Diagnostic Tools Are the Tools That Most Snap-On Made Their First Removable Sockets, Exten- Every Working Technician Wants to Learn About

INFORMATION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TECHNICIAN

JANUARY 1998 V O L . 1 1 N O . 1 Special New Products 1 9 9 8 January 1998 Vol. 11 No. 1

A GEMINI COMMUNICATIONS PUBLICATION Christopher M. Ayers, Jr. President/Publisher Karl Seyfert ASE Master Technician Editor Vince Fischelli Electronics Editor Diagnostic Sam Bell Randy Bernklau Lester Bravek Pat Etzwiler 8 Chip Keen Tools Jorge Menchu Paul Weissler Joe Woods What’s Contributing Editors N e w Michele Meeker Production Manager with Sandy Alexander Toollss Circulation Director Too Lori Scanlon 20 General Manager Tim Leiher Equipment Design Consultant Shop Accessories Editorial, Circulation, 32 Advertising Sales, and Business office:

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4 January 1998 , editor s notes

What will the hadn’t changed all that much from my grandfather’s technician’s tool box day. Sure, we had large roll around engine analyzers of tomorrow look and other diagnostic equipment in the shop that like and what will it might have looked strange to him. But the most contain? That ques- sophisticated piece of diagnostic equipment in my tion popped into my first tool box was a hand-held analog combination head when I woke dwell-volt-ohm meter. Just about all the diagnostic up in the middle of work I was capable of doing at that time could be the night last night accomplished with that piece of equipment. When and reminded myself I started doing starter and alternator repairs, I that I needed some- added an analog volt-ohm-amp meter to my thing to write about diagnostic arsenal. for this month’s Any self-respecting futurist worth his salt could “Editor’s Notes.” This probably tell you where this trend has been leading month’s issue con- us. While I started out taking things apart and tains so much infor- putting them back together just like my grandfather, mation about new an increasingly large percentage of my later years as tools and equipment a working technician were spent determining which and I’ve been immersed in it for quite a while, so I guess things needed to be to be taken apart and determin- you could say I’ve got tools on the brain. ing why they needed to be taken apart in the first One way to imagine the future is to look at the place. It was no longer safe to assume that something past. I’m sure the technician’s tool box of tomorrow needed to be taken apart just because it had covered won’t contain the same tools my grandfather’s tool a certain number of miles or had been in service for box contained. I still have a set of his Snap-on sock- a certain period of time. Things weren’t expected to ets and one of his early Snap-on ratchets that he gave break or need service, so when they did, finding out to me about 30 years ago. It was during his years as why could be a challenge indeed. a mechanic in the early part of this century that Today, diagnostic tools are the tools that most Snap-on made their first removable sockets, exten- every working technician wants to learn about. New sion, and ratchets. sets of shiny wrenches and brightly colored screw- It’s probably safe to assume that the very name drivers and pliers still hold their appeal, but they “Snap-on” was derived from these new tools’ ability can’t help us answer the who, what, when, where to snap on and off the various ratchets and exten- and how questions that keep us awake at night. All sions that were made available by the company back we can reasonably expect them to do is help us then. Before this seemingly simple innovation, quickly and safely take things apart and put them mechanics of the day had to rely on individual back together again once we have discovered the wrenches and socket spanners to tighten and loosen reason behind the problem. When you think about fasteners. The concept of quickly interchangeable it, that’s no small task. Just imagine getting through tools must have seemed like a great leap forward in your work day without your sockets, extension, convenience and versatility to my grandfather and and ratchets. his co-workers. As many of the new tools in this issue demon- According to my grandfather’s recollections, a strate, the contents of the technician’s tool box of the large percentage of his work days were consumed future will be interesting indeed. As an example, a with taking things apart and putting them back shop owner of my acquaintance recently told me he together again. That’s because cars of his era needed had used a boroscope to diagnose a damaged piston a ton of maintenance by today’s standards. The stan- and cylinder wall, without dismantling anything dards of longevity that we have come to expect from more than a single spark plug. Then he showed me our present day cars just didn’t exist back then. photographs documenting his recently completed Owners fully expected frequent oil changes and lube successful knee surgery utilizing a similar device. jobs, engine overhauls, transmission rebuilds, and My prediction for the future is that ever more pow- clutch and brake relines. More often than not, those erful diagnostic equipment will fight for drawer who ignored the maintenance their vehicles space alongside the sockets, ratchets, wrenches, and required ended up visiting the Ford garage where screwdrivers that we’ll continue to need well into my grandfather worked with their vehicles following the next century. With any luck, the cost of these a tow truck. new tools will remain within the reach of all techni- I can thank my grandfather for the arrangement of cians and shop owners who have the intelligence, genes that makes me want to take broken things dedication, and training to use them. apart and put them back together again. By the time I inevitably got into the car repair business, things —By Karl Seyfert

6 January 1998 Diagnostic Tools

Import Service is venturing into new terrain with this, the first issue for 1998. As you will see as you leaf through the magazine, we’ve gathered a large sampling of information on many new pieces of diagnostic equipment, general tools, shop equipment, information sources, and vehicle parts. While we have always provided you with these kinds of information in smaller doses in the “Information Station” and “Odds ‘N Trends” departments in the magazine, this is the first time we have devoted an entire issue to informing you of what’s new and exciting out there.

Before we go any further, we would like to thank System Analyzer from ABW (Circle No. 325), the the many manufacturers and suppliers who ScopeMeter Series II from Fluke (Circle No. 326), responded to our requests for information about the Personal Automotive Computer (PAC) from their products and services. After perusing this Snap-on and Edge Diagnostics (Circle No. 327), the issue, if you have a further interest in any of the Vantage MT2400 Power Graphing Meter from Snap- items you will find displayed, you are encouraged on (Circle No. 328, and the Engine Analysis System to use the Reader Response Cards that may be found from CODA (Circle No. 329). between pages 42 and 43 of the magazine. Any of We’ll give you a general idea of each tool’s capa- the companies that are listed on these pages would bilities, but we promise a more in-depth discussion be glad to hear from you, and may be able to provide in coming months. Next month, we plan to intro- you with additional information. duce a new feature called “Test Bench,” which will We’ll begin our new product coverage with a feature a thorough analysis and use of a single piece description of several pieces of diagnostic equip- of diagnostic equipment. We’ll give you the infor- ment. It’s a rather varied lot, with everything from mation you will need to make your equipment buy- exhaust emission analyzers to cooling system ing decisions a little easier. testers. The group includes the ADL 7100 Lab Scope from UEI (Circle No. 324), the Model 70600 Cooling —Import Service

8 January 1998 If you are familiar with the Snap-on LS-2000, the ADL 7100 In addition to the standard memory card that covers secondary Lab Scope from UEI should look pretty familiar to you. UEI ignition systems, fuel injectors, mass air flow sensors, and originally developed the LS-2000 for Snap-on, and is now wheel speed sensors, six additional memory cards are also marketing their own version of the tool under their own name. available, These cards contain more specific waveform The basic scope comes with a memory card that provides information on Ford, GM, and Chrysler as well as general a database of 23 known-good automotive and training domestic, Asian, and European models. UEI plans to waveforms. The ADL 7100 is equipped with DMM-style test introduce additional waveform cards to keep pace with leads, and a variety of specialized probes can be added changes in underhood systems. This should ensure a long for advanced system testing. service life for the tool.

After selecting a sample waveform, the ADL 7100 configures The ADL 7100 has the ability to store up to eight additional itself so you are ready to start testing the component or system waveforms and setups in memory. If you have used all of mem- as quickly as possible. The unit has a minimum digital sample ory in the scope, and you’ve got something you want save for rate of five megasamples per second on both channels simulta- posterity, saved waveforms can be downloaded to a PC. The neously. The specialized leads for secondary ignition analysis cable shown plugs into the scope, then attaches to the PC via its shown here are included with the standard ADL 7100 package. serial port. UEI supplies a version of Waveform Manager with An inductive pickup for amp testing and a cigarette lighter its scope to PC kit. Other types of waveform storage and data- power supply cable are is also available at an additional cost. base software can also be used with the ADL 7100.

