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| Extra hand 06/04/2025 in the Technical Tips Forum At times I use an AIR PUMP WEDGE. To hold things in place to get the bolts started. Most of the time a compressor mounted to the lower part of the engine just above the frame will need three hands to get in place and get all the bolts started. Air wedge u... | ||
| Stabilizer Link Testing 06/03/2025 in the Technical Tips Forum [Chassis: 18 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 2.0L] Vehicle was in for a suspension noise and as usual I check the links. Well, I usually grab the link and pull or push to check for play (I know it's even better to do this with the vehicle on the ground). I was... | ||
| voltage drop? 05/30/2025 in the Technical Tips Forum I drove a tractor trailer for a short time. I had one that wouldn't start and they called a mechanic. I think it maybe had 4 6v batteries. He had me try to start it and said "No, hold it a while". After a few seconds he put his palms on the batteries and ... | ||
| GM LS teflon fuel rail rings installation 05/29/2025 in the Technical Tips Forum Since we're more of a transmission shop I may be late to the party with this. We needed to replace those tiny teflon injection rail rings. A set came with a sizing "kit" but the guy tasked with doing it threw up his hands after ruining a few. Being the tr... | ||
| Paper punch 05/19/2025 in the Technical Tips Forum We probably all know the trick of removing a blind bearing with grease. I found that using wet toilet paper works the same and is much easier to clean off your tools and hands. Greg. |
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