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KIA

Yes, that WAS a KIA engine. This thing must have VIOLENTLY self destructed. Once i got the crank to rotate again, things finally went smoothly.

Small engine / equipment

TORO, TORO, TORO.. Gave this chem sprayer a good once over, and cleaned out all the spray lines. Shes ready for the next golfing season.

It Drove In..

The vehicle effectively arrived at the customer's driveway. The customer reported smoke and a burning rubber smell. Upon examination, I discovered a seized timing tensioner, causing the belt to melt onto the water pump and pulleys. Surprisingly, the timing remained unaffected. After installing a new belt/water pump kit, the vehicle started and operated flawlessly.

Never have I ever

Never have i ever, built something that turned out like this. This was a rod my buddys shop was tearing into.

Old -vs- (re) New

Some repairs take extra steps, and attention to details. Like this valve lapping on this Geo Metro engine.

I don't work on Prius

Having dealt with a multitude of vehicles, it's evident that certain ones are less well-constructed than others. Take, for instance, this basic Prius battery that I reconstructed. While the rebuilding process wasn't overly complex, extracting it posed a challenge. These units are inadequately designed, featuring dissimilar metals and perplexing electrical problems. I'd recommend avoiding them.

More than one way..

..to skin a cat. This old civic got some delicate body work done. This was a first for me, but once it was all put back together, it seemed flawless.

Oreilly parking lot

Although not advisable for various reasons, consider establishing a convenient workspace in proximity to your preferred auto parts store. This approach facilitates job discovery, networking, and ensures easy access to necessary parts whenever you need to make a quick trip to the store.

Take a brake...

Irrespective of the type of service you're providing, it's imperative to inspect the customer's brakes. Especially when dealing with fleet or service vehicles, there tend to be multiple drivers who may not adhere to service schedules. Thus, it's essential to maintain diligence and adopt a proactive approach.

This Volvo is HOT!!

These fan relay units seem to go out a lot. This one was stuck on high, and kept draining the battery. Before identifying this issue, diagnosis included the usual, coolant temp sensor diagnosis tree.

Tune your carb

A blown head gasket doesn't necessarily manifest as "water in the oil." More commonly, it's characterized by exhaust gases entering the cooling system, with cross-cylinder compression loss being less frequent. In this particular case, the issue is attributed to an excessively lean fuel mixture.

Yes, its PINK!!

This 2006 Chrysler 300 engine decided to lock up one of the lifters. With a constant miss, we decided to rebuild it, (hone / rings / bearings) the whole 9. The owner specifically asked for "a hot pink engine", and with creative control of this project, well.. Here we are.

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