Tricks, Tips, and TechniquesThreads

The tricks, tips, and techniques submitted by the members of the email list cannot substitute for the proper manuals in describing a vehicle repair. To insure the safe completion of any repair, the mechanic must familiarize him/herself with the entire process required to safely perform that task. That may require training and certainly requires proper documentation. However, these threads are submitted by people who have actually completed these procedures, and their experience can be very helpful to others looking for firsthand information.


Banana Scale
A/C Checkout
A/C Condensation Drips
A/C Idle Adjustment
Body - Door Won't Open
Body - Fading Paint
Body - Glass Replacement
Body - SR5 Sticker Removal
Engine - Black Smoke
Engine - Blocked Exhaust
Engine - Broken Bolt Removal
Engine - Camshaft R&R
Engine - Coolant Loss
Engine - Dead Cylinder Test
Engine - Distributor Signal Generator
Engine - Drive Belt Adjustment
Engine - EFI Air Flow Sensor
Engine - EFI Fuel Filter Change
Engine - EFI Problems
Engine - EGR Valve Gasket
Engine - Exhaust Leak
Engine - Fan Pulley Removal
Engine - Front Seal R&R
Engine - K&N Air Filter Drying
Engine - Knock Sensor Fix
Engine - Motor Mount Broken?
Engine - Oil Change Tricks
Engine - Oil Filter Substitutions
Engine - Oil Leak Causes
Engine - PCV Valve R&R On A V6
Engine - Rough Idle Causes
Engine - Smog Test Tips
Engine - Thermostat Problems
Engine - Timing Chain R&R
Engine - Transmission Mounting Trick
Engine - Valve Adjustments
Engine - Water Pump R&R
Brakes - Bleeding
Brakes - Booster Test Sequence
Brakes - Parking Brake Cable R&R
Brakes - Rear Brake Drum R&R
Brakes - Rotors
Brakeline - Quick Fix
Clutch - R&R
Clutch - Throw Out Bearing Clip
Clutch - Pilot Bearing Removal
Dash Light Changing
Differential - Breathers - an ever popular discussion
Differential - Gasket Change
Differential - R&R
Differential - R&R - IFS
Differential - CV Joint R&R
Differential - Installation
Differential - LockRite Install
Differential - Pinion Seal R&R, and Crush Sleeve Torque
Fan - Electric
Fan - Clutch
Front End - IFS Ball Joints
Front End - Shimmy
Front Wheel - Bearing R&R
Front Wheel - Cone Washer Removal
Front Wheel - IFS Spindle Problems
Front Wheel - Tie Rod Pulling
Gas Gauge Check
Gloves
Heater Not Working
Mud Flaps
Name That Noise
Noises - Engine Ticking
Noises - Front End
Noises - IFS Clunk
Noises - Speedometer Cable
Noises - Squeeking Springs
Noises - Strange Clutch
Odometer Adjustment
Preparations For Deep Water Crossing
Radiator Flush
Rear Axle Seal Replacement
Sensor Light
Speedometer Correction Formula
Spring - Bushing Removal
Spring - R&R
Starter Problems (Solenoid Contacts)
Steering - Box Adjustment
Steering - Wheel Adjustment
Steering - Drag Link Rebuild
Tire Repairs - In the Field
Tire Wear Uneven
Tow Strap - Safe Usage
Towing A Truck
Transfer Case R&R
Transmission - Auto Tranny Maintenance
Welding Course - Brief
Windshield Wiper Problems

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