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How to remove a gasket and gasket residue Gasket material and gasket adhesives can be difficult to remove. In the old days you probably used a sharp scraper or even razor blade scrapers, and then you finished it off with a rotary scrubbing disc. Use any of those methods on a modern aluminum engine and you can seriously damage the metals surfaces. In other words, ban all of those from your tool box. Here are the best ways to remove gaskets and gasket residue from a modern aluminum engine.   … Read More
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Wrench size for bolts and recommended torque specifications This is a standard wrench size for bolts along with recommended torque specifications. Use this chart as a general guide if you don’t have torque specifications listed in the shop manual. WARNING: SHOP manual torque specifications ALWAYS supersede this chart U.S. Bolt size and threads per inch and Metric bolt diameter and threads per mm
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Tips for painting a plastic bumper cover Painting a plastic bumper cover is completely different than painting a metal surface. And repairing a cracked bumper cover requires completely different repair methods. This article walks you through those difference and shows you how to get the best rusts when repairing a bumper. Repairing cracks in a plastic bumper Repairing cracks in a plastic bumper is a two-part process. First, you have to stitch the crack together to prevent it from separating. The best way to do this is to remove the … Read More
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Hyundai Ioniq power relay fire recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V459000 Power Relay Under Rear Seat May Cause Fire June 28, 2022 Potential Number of Units Affected 10,575 Summary of the Hyundai Ioniq power relay fire recall Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat. The subject vehicles may not have received the proper remedy components under Recall 178, a safety recall addressing an electrical pin fit … Read More
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Hyundai Transmission Recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V746000 Loss of Drive Power October 6, 2022 Hyundai is recalling certain vehicles equipped with 8-speed dual clutch transmissions (DCT) that may encounter drivability symptoms, such as rough upshifts, hesitations, or lack of motive power, and/or certain Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) such as P1C2D03. Hyundai will install a software update and, in cases where the vehicle shows P1C2D03, the transmission will be replaced. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash Potential Number of Units Affected 56,148 Vehicles affected by Hyundai Transmission … Read More
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Hyundai Santa Fe ABS module fire recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V810000 October 27, 2022 What is the Hyundai Santa Fe ABS module fire recall about? Certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport (AN) vehicles may develop an electrical short in the hydraulic unit assembly (HECU) (ABS module) which may increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. Potential Number of Units Affected 44,396 Summary of the Hyundai ABS module fire recall Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and … Read More
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Hyundai seat belt pretensioners exploding recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V816000 October 31, 2022 What the Hyundai exploding seat belt pretensioner recall is about In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. The front seat belt pretensioner may deploy abnormally in the vehicles described below, causing the MGG (Micro Gas Generator) to detach from the assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to install front seat belt pretensioner anti-separation protection caps.An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, … Read More
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Hyundai Kona loss of power recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V941000 December 16, 2022 What the Hyundai Kona loss of power recall about? On certain 2021 Kona Electric (OS EV) vehicles a low-conductivity coolant may leak inside the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) and may cause warning lights to illuminate and/or loss of motive power. The coolant leak is caused by insufficient sealing and housing cleaning omissions. This bulletin provides information on how to inspect the leak and replace the EPCU if a leak is confirmed. Potential Number of Units Affected 853 … Read More
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Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz Roof Molding Recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V038000 January 31, 2023 The roof moldings on certain 2022 Tucson and 2022 – 2023 Santa Cruz vehicles may detach during operation due to insufficient retention between the roof flange and mounting clips. A detached roof molding could create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect, and if necessary, replace the affected roof moldings. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V038000 Roof Moldings May Detach A detached roof molding could … Read More
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Hyundai Sante Fe Fuel Tank Leak Recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V028000 January 25, 2023 On certain 2022MY Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV) vehicles, the fuel tank may be built out of specification which could lead to a fuel leak. Follow the service procedure to inspect the fuel tank LOT code and replace the fuel tank if necessary. Improperly Molded Fuel Tank May Leak A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Potential Number of Units Affected 326 Summary Hyundai Motor … Read More
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