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A tailgate assist shock prevents wear and damage to your tailgate and eliminates by dropping the tailgate smoothly Just like the gas lifts on an SUV or hatchback, adding a tailgate assist shock kit to your tailgate provides for a smooth drop and helps assist lifting the tailgate back in place. NOTICE: I have not been paid by OrionMotorTech for this posting and I don’t receive any commission from the links in this post. I just think they make good stuff at a reasonable price Aftermarket tailgate assist kits install … Read More
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Torque sticks work by twisting during the hammer phase and then springing back between hammer blows Their torque value is calculated based on the diameter and length of the shaft. So torque sticks that are designed to tighten to a higher torque usually have larger diameter shafts or shorter shafts. An impact wrench doesn’t deliver torque like a drill Squeeze the trigger on a drill and you get continual torque. But an air or battery impact delivers pulses of torque. The sticks work because they apply torque to the lug … Read More
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This heavy duty brake pad spreader tool set is so much better than the tools sold at auto parts stores I’ve used a cheap caliper piston retracting tool for years. I never really liked it, but I never shopped around to see what else was out there. OrionMotorTech sent me their heavy duty brake pad spreader kit to try out. There’s no comparison. Here’s what I found. Here’s a disc brake pad spreader tool you can buy at an auto parts store Here’s the OrionMotorTech brake pad spreader tool set … Read More
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A master line disconnect set allows you to work on AC, fuel, heater, transmission, and oil lines All late model vehicles use some kind of snap-together line connectors on their AC, fuel, transmission and oil lines. It’s not impossible to disconnect them without this master line disconnect set, but it’s certainly much harder without the right tools. Worse than taking a lot more time, using picks to dislodge the locks on these connectors can damage them. Then you’re in a whole world of hurt. This master line disconnect set from … Read More
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Motor mount replacement cost Like most automotive repairs, motor mount replacement cost varies based on the engine design and whether the carmaker installed traditional rubber (elastomeric) mounts versus hydraulic, active or even magneto rheological mounts. In addition to the cost of the part, labor also varies, depending on how many mounts must be disconnected in order to raise the engine, and how many components must be disconnected in order to access the mount. Rubber motor mount replacement cost Traditional rubber motor mounts are the least costly, running from as low … Read More
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How motor mounts work and how they fail Motor mounts, also known as engine mounts, play a critical role in securing the engine to the chassis of a vehicle and in reducing engine vibration. There are three types of motor mounts; traditional rubber (elastomeric) mounts include two metal plates bonded to a rubber block or bushing, hydraulic fluid-filled mounts, and active motor mounts that are electrically controlled to reduce engine vibration. This article will discuss how motor mounts work and how they fail. How a traditional motor mount works A … Read More
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Symptoms of a bad motor mount As an engine creates torque, there’s always an equal-and-opposite-reaction to the torque twist. To keep the engine in place and resist twisting, carmakers secure the engine and transmission with motor mounts and at least one transmission mount. In a traditional engine engine, there’s a motor mount on the right and left side of the engine. However, in a transverse mount engine that can be three or four motor mounts. This article deals with the symptoms of a bad motor mount. See this post on … Read More
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Head gasket replacement cost Online Head Gasket Replacement Cost estimates are way off the mark If you do an internet search for head gasket replacement cost you’ll see that J.D. Power comes up first with a price of $1,000 to $3,000. There’s no way in hell you can get head gaskets replaced for $1,000, so their low price is way off (see the labor costs below). The 2nd hit is from Cartalk and they say the cost is between $2,000 and $6,000. Based on just the labor costs shown below, … Read More
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3 Way AC Manifold Gauge Set for R410a R22 R134a Refrigerant It’s impossible to fully diagnose and maintain your car’s AC system using just the single gauge on a DIY recharge kit. To do it right, you need a manifold gauge set. That allows you to compare high and low pressures to get an idea of how the system is working. See this post for more information on AC pressure gauge readings and what they mean. And see these posts for the full complement of AC testing and diagnostic methods. … Read More
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