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ABW Cooling System Analyser Analyser is the material that it's made from: plastic. The cost is ABW promotes its 70600 reasonable as a result (you can Cooling System Analyser buy an Analyser for just about (not “Analyzer”—ABW is an what it costs to buy two standard Australian company) as being cooling system tester adapters), “The world's first radiator pres- but we'd be willing to pay more sure tester that doesn't use for an all-metal model. adapters.” Just to be mean, the first vehicle we tried it on was a Volkswagen Quantum. The Analyser didn't work—it needed an adapter. But to be fair, it would be easy to make an adapter for the VW. Drill a 3/4” hole through the center of an old coolant tank cap, and voila, there's your adapter. The Analyser seals the radiator opening by means of an inflatable rubber bladder. Hook the Analyser over the radiator neck, pump twice to inflate the bladder, slide the switching valve on the Analyser to the left, and pump to pressurize the cooling Analyser On Radiator system. Once the cooling system has been pressure tested, you can adjust the Analyser to automatically maintain the cooling system’s rated pressure as the vehicle warms up, which enables you to continuously monitor the temperature and system pressure. Trapped air is vented through a second clear vinyl hose that can be routed back to the coolant reservoir, or into a jar containing indicator dye if you suspect a blown head gasket. The vent hose has a second benefit: when Analyser Detail you release pressure, excess coolant drains into the hose instead of burping all over the radiator. The Quantum wasn't a fair test —the opening in the coolant tank is just too large for the bladder to seal—but on every other vehicle tested, the Analyser performed flawlessly. One other feature in the Analyser’s favor is the ability to store it in its blow-molded case without having to remove the thermometer—thereby saving Analyser In Use wear and tear on the o-rings. The only feature to dislike about the

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If you’ve been reading Import Service for any length of time, Another feature of the ScopeMeter 98 has been improved on the you’ve seen several mentions of the successive incarnations of Series II. The size of the on-screen menu text that guides you the Fluke Automotive ScopeMeter. We can trace our interest in through the scope setup process has been increased. the ScopeMeter back to the original 97. So what’s new with the The scope starts out by asking some basic information about ScopeMeter Series II, you ask? The biggest news is a new type the vehicle you are working on, then takes you directly to a of display that produces a much brighter image than the menu that further defines your intended scope usage. original 98. The new display is easier to see in all kinds Once you finish, the scope is pre-configured and ready to of light. Like Rudolph’s nose, you could even say it glows. test. If you’re a traditionalist, full manual control of basic scope functions is still possible.

The ScopeMeter 98 Series II has several advanced record func- The standard ScopeMeter 98 Series II package includes the tions. The unit features Plot Readings, Min/Max Trend Plot, necessary inductive trigger pickups for secondary ignition Intermittent Record, and Flight Record. Once you’ve recorded a analysis. Fluke also manufactures several specialized series of signals or a single waveform, they can be saved and automotive probes for measuring such things as vacuum, recalled for later viewing. A scroll feature allows you to scan pressure, and amperage. The Series II can be easily configured through the recorded information, much like viewing a movie. to take advantage of these specialized probes. For example, The unit includes an internal memory for stored waveforms, the input sensitivity when working with an inductive amp and waveforms can also be downloaded to a PC using probe can be adjusted using the unit’s setup menu. FlukeView software.

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The Personal Automotive Computer (PAC) from Snap-on is Like two of the other pieces of equipment in this article, a truly modular tool. The combination of a PAC base unit and the PAC can receive additional information via plug-in memory the PACPro 5 in 1 module shown here transforms the PAC into cards. Individual memory cards for the PAC provide detailed a four channel diagnostic oscilloscope. The PAC base unit uses information about Domestic, Asian, and European engine a touchscreen interface, so the number of buttons and switches management systems, ABS systems, and electronically on the face of the unit are kept to a minimum. Snap-on plan controlled transmission systems. Additionally, software several additional diagnostic modules for the PAC, two updates to the PAC’s operating software can be accomplished of which we will be discussing here. This modular plan via a PC and serial cable. Info can also be downloaded should assure a long tool life. from the PAC to a PC.

The PACBoost module gives the PAC operator the additional The last module we were able to test is the PACGas module. capability of injecting simulated signals into a vehicle system. This converts the PAC unit into a hand-held five gas exhaust The PACBoost piggybacks on the PACPro module, and allows analyzer. Those of you who are working in enhanced I/M areas you to trigger larger current draw components, such as fuel may find the PACGas module handy, as it will allow you to injectors. This is an unrestricted signal generator, so you’ll do a road test to simulate the conditions present during a want to have a thorough understanding of the circuits loaded mode I/M 240 test. If you’re lucky enough to have involved before you start sending large amounts of current a dyno, the PACGas can still go along for the ride. A PAC through them. In other words, don’t call Snap-on if you module for ignition analysis, a scan module, and a accidentally fry a control unit. breakout box module are also planned.

14 January 1998 The Vantage MT 2400 Power Graphing Meter from Snap-on We don’t have the room here to explore all of the Vantage’s new is another tool that has been around for a while now. But some capabilities. To summarize, Version 2.0 software includes a new recent changes have given it some additional capabilities that European database, domestic coverage including OBD II, 20 the original version just didn’t have. These changes are made screen review capability with cursor, and a long-term memory possible by a new Version 2.0 software card that replaces that can save up to five screens. The unit also supports three the original card under one of the unit’s side covers. new pressure and vacuum transducers as well as improved The first time you turn the unit on after the card change, screen navigation and faster access. All of these new features the Vantage automatically reconfigures itself to take can be exploited by scrolling through the Vantage menus. advantage of the new software.

Like some of the other equipment we’ve describe here, the The Vantage can store up to five screens in its long term, Vantage will configure automatically for a specific test, based non-volatile memory. Turning the unit off or changing the on the information you provide and the choices you make while batteries will not erase stored screens. Additionally, screens working through the various menus. As an example, we wanted can be printed or downloaded to a PC using Snap-on’s PC Link to capture an injector waveform for this photo. Audi isn’t software. Other waveform database programs may also be included in the Vantage database, but the basic selections adapted for use with the Vantage. If you’re a new user or need in the Waveform Viewer helped us produce the waveform a refresher, the Vantage also includes a 10 Minute Electronics you see here. No need to waste time configuring time Class that can be read directly from the screen of the unit. and amplitude for a particular signal.

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CODA Engine OTC, Bear) to an EAS. Analysis System The EAS software is updatable by using the CODA web site at: The heart of the CODA Engine . Analysis System (EAS) is a five- gas analyzer, but to call it a gas analyzer is to do it an injustice. The EAS lets you see combustion events the way an oscilloscope lets you see ignition events. But, unlike a scope, the pattern doesn't blur when you snap the throttle. The exhaust is the written record of the combustion process, the EAS lets you decipher it.

The EAS sensors include O2 input, injector pulsewidth, engine vacuum, rpm, and ground. The brains of the EAS are contained in its Windows 95- Screen Capture based software, which stores the Figure 1 five-gas and sensor readings while it simultaneously calcu- lates and stores about a dozen other values, including air/fuel ratio, Lambda, and volumetric efficiency. It does this under all engine operating conditions: starting, idle, snap throttle, cruise, and deceleration. Once the values are stored, they can be played back frame by frame. The EAS uses a specially- modified gas bench that enables it to take approximately 200 sam- ples per minute. The EAS can detect the misfire of a single spark plug during snap throttle acceleration. The sample pattern shown in Figure 1 at the top of EAS this page was taken from a 1996 Figure 2 BMW 5-series. An erratic misfire would develop as soon at the CTS registered 11 degrees Celsius, and would go away once the engine was fully warmed up. The left hand part of the screen shows a pulsewidth irregularity just before the raw air/fuel readings start to climb and the by- products of ideal combustion start to plunge. The basic hardware for the EAS is shown in Figure 2. A EAS Retrofit Kit retrofit kit (Figure 3) is also Figure 3 available to convert any Andros- based exhaust analyzer (e.g.:

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are selected Bucking Pickup A stalling or bucking symptom on 1994-96 Nissan Pickup models may monthly by be caused by a broken or loose ground wire. These symptom may occur monthly by when accelerating from a stop, or when hitting a bump while at cruising speed. the editors of Check the black ground wire at the harness connector for the air flow meter. Repair the wire if it is broken, then reroute the harness to give it more slack. The engine moves around quite a bit during acceleration, so Import there needs to be enough slack in the harness to accommodate this movement. This condition will not set a Check Engine code.

