Saturday, October 26, 2013
Do it Yourself Timing Belt Replacement
A timing belt that fails could lead to other serious engine failures and damage that could cost thousands of dollars to fix. Information on the replacement of a timing belt can be beneficial for automobile owners.
Identification
There are certain things that can help you to identify problems with your timing belt. Being aware of new sounds coming from your engine can be helpful. An engine that makes scraping noises is often a sign that a timing belt is worn and in need of replacement.
Replace
In order to replace a timing belt, certain parts need to be removed ahead of time, such as fan belts and timing covers. Also, some vehicles require that you replace the water pump when replacing the timing belt.
Time Frame
A timing belt is made partly of rubber and will wear out naturally over time. As a result, estimated intervals for replacement are about every 75,000 miles.
Friday, October 4, 2013
How Hard is it to Rebuild an Automatic Transmission
When an automatic transmission is working properly, it allows a driver to move a car or truck forward or backward by simply shifting a lever from one position to another. However, an automatic transmission can go bad and experience problems such as slipping or locking up in one gear. When this happens, an understanding of the challenge of rebuilding an automatic transmission can come in handy to auto owners.
Difficulty Level
Rebuilding an automatic transmission is generally regarded as a difficult undertaking because the repair shop must be familiar with your specific type of transmission. Automatic transmissions vary widely from one vehicle to the next and each requires totally different parts and tools to rebuild. For this reason, many repair shops will not take on the job of rebuilding an automatic transmission.
Solution
If you have trouble finding a shop with specific knowledge of your transmission, many repair shops will offer a simple solution to this problem. Instead of rebuilding your transmission, the shop can swap out your old unit for one that has already been rebuilt by the supplier.
Rebuild Versus Replace
One factor adding to the difficulty of rebuilding an automatic transmission is that it takes a considerable amount of time to tear down the transmission just to troubleshoot for problems. Consequently, serious problems with a transmission will often lead to a shop recommending replacement rather than rebuilding.
