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Lisle 65700 tool removes broken spark plugs on Triton engines The 65700 Broken Plug Remover Kit For Ford Triton engines provides a three step kit to remove broken spark plugs on Triton engines that have seized in the engine head. The kit includes a unique Porcelain Puller Tool that snaps onto the terminal of a broken spark plug to pull the porcelain out. It also includes a Porcelain Pusher for when the porcelain breaks off in the spark plug tip and a Self-Tapping Puller to remove the seized metal tip. … Read More
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Learn how to install or repair a Trailer Connector using these Trailer Connector Wiring Diagrams If you’re wiring in a trailer connector from scratch, the connector you choose depends on the lights on your trailer. If your lights have reverse (backup lights) or electric trailer brakes, or an auxiliary power socket, you’ll need a connector with more wires. These trailer connector wiring diagrams cover the vehicle and trailer side views starting with the simplest 4-wire designs all the way up to the 7-wire designs. At the very least, you need … Read More
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Learn the purpose of the lower caliper guide pin sleeve Many late-model vehicles have different top and bottom caliper guide pins. The lower guide pin has a groove that holds a rubber caliper pin sleeve. The caliper guide pin sleeves can be either long or short, depending on the carmakers’ preferences. The sleeve is designed to reduce vibration and chatter during braking. How the sleeves work to reduce vibration and noise Some people call caliper pins “slide pins.” But their real name is guide pins because their job is to … Read More
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Learn what a P0138 code means, the most common causes, and the diagnostic procedure A P0138 Code is a generic trouble code defined as an O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2). Bank 1 is the part of the engine that houses cylinder number one. Sensor 2 is located after the catalytic converter. The sensor is used to check the oxygen storage capacity of the converter. The P0138 code means the Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a high voltage signal (over 999 mV) from the downstream sensor … Read More
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Learn what the P0846 Code means for a Nissan vehicle and how to fix it Nissan has issued a service bulletin #NTB17-034h to address a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration), hesitation on acceleration, lack of power or RPM flare, along with P0846 Code and/or P0746 or P0965 on the vehicles listed below. The service bulletin lists several items to check for wear including the counter shaft bearing and the condition of the CVT drive belt. In most cases, this transmission is going to require professional … Read More
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Learn why replacing the boot doesn’t fix a rack and pinion leak When the high-pressure seals wear out in a rack and pinion steering gear, you’ll see power steering fluid leaking out of the bellows-style boot. The fix requires replacing the steering gear assembly. But many DIYers refuse to believe that, thinking they can fix a rack and pinion leak simply by replacing the boot. Here’s why that won’t fix the leak. The wet boot is a symptom, not a cause The boots don’t hold any pressure. Their only job … Read More
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Learn how to buy a brake job without getting ripped off There are lots of unscrupulous repair shops out there and those places prey on uninformed consumer when it comes get new brakes. If you don’t want to get taken advantage of, you need to learn the tricks of the cheaters’ trade and just say no to brake job rip offs. Here’s what you need to know to buy a brake job. Avoid all chain and franchise operated shops Chains and franchise shops do an awful lot of advertising and … Read More
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Learn the typical cost to replace a worn or damaged turbocharger Like any mechanical component, turborchargers can eventually fail, most often due to lack of proper maintenance, and need replacing. It’s an expensive part and an involved repair. I”ll walk you through typical turbocharger replacement cost scenarios. Turbocharger replacement cost is at least $2,000 and up The turbocharger itself is the single biggest costThe turborcharger itself is often the biggest expense, typically ranging from $800 to $2,500 for most common automotive applications. The large variance in price depends on the … Read More
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Learn what a P0141 code means, the most common causes and how to fix the code A P0141 code is defined as O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2. Bank 1 is the bank of cylinders that has the #1 cylinder. Sensor 2 is the downstream sensor located after the primary catalytic converter. That sensor is used to monitor the converter’s efficiency. It’s a generic code, so it means the same thing on all brands. More about the P0141 code All oxygen sensors must reach about 700°F to give … Read More
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