Service and Tom Wayman Southlake Nissan the Crown Point, Indiana Timing Belt Adjustment

NAPA Echlin A double system of an eccentric-mounted pulley and an auto tensioner are used to keep the timing belt tension properly adjusted on Mitsubishi technical 2.0 liter engines (Plymouth Laser, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon in turbo and non-turbo models). When servicing the timing belt, the official procedure calls for setting the preload of the pulley against the belt while staff. the tensioner is pushed out of the way and locked in place with a retaining pin. Seeing the torque wrench dial while preloading the pulley may be difficult in the tight space in the engine compartment. If you aren’t sure of the adjustment, there’s one quick way to know if you have the correct preload. If the preload is properly set, you will be able to remove and rein- stall the tensioner retaining pin into auto tensioner without any difficul- ty. The recommended preload is 2.2 ft-lbs, then the pulley should be locked in place with its mounting bolt. It’s very important to get the belt tension set properly on these engines. If you don’t, there’s a good chance that the timing belt will suffer from a premature failure.

Richard Scalzo Chuck’s Import Auto Service Darien, Illinois

18 January 1998 DK Motor Revival Throttle Synchronization Several BMW 750iL models have come into our If you have an Infiniti J30 in your shop that is shop with poor running complaints. More times experiencing hesitation or loss of power symptoms, than not, the cause of these problems has been the make sure the throttle chamber plates are properly DK motors that are part of the electronic throttle synchronized. The adjusters locknut may come control system on this model’s 12 cylinder engine. loose with age and engine vibration. The replacement cost of the DK motors is approxi- If the adjuster locknuts are okay and all base mately $1400 per motor. adjustments are within specs, check the camshaft position sensor visually by removing it. Check for red “rust dust” in the drive pin housing. The drive pin mates half-moon to half-moon with the camshaft. The sensor drive pin may be “beat up” due to back and forth movement. R&R the sensor to resolve the problem.

Brian Williamson FIXT Automotive Dover Plains, New York

Car-To-Car Memory Saver

Most import vehicles do not have a “hot at all times” cigarette lighter. The lighter is only powered up when the ignition is in the ON position. This makes the 9-volt memory-savers that plug into the cigarette lighter just about useless for saving computer memories. If you’ve got more than one car in At $1400 a pop for BMW throttle control DK motors, the shop and you need to temporarily disconnect a you might as well experiment a little before ordering a battery for any reason, try this instead to keep the replacement. What the heck, it’s already broken. memory alive: • Purchase two lighter plugs equipped with eight foot Before replacing a motor, we have found that it’s leads from Radio Shack (P/N 270-021 @ $3.49 each). worth loosening the four bolts that secure the motor • Solder the leads from both lighter plugs together. by about a 1/4 of an inch, then spraying tuner cleaner Make sure the polarity remains consistent between (available at Radio Shack) on the DK motor contacts the two cigarette lighter plug leads. The ribbed wire before reassembling the motor. Make sure the seal is lead is the power lead and the plain lead is the properly installed before re-tightening the screws. ground lead. (Editor’s Note: An in-line fuse to protect both vehicles from an accidental short might be Greg Glasper a good idea. Werner’s Garage, Inc. • Also purchase one or two Y-cables (a lighter sock- Fort Wayne, Indiana et with battery clips P/N 270-1527 @ $5.99 each). • If the vehicle’s lighter is hot with the key OFF, sim- Honda Hot Restart ply plug one end of the lighter plug jumper harness into the vehicle’s lighter receptacle. A faulty EFI relay may cause hard hot restarts on • Now plug the other end of your memory-saver into 1990-92 Honda Accord and 1988-91 Honda Civic the cigarette lighter receptacle of another vehicle to models. Parking in the sun may also produce these keep the disabled vehicle’s computer memory alive. symptoms. The EFI relay is located in the upper left • If either or both of the vehicles do not have “hot at side of the dash, where it’s particularly hard to all times” cigarette receptacles, plug the Y-cables reach and even harder to test out. into the jumper harness, then attach the positive bat- Symptoms may include “no fuel,” “no spark,” or tery clip to the alternator positive terminal and the both. The relay is stamped “Mitsuba,” and is usual- negative clip to an engine ground on either or both ly brown in color. vehicles.

Mike Craft James Halderman Andy’s Toyota-Honda Sinclair College Portsmouth, Ohio Dayton, Ohio

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withTToooollss Digital Remote Fuel Pressure Gauge Set Refrigerant Management Equipment The Digital Remote Fuel Pressure Gauge Set from Fluoro Tech, Inc. has announced Waekon includes, in addition to the T2001 Remote their new FM4000 series refrigerant Gauge, all hoses, quick disconnect couplers and management equipment along with adapters (male & female) needed to access the fuel their recently formed partnership supply of the fuel injec- with DuPont. The FM4000 Series is tion systems up to 1996 comprised of three models. The domestic and import- Model 4000-134 processes R-134a. The Model 4000- ed vehicles (annual 12 processes R-134a and the Model 4000-12-134 is a updates kits offered). single circuit dual machine processing both R-12 Extensive research has and R-1 34a. The DuPont Model 4000-1 34a process- provided a uniquely es SUVA® 1 34a. The FM4000 Series’ powerful detailed Instruction onboard microprocessor allows it to recover, recycle, Manual & set of Vehicle recharge & flush automotive A/C systems with ease. Application Look-up In addition, its refrigerant management system Tables which outline specific guidelines for the records all refrigerant usage data and records this application and usage of the manifold and adapters data for the last 200 jobs. The FM4000 features an provided in the kit. Tables are vehicle specific and LCD screen that walks you through each step, allow- provide pressure readings and ranges needed for the ing even inexperienced technicians to immediately diagnosis of fuel injection problems. Conversion use the FM4000 with no prior training. The FM4000 charts and illustrations are included to aid in trou- is available in many languages, including English, bleshooting fuel injection systems. Other kits avail- Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and able include the Domestic & Foreign Master kits Chinese, with other languages available upon (FIDM01-D & FIFM01-D) and the Domestic & request. Fluoro Tech produces a complete line of Foreign Basic Kits (FIDB01-D & FIFB01-D). All kits automotive A/C service equipment including its light- are also available with an Analog Gauge (FIGM01-A, weight portable FM3000 and FM3600R series recov- FIDM01-A, FIFM01-A, FIDB01-A, & FIFB01-A). ery/recycling systems. Waekon Fluoro Tech, Inc. Circle No. 200 Circle No. 201

