by Donnie Hurt | Apr 1, 2015 | CAMSHAFTS & VALVE TRAIN
NOISY, BUT NOT ALWAYS DEFECTIVE VALVE LIFTERS Hydraulic valve lifters are probably the most precision machined part inside any engine. It does not take much to cause one to operate incorrectly. In this case we are not referring to lifter failure due to metal to metal...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2015 | CYLINDER HEADS
BROKEN TIP A Volkswagon 1.8L turbo 20-valve cylinder head can be found in most shops across the country. Due to broken timing belts, new valves are often needed. If a valve tip breaks off at the keeper groove, after re-installation, it is not the fault of the valve....
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2015 | GASKETS & SEALING
A LITTLE TAPE, A LOT OF TIME Here’s a simple time saver for assembling high performance V8/V6 engines. When intake gasket port alignment is critical I use masking tape to hold the gasket in place on the head. You can then flip the gasket up to apply your sealer,...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2015 | OPERATIONS
MUSCLE IN THE OFFICE Cash flow is a vital part of every business…..let’s get better at it. -Cover yourself along with your business. Fill out a work order (if you don’t have one… create one). You want it to show: Customer information and the work the...
by Donnie Hurt | Mar 1, 2015 | OPERATIONS
VIN IN DOUBT Tired of getting the wrong parts? Give the wrong info to a parts person and chances are you’ll get the wrong parts. It is imperative when ordering parts for a late model application that you know the year, make, model, engine size and the eighth digit of...
