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Kent Bergsma Hard at Work on New Series of Advanced DIY Manuals
Kent is hard at work on his new series of advanced D.I.Y. mechanic series of manuals. The challenge for him has been trying to make the advanced technical side of the information still understandable to the average home mechanic. For example, explaining how to use electrical testing meters to test the function and health of a diesel pre-glow system is not an easy task. Describing how to fine tune the vacuum adjustments on a diesel automatic transmisson is even more difficult.
The new manuals will be printed and wire bound in a larger format (8.5 x 7 inches). This will allow room for more charts, schematics and larger pictures. Knowing that these manuals will be handled often, we are adding a plastic cover to help minimize grease spots.
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Q & A: Which SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil) Conversion Kit Should I Buy?
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The number one question we receive concerning our SVO conversions is, I have a diesel Mercedes and live in Anycity, USA. I want to get it right? There are so many choices on the market that it is confusing to know which one I should buy. Everyone claims their system is the best. What kit do you recommend?
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Check Your Radiator / Expansion Tank Cap
Over the years I have noticed that many owners never even consider replacing their radiator or expansion tank cap. I have seen some pretty bad ones come into the shop. A bad radiator cap hardly ever leads to severe problems, but it can be the cause of minor coolant loss and drips on your garage floor. The next time your engine is cold, remove the cap and carefully inspect the seal. in many cases you may see cracks in the rubber and a deformed seal as shown in this picture. We carry new caps for most models. They are inexpensive and the easiest do-it-yourself job I know of!
To find our new radiator caps type radiator cap in the search box on the right.
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