20 January 1998 Gold Medal Limited Edition Tool Storage Unit freely without binding at tight, offset angles. Unlike With its extensive security, convenience features competitive brands, the new deep swivel sockets and striking patriotic artwork, the Gold Medal offer more interior depth to accommodate taller fas- Limited Edition tool storage unit from Snap-on Tools tener heads. Like all SK sockets, these Company allows top technicians to reward them- new swivel impacts feature the selves with one of the highest quality storage units in patented SureGrip® design which dri- the industry while proudly displaying their commit- ves the side of the hex fastener, not ment to excellence. Designed for elite automotive the corners, which provides more service professionals, the Gold Medal Limited torque and positive grip on the fas- Edition’s top chest depicts an American eagle soar- tener head avoiding breakage. The ing dramatically in front of a waving stars-and- 3/8” drive deep swivel impact sock- stripes. A seal on the roll cab proclaims this unit “A ets are available in metric sizes from 10 mm to 19 Tribute to Excellence.” The unit was created by mm individually, or in 10- and 7-piece sets. They are combining two of the also available in fractional sizes in 3/8”, 7/16”, 1 /2”, company’s most popular 9/16”, 5/8”, 11/16”, and 3/4” versions or in a 7-piece set. tool storage chests, the Socket sets come packaged in an attractive plastic tray. KRL7003 roll cab and the SK Hand Tool Corporation KRL1203 top chest, and Circle No. 203 offers unprecedented security and convenience fea- ® tures. A high-security tubu- Raytek Raynger ST 3 lar locking system and non- Raytek has introduced the latest addition to its slip drawer liners, each portable series of infrared thermometers, the new to the industry, keep Raynger ST3. Priced at $249 US, the ST3 is the low- tools safe and in place. As est priced noncontact thermometer with laser sight- with other Snap-on® tool ing on the market today. This compact unit features storage units, the Gold Medal Limited Edition offers high resolution and accuracy, with dual temperature exclusive Lock ‘n Roll® drawers to prevent acciden- display and a subzero temperature measurement tal opening when the unit is being moved. Double- range of -32 to 400 degrees C (-25 to 750 degrees F) wall steel construction ensures durability. A as standard features. The ST3 has tenth degree reso- portable tote tray in the roll cab offers unprecedent- lution for precise measurement, and temperature ed convenience with a pull-up handle for carrying accuracy is one percent of the reading—twice the tools to a job; the chest also features an easy-to-clean, level of accuracy previously available. The large protective rubber mat when the work is done. At 66- backlit display is easy to read 1/2 inches, the Gold Medal Limited Edition provides and laser sighting provides easy access to drawers and compartments and an pinpoint accuracy, especially exclusive design feature allows technicians to opt in dim light conditions. A for keyed-alike locks. Once unlocked, extra-deep protective hard case is drawer pulls allow for easy opening. included with every unit. Snap-on Tools Company The Raynger ST may be used Circle No. 202 in a variety of automotive applications. Automotive Deep Swivel Impact Sockets technicians can measure inlet and outlet temperatures For mechanics who require better access to hard-to- of catalytic converters, mea- reach fasteners, SK Hand Tool Corporation has sure exhaust manifold temps to detect misfiring introduced its new line of 3/8” drive deep swivel spark plugs, pinpoint the location of radiator core impact sockets in metric and fractional sizes. Made restrictions, detect malfunctioning fuel injectors, entirely in the U.S. of premium alloy steel for check sensor temps to scope readings, troubleshoot improved strength and performance, the new deep brake, electrical and A/C systems. Using a noncon- swivel impact sockets incorporate an independent tact thermometer will isolate temperature problems ball swivel joint design that allows the socket to turn fast and cut diagnostic time from minutes to seconds.

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For automotive professionals this is great news. high-speed, cobalt or carbide drill When time is an issue, speed and accuracy allow bits with 118° or 135° angles, split- technicians to complete more jobs with fewer come- point or masonry bits. The unit fea- backs. This translates into satisfied customers and ture a rugged, portable, powerful increased profitability. motor, diamond wheel, and weighs Raytek 5 lbs. The Model 7505P sharpens Circle No. 204 3/32 to 3/4-inch bits and costs $169. The Model 5005P sharpens 3/32 to 1/2-inch bits and costs $129. Autodiagnos ACE Darex Circle No. 206 “ACE” is a computer-based information system that 12 Volt 3/8-Inch Driver/Drill With Work Light communicates with the Autodiagnos Multi-Tester Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has introduced plus. This is accomplished a value-added drill/work light combination kit with its with software, a fiber optic 12 Volt 3/8” Driver/Drill (Model 0407-22). converter box and a fiber The work light features: optic cable. Maintaining • 120° pivoting head for optimal use the critical concept of working with a “live data • a uniform light pattern to eliminate dark spots and rings stream” for fuel injection and engine management • a polycarbonate lens that resists abrasions and analysis for European cars and Honda vehicles, the damage due to impact benefit of “ACE” is time savings. Time savings is • glass-reinforced nylon housing and bezel for long life. accomplished through advanced fault finding fea- The Driver/Drill is supplied with a charger and a 12 tures and pre and post repair documentation Volt 1.3 Amp-Hr. battery that can be charged in one techniques. Selected “ACE” features include: hour. The driver/drill uses two • “ACE” identifies engine management systems. speed ranges: 0-1000 RPM for • Helps the technician locate the ECU and the proper general purpose drilling and adapter and cassette for diagnosis of a particular vehicle. screw driving, and 0-350 RPM • Upon identifying a faulty signal, “ACE” will when extra torque is required to automatically present information about the drive large screws. The drill functional principles of the engine management system. weighs less than four pounds but • The faulty signal can be viewed graphically and still offers the power and perfor- compared to a “known-good” signal. mance of heavier, less compact tools, and offers • Circuit diagrams, relevant to the faulty signal are five clutch positions to control fastening torque automatically presented. All circuit diagrams and screw depth. feature hyper text links that automatically display Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation detailed information about the subject circuit. Circle No. 207 • Prior to making the repair, all relevant data, along with other comments about pre-repaired conditions Automotive Video Teams Up With Wire can be saved to a file called “malfunctioning sensor” and a print-out can be made of the test report. Tap Company • After repair, the system is then re-checked to Automotive Video, Inc. (AVI), producers of diagnos- confirm that the repair is successful and that no tic training video cassettes, has teamed up with faults are present. The test data may be saved to Precise Instruments Company, to market their 8-inch a new file called “replaced sensor” and a insulation piercing electrical test probe. This is a printout of the test report produced. permanent tool, not a throw- Autodiagnos away. The tip can be resharp- Circle No. 205 ened and is also replaceable. The probe will accept standard volt- Drill Doctor® Precision Drill Bit Sharpener meter tips (.080-inch diameter), phone tips, straight banana plus leads, sheathed and Darex’s new Drill Doctor® renews dull drill bits to like- retractable banana test leads. AVI states that reports new sharpness with pencil sharpener ease. Sharpen from their instructors and customers who have used

22 January 1998 the probe find it to be invaluable for reaching those mation in color or black and white, as well as add hard-to-reach wires in today’s cars. For more infor- notes or comments to keep with the customer file. mation on the wire tap probe or video training tapes OTC’s GTI software is completely compatible with offered by AVI, you can contact Automotive Video at the OTC Enhanced Monitor and Pathfinder ‘96 and (800) 718-7246 or visit their web site at ‘97, as well as the new OTC Perception lab scope http://www.auto-video.com. and MicroGas 5-gas analyzer. Automotive Video, Inc. OTC Circle No. 208 Circle No. 210

New Grease Gun Perception Hand-Held Lab Scope Lincoln’s new model 1160 air-operated grease gun is The OTC line of diagnostic tools has grown with the the first U.S. made, fully automatic, continuous introduction of the multi-talented OTC Perception. cycle unit. It features fully automatic operation for This low cost, 2-channel lab scope/graphing multi- continuous grease flow when the trigger is meter is designed to keep pace depressed, exclusive air motor design (patent pending) with changes in technology and to ensure consistent self-priming and ergonomic design vehicle systems; updates will be for easy operation even in hard to available over the Internet from reach spots. the OTC Bulletin Board. With An exclusive flip-over follower the Perception in hand, the eliminates grease bypass, a heavy technician can easily capture duty spring provides prime reten- those elusive ‘glitches’ that tion, and there is a locking follower occur. Recognizing the differ- rod for easy loading. The Lincoln ence between normal and 1160 also boasts three way loading unusual signal patterns, the OTC Perception will with the optional 91108 filler nipple. save and store the data for detailed analysis and Lincoln Automotive Group repair. In addition, the OTC Perception has a vehi- Circle No. 209 cle-specific database holding information about almost every domestic and most imported vehicles on the road. Accessing the database allows the tech- New Software Puts Vehicle Data On nician to review wiring diagrams with wire colors, The Big Screen function, and pin numbers, as well as find the rec- Viewing live data from three of OTC’s diagnostic ommended test procedure. The OTC Perception tools takes on an entirely new look with the intro- gives the technician the ability to test and compare duction of GTI (Graphic Tool Interface) software. two signals simultaneously. The split screen func- Technicians can now view sensor data and gas traces tion displays any two modes at once; multimeter and in a graphic form, in full, vivid graph, graph and scope, or scope and multimeter. In color on their shop PC monitor for the multimeter mode the tester displays up to three accurate diagnosis of vehicle measurements at once. It measures volts, ohms, problems. With GTI software on dwell, duty cycle, peak to peak, peak volts, injector the computer, the technician can pulse width, injector on time, firing kV, burn kV, and select a specific set of up to six burn time. Displaying the screen information on the different sensors to graph on the shop’s PC monitor is also possible with the simple screen at one time. Or, up to 63 addition of a cable (No.3341-03) and OTC’s new GTI digital readings can be displayed. (Graphic Tool Interface) software on the shop PC. Comparisons can be made at a glance, and those Viewing information on the screen is made easy minute trouble spots, drop outs or spikes can be because of its large size. Measuring 3 x 3-3/4-inch, detected easily. The user-friendly Windows format the screen is clearly visible under even adverse light- lets the technician scroll through the menus quickly ing conditions. The OTC Perception comes packed and use the keyboard to input commands. Road test as a set, No.3820, complete with a set of color-coded leads, information can be taken back to the shop and a secondary ignition lead, and a 110 volt AC wall adapter. downloaded quickly to provide graphic proof of the OTC problem sensors. Users can also print out the infor- Circle No. 211

