Set the Standard for Quality, Performance
Looking to improve your water pump business? Look no further than FMI Automotive. Each premium performance FMI water pump is manufactured with 100 percent new parts and designed to operate and withstand the highly stressful environment of today’s cooling systems, says the company.
FMI Automotive Launches Social Media Program
Florida-based water pump manufacturer FMI Automotive has launched a social media program on Facebook and Twitter.
New Reality TV Show Based On Female Car Mechanic
Oakes Entertainment and Pam’s Motor City are proud to announce “Car E.R.,” a new reality series starring Pam Oakes and the employees of Pam’s Motor City in Fort Myers, FL. Sponsored by ACDelco, “Car E.R.” follows Pam, Peter (her long time fiance) and the rest of the gang at Pam’s Motor City as they deal with tricky automotive repairs, esoteric customers, and serious attitudes within the shop. Of course, not everything’s a problem, and there’s a lot of fun and good times, too.
Tech Feature: Why Aftermarket Belts are Lasting Longer
Serpentine belts made of EPDM may last up to 100,000 miles or more before they have to be replaced. But that doesn’t mean they will last forever. A serpentine belt that’s aging or slipping may develop a hard glazed surface that makes the belt noisy. Aerosol belt treatments may quiet the noise for a while, but sooner or later you’ll have to replace your customer’s belt.
Tech Tip: Engine Coolants Not Just Water and Green Dye Anymore
Using water only, the wrong coolant, an improper mixture, contaminated coolant, depleted coolant, or poor water quality can result in corrosion and seal damage, leading to premature water pump failure.
Tech Tip: Correct Pulley for 1983-’87 Mazda 626 or 1986 B2000 Water Pump
There was a mid-year change by the original manufacturer to a different style pulley. CARDONE is now supplying two pumps, one with square pulley teeth and one with round teeth.
ASC Unveils New Website and Branded Packaging
The website has been completely redesigned with the consumer and installer in mind, providing easy access to an online catalog, cooling system information, technical articles and advice and new product announcements.
Priming the Preventive Maintenance — Water Pump Replacement
A water pump is a relatively simple component consisting of a drive shaft, bearing, seal, impeller and impeller housing. While the shaft, impeller and housing are considered non-expendable components, the bearing and seal are expendable.
Tech Tip: Shim Calms Chirping Noises in Honda Models
Some Honda owners may complain of a chirp from the lower timing belt area. The noise is most often noticed at idle, usually after the engine has warmed up. The probable cause is the idler pulley mounting surface is tilted, causing the edge of the timing belt to rub against the side of the pulser flange on the drive pulley (gear).
Diagnostic Solutions: Conducting Non-Intrusive Cooling System Inspections
Perhaps the best way to begin when we get a cooling system overheating complaint in our service bay is by using a series of quick, non-intrusive cooling system tests that establish the basics without removing major parts.
Tech Feature: Eliminating the Con-‘Fusion’ of Servicing Ford’s Mid-Size Vehicles
Nestled into the marketing space between the Focus and the Taurus/Five Hundred is the Ford Fusion. The Fusion came with a choice of four-cylinder and six-cylinder Duratec powerplants. The inline four-cylinder Duratec 23 is a 2.3L 16-valve DOHC engine.