On this vehicle what may appear to be a leaking trans pan gasket could easily be an O ring at the electrical connector instead of the pan gasket. Here are the details
This tool attaches to the key in the ignition and then allows the user to take the controller around to the front of the vehicle and bump, start, and turn off the engine for testing. You can buy this tool at realfixesrealfast.co m
You don't convict someone of a crime based on your gut feeling. You need solid evidence. Finding the problem with a car is the same. If we gather the evidence, it will lead us to the problem. Here's an example.
An Oxygen sensor can be manually forced down to 0 volts and up to 1 volt. That is it's full range. So, if it will full range it proves that the sensor is good. Here is how to do it
A common problem on a Ford 5.4 is to have one of the spark plugs actually blow out of it's hole in the cyl head. This used to be a very hard repair. Dorman has come up with a repair kit that makes this job much easier. Here is out to make the repair.
Here's a tip that will help you from accidentally damaging the head gasket when you put the rear head on a transverse engine. We usually attach the exhaust manifold to the head before setting it on the block. This can make it a little off balance.
Sometimes it's very hard to gain access to spark plugs in order to perform a compression test. Here is how to do a relative compression test with a labscope.
This style rear brakes is a little different and can be difficult. There is a tool available that makes it much easier. This video will show you how to use it.
Sometimes when you remove a head it's easy to see that the valves are leaking. And, sometimes it's hard to tell. But you don't want to risk putting them back on without knowing for sure. Here's a simply and easy way to find out.
Scanners are great tools, but sometimes they aren't any help. That's when understanding the system, and how to test it is all you have. Here are some ways to find the problem
Scanners are great tools, but sometimes they aren't any help. That's when understanding the system, and how to test it is all you have. Here are some ways to find the problem
Scanners are great tools, but sometimes they aren't any help. That's when understanding the system, and how to test it is all you have. Here are some ways to find the problem