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Universal Pulley tive battery or other 12-volt DC power supply. UV- absorbing/fluorescence-enhancing glasses come Holder with every lamp. Kits are available which include a A great time saver, this lamp, glasses, 8-oz. spray bottle of GLO-AWAY dye unique tool from KD cleaner/remover, and a custom-molded plastic Tools is designed to trap and hold bolt-on pulleys by carrying/storage case. the mounting bolts on most applications. When used Tracer Products in connection with tan clutch wrenches it is especial- Circle No. 213 ly useful for removing and replacing thermostatic fan assemblies while eliminating the need for various- SpectraGas 5 Gas Emission Analyzer sized holding wrenches. Applications include: Ford trucks with 2.8L, 2 9L, 3 0L, 4 0L, 4 9L and 5.0L MPSI’s SpectraGas is a portable 5-gas emission ana- engines; Dodge trucks with 3.9L, 5.2L, 5.9L, 8.0L and lyzer engineered for testing V10 engines; GM trucks with 4.3L, 5.0L and 5 7L gasoline engine perfor- engines and Jeeps with 5.2L engines. A Three Piece mance and diagnosis. It is Fan Clutch Wrench Kit, including the new Universal used as a diagnostic tool by Pulley Holder #3471 and KD fan clutch wrenches automotive service techni- #3422 and #3136-76 may be used to remove and cians to diagnose and trou- replace thermostatic fan assemblies while eliminat- bleshoot engine and emis- ing the need for various-sized holding wrenches. sion related problems on Applications are the same as those for the Universal gasoline vehicles. The compact stand-alone design fea- Pulley Holder #3471. tures an easy-to-read back lit display for measuring KD Tools Hydrocarbons (HC), Carbon Monoxide (CO). Nitric Circle No. 212 Oxide (NO), Carbon Dioxide (C02). Oxygen (02), Air to Fuel Ratio (AFR). engine RPM, Oil Temperature and more. Emission data may be displayed in percent con- New Technology In Leak Detection Lamps centration, parts-per-million (PPM) and grams per Tracer Products introduces a major advance in auto- mile (estimated). MPSI motive leak detection with their new Tracerline® TITAN TP-8000 and TP-8200 UV/Blue lamps. Circle No. 214 Because of a new breakthrough filter technology (patent pending) and revolutionary lamp design, Medium-Duty Mechanics’ Hand Tools these new lamps offer users two major features that are not possible with other 12-volt lamps: Wright Tool Company, a manu- • They produce up to 30 times more useable leak facturer of socket and combi- detection light-even more in many cases, and; nation wrenches, has intro- • They produce the light exactly within the range duced a new line of products of every fluorescent dye on the market today! under the COUGAR™ name. So, there is more of the light the technician needs The American-made, medium- to fluoresce all dyes. duty line of hand tools is manufactured to Wright The result? The TP-5000 and TP-8200 make all man- Tool’s high standards, but priced in the mid-level ufacturers’ fluorescent dyes glow brighter than ever range. The new line is designed especially for con- before possible! “Light tractors and maintenance workers who don’t need a years ahead” of the compe- premium line, but still want high-quality tools that tition, the TITANs make they can depend on. The tools carry a lifetime guar- vehicle leaks much easier to antee. The COUGAR line is comprised of more than locate. The TITAN lamps 300 tools, including a full line of 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” are UL listed, C-UL listed socket wrenches in standard and deep, inch and met- and CE approved. The TP- ric sizes; all required ratchets, adapters and exten- 8000 and TP-8200 come sions; as well as combination wrenches in inch and with 14-foot (4.3 m) cords metric sizes. with alligator clips to con- Wright Tool Company nect to any 12 volt automo- Circle No. 215

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Phoenix Injector™ new fluid, virtually 100 percent of the old fluid can Phoenix Systems has announced its new line of be replaced. The TRANSTECH also allows for easy Phoenix lnjectors—professional tools designed to transmission filter replacement. Using the automatic bleed clutch and brake sys- “drain pan” switch to flush out the used transmis- tems, and much more! Never sion fluid, pan removal and filter replacement again will bleeding clutch becomes cleaner, easier and safer. Product features systems in Ford Ranger, Ford and benefits include: F-Series, Jeep or GM trucks be • 12-volt battery powered—makes the unit portable, a problem. Using the patented • 42 quart “clean fluid” reservoir—allows for Reverse Fluid Injection (RFI) multiple services, system, fluid is injected at the • Audible low fluid alarm—a good safety device, slave forcing air up through the system and out the • “Clean” and “Dirty” ATF flow meters—a great master cylinder reservoir. For difficult jobs, the injec- customer visual aid to show them the dirty tor can be used to employ the Pulse Generator tech- fluid that is coming out of the transmission. nique to overcome surface tension of trapped air in the MotorVac Technologies, Inc. system. Standard methods of pressure and vacuum Circle No. 217 bleeding can also be performed. Unlike other bleeding tools, the Phoenix lnjector™ is brake fluid compatible, FI Pressure Test Kit thereby allowing the injector to come in direct contact with the fluid. Each stroke injects brake fluid into or S&G Tool Aid has introduced a Comprehensive Fuel out of the brake or clutch system, making this an effec- Injection Pressure Test Kit for checking gas fuel tive flushing tool. Phoenix Systems recommends injection systems on virtually flushing contaminated systems before performing RFI any car or truck. This versatile on ABS systems. kit tests multi-port, throttle Phoenix Systems body and C.I.S. K-Jetronic fuel Circle No. 216 injection systems. It features two gauges, one with a hang-up hook for 0-100 psi (0-7 BAR) TRANSTECH Transmission Service System applications and the other 0-50 psi (0-3.5 BAR) for accurate Designed to exchange virtually all of the used auto- low pressure readings. The bleed-off valve with 6’ of matic transmission fluid in a vehicle’s transmission, translucent hose safely depressurizes systems after the new TRANSTECH Transmission Service System completion of testing. There are adapters for special can increase a shop’s profits by reducing the time it applications, assorted hoses, hose barb fittings and takes to do the service to approximately 10 minutes. clamps. All components connect together easily for This new turnkey transmission service system from fast hook-ups. The kit is supplied in a durable plas- MotorVac Technologies, Inc. is easy to use and is tic storage case with numbered positions to easily compatible with most foreign and domestic vehicles. identify all components. A complete instruction TRANSTECH connects through transmission manual is included. cooler lines and provides a clean, “environmen- S&G Tool Aid Corp. tally-friendly” and systematic Circle No. 218 approach to servicing automatic transmissions. The unit will flush virtually all of the old transmis- Brake Fluid Tester sion fluid and replace it with the new fluid while the engine is Shark Industries offers its new idling. Normally, when a techni- 9000 Brake Fluid Tester. The cian drains the transmission, the tester boils a small amount of torque converter, clutch drums fluid and displays the boiling and the valve body will retain point on an LCD in less than a large amounts of old, burnt and dirty fluid. By allow- minute. Unlike other testers, the ing the vehicle’s transmission pump to flush out the Shark unit can be placed in the old fluid while the TRANSTECH system pumps in master cylinder at up to a 45

