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Professional automotive forum for discussion of automotive tools, equipment and products. Although product representatives for tool & equipment companies do participate in a helpful way, this forum (like all areas of iATN) does not permit any advertising, so the discussion that takes place is by and for the users of the products. Discussion of special tool uses, solutions, and best practices. This forum is for experienced automotive repair professionals only, membership required.

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	Stick on wheel weight help needed! 05/01/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum I posed this question once before and was led to using "bada" brand stick weights. Can't get them anymore, and the ones I've gotten are a different number. Basically, can't seem to find any wheel weights that actually STICK! Any and all help appreciated. ...
	Sun VAT 40 carbon pile 04/29/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum I need a new carbon pile for my VAT 40. Does anyone know if they are still available? Don't want parts, want an assy. The copper plate on top of the top carbon disc was only loading in 2 small places and burnt up. The plate is warped. I tried sanding it a...
	Robinair 34700Z AC won't charge or recover on high side 04/19/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum We have a Robinair 34700Z AC machine. It will not charge, vacuum or recover on the high side. I have electrically tested the 2 high side solenoids (in the pack of 5) when you open the machine. The service place for the machines is 3 weeks out. Just wonder...
	Engine Analizers 04/13/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum My first analyzer was a Allen Smart Analyzer( 1600 model) If I remember correctly. Did any other members have and use one? I think they were made in a Kalamazoo, Michigan. Since you could not trade them in for credit, I gave it to our local Christian scho...
	VAT-40 schematic diagram 04/09/2024 in the Tool & Equipment Forum Hi. My Sun VAT-40 is acting up and I need to fix it. I have searched the internet and surprisingly cannot find a schematic. Would anyone happen to have it? Thanks.

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