Cavitation ‘Bubbles’: The Archnemesis Of Water Pumps
The tiny “bubbles” of water pump cavitation can kill the pump. While you will never actually see the tiny bubbles of cavitation in pumps, you can see the damage of cavitation that looks like metal eaten by termites.
Serpentine Belts: Alignment And Wear
Belt misalignment can be caused by any of the accessory pulleys, or may be the result of improper belt installation.
Counter View: One Size Fits All? Not When Selecting Universal Electric Fuel Pumps
While universal pumps allow vehicle owners to restore function to many types of fuel systems, they are not intended for every situation
Engine Parts Last Longer Than Ever Before
Many engine hard parts are not kept in stock but are ordered from a warehouse or distributor as needed. So it’s important to let your customers know that some parts may not be available for immediate delivery.
Motor Mounts Tamp Down Vibration
Although the motor mounts on many vehicles are the relatively simple solid rubber and steel mounts, many import cars and luxury vehicles use liquid-filled “hydromounts” to minimize NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness).
Variable Valve Timing Sales Should Increase
Gary Goms illustrates the many issues facing parts professionals on vehicles equipped with variable valve timing.
Heat, Ozone Take A Toll On Engine Mounts
Despite appearance, any rubber engine mount is a wearing or expendable part.
Modern Vehicles Are Filled With Electronic Control Modules
Electronic modules have no moving parts, but they do age over time and may fail at any time for a variety of reasons.
The Valve Train Timing Market
The camshaft drive sprocket contains twice as many teeth as the crankshaft sprocket, which allows the camshaft to rotate at one-half crankshaft speed.
Don’t Overlook Replacement Belt Sales Opportunities
Most new car warranties will cover the timing belt for the specified period (if it breaks), but usually exclude any other drive belts because they are considered wear items.
Gaskets Don’t Last Forever
Oil leaks are a common problem with high-mileage engines regardless of the year, make or model of vehicle.
Anchor Industries Adds 229 New Engine Mount Line Numbers
All new numbers are now available and account for more than 84 million vehicle applications, which represents approximately 9 percent of the total U.S. vehicle registration. Anchor Industries recently added 229 new numbers to the company’s engine mount product line. All new numbers are now available and account for more than 84 million vehicle applications,