26 January 1998 degree angle, turned on and left until it displays the way piercing clips. Scope leads can be shared using results. The technician can then perform a brake the AES 08-86 banana plug with a BNC adapter. The fluid flush if the fluid is beyond 2 percent water product converts meter inputs from banana plugs to contamination. The tester can be checked for proper BNC connectors, allowing the operator to use BNC- calibration with distilled water. The unit is powered style lab scope leads with the meter. With AES by leads which attach to the battery. Two other mod- Wave! Windows-based software, users can capture els are available: a tester with a rechargeable battery screens from the Snap-On Vantage (and many other and a high temperature unit (up to 650 degrees) for scopes) into an easy-to-use database which can be testing fluids in some European Ford vehicles. saved, converted to graphics, printed, etc. Shark Industries Automotive Electronics Services Circle No. 219 Circle No. 221

Tool Carts Multi-Angle Ratchet Waterloo Industries offers a complete line of profes- Truecraft Tools offers its six-piece Spline Drive sional tool carts. The new Traxx Series 12-Drawer Multi-Angle Ratchet sets in both 3/8” and 1/4” Tool Cart (TRX1412) features all full-extension ball versions. The ratchet sets bearing drawers, large casters, permit a multitude of handle/can holder and MDF adjustable configurations at work surface. Waterloo’s Pro various angles while the flex Series WI-1512 is also a 12- handle allows 180 degree drawer, 41” cart, but it has ball rotational positions. The bearing slides on the top full- tools are particularly effec- width drawer and friction tive on hard-to-reach fasten- slides on all other drawers. ers. Each set includes a reversible ratchet head, flex Both carts are sized to fit 40”. handle, two offset joints, a 2” extension and spline tool chests on top, if desired. The BOSS 6-Drawer drive adapter packaged in a see-through tray. Cart (BSX1406) is a 40” tool cart specially designed Truecraft Tools to store body shop tools. Also new at Waterloo is the Circle No. 222 Pro Series 52” Mobile Tool Cart with full-width ball bearing top drawer and 12 full-extension drawers Drill Kit with standard slides. Waterloo Industries Snap-on Tools offers the Blue-Point ETBT9600KC Circle No. 220 Cordless T-Handle Drill Kit. The even weight distribution provided by the T-handle shape creates a bal- Scope Accessories anced feel, enabling technicians to use it for longer periods, says Snap-on. The 3/8” keyless chuck lets Automotive Electronics Services (AES) offers four the operator change bits quickly and easily. A six- added-value accessories for Snap- position torque setting allows On Vantage users. Because this easy selection of the right popular diagnostic meter does not torque for the job — as high as offer AC input coupling, this 110 lb. in. The forward/reverse makes it difficult to troubleshoot lever is conveniently located alternator ripple, says AES. The for one-hand operation. The problem is solved with the AES drill features a no-load drill AC Filter Lead which filters out speed of zero to 1,000 rpm and the DC (steady) portion of the sig- a no-load drive speed of zero to 333 rpm. A conve- nal so technicians can concentrate on the AC nient plastic carrying/storage case is included. It (always changing) signal. The AC Filter Lead can holds the drill and its quick one-hour charger, and also be used to perform cranking compression tests. has room for an optional second nickel cadmium 1.3 The Snap-On Vantage does not include shielded test Ah battery pack. leads. When noise is a problem, AES 03-60 Shield Snap-on Tools Leads clean up the signal. The lead includes two 5- Circle No. 223

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Work Light Universal Hose Pliers Central Lighting Div., Central Tools, Inc. offers the Schley Products, Inc. has developed pliers specially FeatherLite Work Light which provides even light- designed to grip heater hoses in ing over a wide work area. The FeatherLight features confined areas and break them an energy efficient 15 loose from corroded fittings. SP watt bulb and internal Tools’ Universal Hose Pliers fit shock absorbers to pro- 1/2” to 3/4” hose. This set of vide outstanding impact pliers has the ability to power resistance. The light is rotate the hose to break it loose from its fitting. In the available with 25’ and same motion, the pliers can be rotated 90 degrees to 50’ cord lengths with or without cord reel. The swivel easily pull the hose from the fitting. end hook provides additional versatility by permitting Schley Products, Inc. the light to be directed to the primary work area. Circle No. 227 Central Tools, Inc. Circle No. 224 EIM Tester Asian Diagnostic Software Innova Electronics Corp. offers its countertop EIM Vetronix Corporation has Tester for testing OEM and announced that its OEM-validated, aftermarket ignition mod- dealer-level diagnostic software for ules. The unit includes 24 Honda, Toyota, Suzuki and Kia custom molded cables and applications is now being offered can accurately test nearly all to aftermarket service providers for of the most commonly the first time. Vetronix says that replaced ignition modules. It’s the only tester on the over 40 percent of new vehicles market that can test the inductive modules used by manufactured worldwide are ser- most import car manufacturers, says Innova, and viced at the dealer level with diag- it’s easily upgraded to test new modules as they nostic products it developed. Through agreements are introduced. reached with OEMs, the company is now able to offer Innova Electronics Corp. ScanTest Software for Honda/Acura,Toyota/Lexus, Circle No. 228 Suzuki and Kia vehicles. All four software programs run on the Vetronix MasterTech Tester. Tight Spot Tool Kit Vetronix Corporation Circle No. 225 Sidewinder Products Corp. offers the 65-piece Tight Spot Tool Kit featuring Diagnostic Workstation three patented specialty tools together with a com- Interro Systems’ PDW100 Personal Diagnostic plete range of sockets, dri- Workstation gives technicians the ability to perform vers, bits and accessories comprehensive engine analysis both on the road and stored in a professional in the bay. It includes a complete hand-held engine carrying case. Sidewinder and ignition analyzer with 4 channel lab scope and Speedwrench combines 4 channel/6 panel multimeter, the capabilities of a stan- a lockable roll-around cart, dard reversing ratchet with portable 4 gas emission analyzer, those of a 90 degree speedwrench. Lockit Socket and OBD-II scan tool. Interro says locks the socket onto the extension, holding up to the workstation gives the feel of a 350 lbs. Spring U-Joint incorporates a spring fitting “big box system” at a fraction of that retains the U-joint’s semi-rigid form for inser- the cost, plus the benefits of tion into tight spots, without limiting the flexibility portable testing. of the swiveling joints. Interro Systems Sidewinder Products Corp. Circle No. 226 Circle No. 229

28 January 1998 Tube Tool A/C Vacuum System Valco Cincinnati offers Tube-Grip, TIF Instruments, Inc. offers the TIF9100 Electronic a handy tool for improving the dis- Vacuum System, a three-in-one tool pensing of materials from flexible which performs all functions needed to tubes. Tube-Grip provides greater properly evacuate, dehydrate and leak accuracy and more constant pressure check any system. It replaces a standard than squeezing tubes by hand. Valco vacuum pump, vacuum gauge and leak recommends using it with its RTV silicone products. detector. The compact diagnostic sys- Valco Cincinnati tem works on both R-12 and R-134a systems. The oper- Circle No. 230 ator simply hooks it up to any A/C or refrigeration system, turns it on and periodically checks the evacuation Flexible Scope process — no guesswork. A newly designed valve allows you to isolate the system for leak checking, and MDS Inc. has announced the release of a new state- an oil contamination sensor tells you when to change of-the-art Flexible Fiberscope. According to MDS, the oil. A built-in automatic venting system and on/off the new PS2000 offers features switch combination prevents rotor lock-up, a common not available on even the most problem with most vacuum pumps. expensive scopes, yet it is the TIF Instruments, Inc. lowest priced scope of its kind Circle No. 234 in the industry. MDS Inc. Mini-Adapter Set Circle No. 231 Moody now offers a complete selection Terminal Repair Kit of precision miniature tools recommended for use with the optional Utica Kent-Moore/SPX Corp. has introduced a new and torque screwdriver or other 1/4” updated Terminal Repair Kit (J- hand/cordless driver application. 38125-B). This updated kit now Blades are hardened, black finished includes five complete terminal alloy steel. The 35-piece Mini-Adapter Tool Set trays, five standard removal tools, includes an insert bit adapter, a power drive bit adapter, three crimp tools and an ultra- and many sizes of slotted, Phillips, Japanese Cross torch, providing technicians with Point, Torx/Tamper Torx, hex and nutdriver blades. all the right tools for wiring har- Moody ness repairs. Individual terminal Circle No. 235 trays and their contents (terminals, clips and sleeves) are also available Battery Analyzer in individual packages for inventory replenishment. Midtronics’ MicroPro 815 Digital Battery Kent-Moore/SPX Corp. Analyzer has been designated as an Circle No. 232 essential tool by Lexus as part of a new battery testing program. Technicians just input a battery’s stock number or Tool Case CCA/CA rating into the MicroPro 815’s Top Drawer Products offers digital pad, and within seconds they get an accurate a Tool Case which displays up reading of not only the battery’s state of charge, but more to 200 tools in a cupboard- importantly, battery condition. If the unit delivers a type design which may be “Replace” reading, technicians also receive a special placed on top of a tool cart. warranty code to be used on all paperwork. With a The case uses a minimum of space and maximizes tool Midtronics conductance tester, technicians can also accessibility. The counterbalance feature helps prevent tip- determine immediately when the vehicle’s battery is over, while a sturdy paddle latch ensures security. good but the charging system needs attention. Top Drawer Products Midtronics Circle No. 233 Circle No. 236

