Archive for August, 2009
Engine Valve Adjustment
Most internal combustion engines use poppet valves and rocker arms to control the flow of gases to and from the cylinders. To reduce the effects of thermal expansion, a small gap is left between the end of each valve stem and the rocker arm that pushes it. This gap will change slightly with engine usage [...]
Boost Gauge
For many people, automobiles are simply a way to get from point A to point B. They need them for work, shopping, going out and visiting friends. These people generally maintain safe speeds, wash the car periodically, and of course, make sure to get routine maintenance like oil changes and other preventative care. For other [...]
Starter Solenoid
Chances are when you are late to work or busy running all those errands you have put off, you are not thinking very much about the car that gets you from place to place. Unless you are an auto mechanic or someone who genuinely has a love of cards, chances are that you take your [...]
HID Conversion Kits
These days, it's all about the stylish, powerful HID lights, a controversial yet incredibly popular alternative to halogen lighting for your vehicle. Not even approved by the federal government, auto enthusiasts can’t keep their hands off these plug-and-play devices that run on Xenon gas and emit bright, color-tinted light. Safety, knowledge and knowing the law [...]
Tonneau Cover
A tonneau cover provides the items in your truck bed with much more than just safety from rain and the weather. They are also a useful way to make sure that the items that are stored in the bed of your truck are safe from thieves as well. The type of cover that you choose [...]
Drive Shaft Parts
There are many parts in the drive train that transmit torque from the engine to the wheels. These include the clutch, transmission, drive shaft and the differential. The role of the drive shaft is to transmit torque while allowing for movement of the differential. The two main drive shaft parts are the slip yoke and [...]
Wheel Hub Bearing
When's the last time you bought a trailer and tried to drag it behind your car without any wheels? I certainly hope your answer was "never." When it comes to trailers, wheels, and thus wheel hub bearings, are an extremely important part of the package when it comes to hauling. Luckily, it's doubtful you will [...]
Car Lifts
Car lifts are an essential requirement for any commercial garage or smash repair shop. They allow inspections and work to be carried out on the engine, transmission, clutch, drive shaft, differential, exhaust and suspension. There are many different types available which can make choosing the right one a difficult decision. There are car ramps, floor [...]
Goodyear Tires
If you ask a random sampling of people to name a tire company, chances are good that one of the companies they name will be Goodyear Tires. In fact, aside from Bridgestone and Michelin, Goodyear Tires is the third largest tire company in the world. There is a reason Goodyear Tires is so well known. [...]
Ford Clutch Kit
When you have to replace the clutch on your Ford vehicle, you will need a Ford clutch kit. The clutch on your vehicle is an important part of the vehicle's function and it will not run properly without it. You should do also some looking around to ensure that you are getting the best possible [...]