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Expanded Used Oil-Fired Boiler Line space-saving configuration. The GPI-95’s piston requires no lubri- If you generate used oil and need hot water for radi- cation and features a special ant floor heat, wash bays, or other applications, micro finish barrier that protects Shenandoah offers a large selec- against corrosion while providing tion of boilers, with a model to fit excellent wear, impact and abra- every need. Demand from smaller sion resistance. Bearings use a low shops led to development of the friction design which eliminates new Model L-24, with a 55-gallon the need to lubricate the lift’s capacity and input of 175,000- guide assembly. A three position 350,000 BTU/hr, burning 1.25 to pad adapter module includes an 2.5 gallons of used oil per hour integrated truck and van lift adapter. Other features Shenandoah’s larger WL-60 model include a shock-resistant polymer fluid reservoir (13 is available in 235,000-800,000 BTU sizes. These quart), fully contained air/hydraulic lines and air-acti- boilers are constructed to ASME code and are vated locking devices. The GPI-9S complies to National Board stamped. The unit is ETLM listed ANSI/ALl B153.1-1990 Safety Requirements. with patented Slide-Gun Assembly for easy access Benwil Industries and maintenance. Shenandoah also carries a full Circle No. 238 line of used oil-fired heaters, furnaces, and commer- cial water heaters. Waste Oil Furnace Shenandoah Circle No. 237 Gidder, Inc. offers the Torrid 200 Waste Oil Furnace, a gravity-fed, manually controlled unit that delivers up to Single-Post In-Ground Lift 150,000 BTUs of heat while using about a gallon of waste oil an hour. Benwil Industries has introduced a new 9000 lb. Gidder says it is the simplest waste capacity single-post in-ground lift system that’s gentle oil heater on the market, which on the environment. The “Vanguard-One” GPI-9S means simple operation, mainte- joins the previously introduced twin-post (Vanguard- nance and installation. The Torrid Two) GPI-9 model in Benwil’s “Earth-Gentle” Series 200 will burn any waste lubricant of lift systems. The USA made GPI-9S features an — crankcase drain, hydraulic environmentally compatible, high strength, sealed, fluid, transmission fluid, differen- below surface composite housing that’s easy to main- tial fluid — as long as it’s SAE 50 tain (from above-ground), relocate and allows for use or under. According to the compa- in high water table areas. The single-post lift has been ny, a normal waste oil collection of a two-bay garage a popular in-ground lift design for many years should heat it for an entire season. because of its affordability (product cost and installa- Gidder, Inc. tion), adaptability for all types of vehicles and its Circle No. 239

32 January 1998 Anodized Aluminum Building without any grit. The unique fab- ric construction of Klein Kleaners Moisture and humidity lev- bonds beads of abrasive polyeth- els should be considered ylene to a strong polypropylene before making the modular base. The bonded abrasives or pre-assembled building loosen the soils, allowing the selection for an industrial powerful liquid hand cleaner to environment, advises Porta- carry the soil into the towel where it is absorbed and King Building Systems. The held. The liquid hand cleaner in Klein Kleaners towels wrong choice can adversely is a natural citrus solvent, d-Limonene, which cuts oils, affect a building’s eye appeal tar, adhesives, asphalt, wax, graphite, grease and other and its critical mechanical performance. Porta-King, a on-the-job soils. This natural solvent is gentler to skin major manufacturer of modular and pre-assembled than petroleum-based hand cleaners. The formulation building systems, reports that moisture and humidity also contains the antibacterial Triclosan for improved are rust threats to any steel-based building system. sanitation. The new, no-rinse towels also carry emol- Consequently, when they are present, anodized alu- lients and conditioners to help prevent skin from dry- minum makes a better choice as the material for struc- ing, cracking or chapping. Klein Kleaners towels are tural components. Painting is no substitute for anodized available in ready-to-use, resealable polyethylene buck- aluminum structural components, according to Porta- ets. For easy access, the bucket features a unique, King. Painted steel components are susceptible to built-in towel dispenser that also keeps the towels scratching and resulting rust. Plus, rust is often virtually from drying out. guaranteed with steel by rough edges left behind by Klein Tools cutting procedures. Circle No. 242 Porta-King Building Systems Circle No. 240 It’s a Boiler! Portable Power Clean Burn, Inc. has introduced its new Coil Tube Boiler. The system weighs 1200 pounds, measures a Marquette’s new AMP CHAMP is a 12 volt recharge- narrow 34-inches wide, and burns used oil to econom- able DC power supply and ically heat water for closed loop hot water heating portable battery booster for use applications like radiant floor heat, snow melt, base anywhere, anytime. AMP board radiator, wash water CHAMP can power everything and domestic water. The UL from cell phones to lights to and ASME listed Clean portable refrigerators, electric Bum Coil Tube Boiler safely tools and trolling motors. Its and cleanly burns used 1000 boost start amps and 17 amp-hour rating is crankcase, hydraulic and powerful enough for the professional technician to ATF oils, providing a reliable jump start vehicles without using long booster and inexpensive hot water cables or extension cords. AMP CHAMP features a heating source, while reliev- reserve power indicator light, reserve test switch, ing automotive service opera- built-in cable storage compartment, and a free AC tions and dealers from “cra- charger and plug-to-plug connector. dle-to-grave” environmental Marquette liability for improper off-site used oil disposal. Burning Circle No. 241 used oil on-site also reduces overhead by eliminating used oil removal costs. The system uses a unique coil Klein Kleaners™ Hand Towels tube design, doubling the heated surface area, for more efficient combustion. Along with a larger combustion New Klein Kleaners hand towels from Klein Tools com- chamber, this design also increases operating times up bine an abrasive, synthetic towel with a powerful liquid to 1,000 hours between clean outs. Clean Burn’s cleaner and an anti-bacterial additive in a sink-free unique CB-550 swing-out burner and large swing-out hand cleaning system to remove and hold the toughest combustion chamber door provide fast, easy access to industrial and utility soils. The pre-moistened Klein ash residue when routine maintenance is performed. A Kleaners provide pumice-like, abrasive cleaning action built-in 30-gallon buffer tank keeps water at a constant

January 1998 33 Shop Accessories temperature to reduce boiler shock and ensure proper removing the least amount of material possible. cycling of the burner. The Clean Burn Coil Tube Boiler, Unique features of the BRC 550 include: available in a 280,000 BTU/hr. input model rated to • Constant torque, infinitely variable speed feed burn two gallons of used oil per hour, costs less than motors controlled electronically with special multiple section cast-iron boiler configurations. Made Pulse Width Modulation controls. of light-weight steel, the pre wired, compact unit is easy • Special Hub Surface Locator technology using to install using its own floor stand, often eliminating an adapter face design to control runout. boiler room costs during new construction. The boiler • Extra rigid 30 mm “Big Arbor” with sealed roller can also be installed as a ceiling hung unit for applica- bearings that are 40 percent tions where floor space is at a premium. stronger than standard one Clean Burn, Inc. inch arbors, according to Circle No. 243 the manufacturer. • A High Mass vibration dampening outboard Waste Oil Heater support cone to eliminate Lenan Corporation offers Lanair Waste vibration. Oil Heaters in models ranging from • Electronically controlled 90,000 to 320,000 BTUs. Lanair heaters offset stop feed. will reduced not only waste oil dispos- RTI Technologies, Inc. al costs and liability, but also shop Circle No. 246 heating bills. Lenan Corporation Rim Clamp Tire Changer Circle No. 244 Hennessy Industries’ Coats 5050A/E Rim Clamp Tire Changer, the best selling Coats tire changer, is designed Scissors Lift to handle today’s alloy wheel and performance tire combinations. It is available with a 1 hp electric drive Mohawk Lifts recently introduced the USL-6000 system (5030E) or 1.5 hp air drive system (5030A). Universal Scissors Lift. The 6,000 lb. capacity full- Special features include a manu- rise, no-post portable lift gives shops full side and al swing arm with separate con- undervehicle access. The USL- trols for adjusting the tool head 6000 features all the benefits of position horizontally and verti- low and mid-rise lifts, but also cally, a “X” shaped tabletop to gives full 6’ lifting height for provide proper support for even about the same price. The delicate wheels during mounting space-saving design of the USL- and demounting, and a pedal- 6000 takes up no more space operated bead loosening arm for than a small car. With safety precision handling. locks at all lifting heights, the Hennessy Industries USL-6000 locks at any lifting height for any type of Circle No. 247 vehicle service or body work by bringing the vehicle to a comfortable working height. The portable USL- 6000 lift operates on either 220 or 110 volt power, Tire Changer and is easily moved by one person. Hunter Engineering Company’s TC350 Tire Changer Mohawk Lifts offers exclusive features for protecting low profile, run- Circle No. 245 flats and other expensive custom rims and tires from damage. Brake Disc/Drum Lathe Instead of bead breaking, a roller system rolls the tire off or on the The BRC 550 Brake Disc/Drum Lathe from RTI rim. An intelligent pneumatic Technologies, Inc. was developed specifically for the drive adapts operating speeds to requirements of late model automobiles and light mounting resistance, slows down trucks. These requirements are a very smooth sur- on critical areas, or stops as need- face finish, minimum runout, perfect parallelism, ed to protect tire and wheel. A no taper, and perfect perpendicularity, all while three-point articulating mounting

34 January 1998 arm is fast and easy to use. The TC350 package mounted compressors are avail- includes an operational video with tips on key steps able in 5, 7-1/2 and 10 hp models and an on-site certification program. with either vertical or horizontal Hunter Engineering Company tanks. They carry a five-year pro- Circle No. 248 rated warranty on the pumps. Champion Pneumatic Portable Lift Machinery Co., Inc. Circle No. 251 Rotary Lift has introduced a portable, low-rise, 6,000 lb. lift. The MPAL lift features spring-loaded Hand Pro Hand Cleaner wheels and a pull GOJO Industries has introduced GOJO® HAND PRO™ handle for easy move- Hand Cleaner. This newest hand cleaning product is a ment. Pull it outside prime example of new technology available for the on nice days and take automotive service technicians from GOJO. In utiliz- it back inside during ing the new technology, GOJO has been able to formu- bad weather. When late a hand cleaner that is particularly effective for not in use, the MPAL is small enough for most cars to technicians who experience “hand staining” from park over. The electrically operated power unit can lift repeated exposures to difficult soil 6,000 lbs. in just seconds. With five locking height combinations. HAND PRO™ is a positions, the vehicle can be positioned in the most medium to heavy duty hand clean- productive position. Fully rotatable, three-position er with a formula specifically flip-up adapters and a roll-around power unit stand are designed to release soils that are standard. To operate, only a solid, level surface and a most evident from a combination of three-prong electrical extension cord are required. dirts, such as tire or brake dust, car- Rotary Lift bon black, and diesel oil specifical- Circle No. 249 ly combined with oil or grease. HAND PRO™—used in conjunction with the compa- Lift Retrofit ny’s HAND MEDIC™ Antiseptic Skin Treatment as part of a Professional Hand Care Regimen—is included in Advantage Lift Systems, Inc. the GOJO® 14 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. GOJO guar- recently has introduced a series antees that the two products used according to the of Environmental Low Volume manufacturer’s recommendations, will improve the retrofits for in-ground lifts. The look and feel of professional hands within 14 days - or Advantage retrofit removes the they will refund the purchase price. existing plunger and hydraulic GOJO Industries fluid and replaces them in the Circle No. 252 existing casing with a sealed high-pressure, low-volume Water-Based Parts Washer hydraulic system identical to the technology currently being used in above-ground lifts. This design Kleer-Flo Company has intro- uses 97 percent less hydraulic fluid in a double- duced its new safe, effective, contained lift mechanism and virtually eliminates water-based parts washer. The all environmental concerns. Model A35 high density poly- Advantage Lift Systems, Inc. ethylene “sink-style” parts Circle No. 250 washer provides an oversize sink strong enough to hold Air Compressors 300 lbs. for soaking and cleaning large parts. After filling the Champion Pneumatic Machinery Co., Inc. offers machine to its proper operating seven popular air compressor models as fully level, parts are easily washed equipped, factory-assembled packages. Each in heated, water-based cleaning solution, which Advantage compressor is equipped with an air-cooled has no VOC emissions or EPA permit requirements. aftercooler, auto tank drain, low oil monitor, magnet- Kleer-Flo Company ic starter and vibration mounts. The two-stage, tank- Circle No. 253

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Extended Warranty Program for the owner. Also featured is a company profile which gives Automotive Aftermarket. the history behind Universal Underwriters Group and an on-line order form to request additional Loss Universal Underwriters Group, a leading provider Control Bulletins and “Risky Business” articles. of insurance for automotive-related businesses, Universal Underwriters Group announces its intention to provide an extended war- Circle No. 255 ranty program for the automotive aftermarket. The program will pay for hundreds of major component 1997 NAPA/ASE Technician Of The Year parts and systems and features 100 percent list price for parts and retail labor. Claims are administered and California NAPA AutoCare Center owner, Philip J. adjusted by ASE Certified Master Technicians. Fournier, has been named the 1997 NAPA/ASE Universal, having provided vehicle service contracts Technician Of The Year. Fournier, an ASE-certified for franchised automobile dealers since 1984, is Master Technician and owner of building on their successful track record by extending Phil’s Auto Clinic, in Hemet, CA, was this program to the automotive aftermarket in 1998. chosen as the NAPA/ASE Technician Universal Underwriters Group Of The Year from a field of nearly Circle No. 254 500,000 qualified technicians throughout the United States. Universal Underwriters Group Fournier has been awarded the Automotive Specialty Division Website NAPA San Diego Distribution Center Finalist five times in 1989, 1994, The Automotive Specialty Division of Universal 1995, 1996 and again in 1997. Underwriters Group’s new website is available at According to ASE there are 425,000 ASE-certified www.uuic.com/autospec. The website offers tips on how to purchase business technicians in the United States; roughly 50 percent insurance, information on of the total automotive repair work force. As a certi- controlling losses, and up-to- fied Master Technician in both automotive and date data on the newest prod- heavy duty, Fournier is in an elite class that numbers uct and service offerings. only one-tenth of one percent of the total number of Universal brings a unique technicians. He has maintained his Master perspective to insuring auto- Automotive Technician certification since 1982. As motive-related businesses, winner of the NAPA/ASE Technician Of The Year, having focused strictly on this Fournier will receive nearly $30,000 in awards and market for 75 years. At the prizes. These include tools and equipment, as well Automotive Specialty site, as a state-of-the-art business management computer users can take an insurance self-check quiz to determine whether their coverages are adequate, learn how to track parts and service. This computer will also to lower Workers Compensation costs, receive loss help him operate his business. In addition, Fournier prevention information, link to other sites, and read will receive special travel and training opportuni- thought-provoking articles of interest to the business ties. Fournier will also serve as a member of the

36 January 1998 NAPA AutoCare Advisory Council. NAPA has asked Beck/Arnley Worldparts Fournier to be a featured speaker at NAPA EXPO in offers more than 26,000 Las Vegas next June before 10,000 of his colleagues. parts for more than 45 NAPA/ASE import makes and 600 mod- Circle No. 256 els of cars and light trucks. Beck/Arnley Worldparts Clutch System Diagnostic Guide Circle No. 259 The all new Clutch System Diagnostic Guide from LuK Automotive Systems is the complete guide to BWD Rewards Program clutch operation and replacement diagnostics. The BWD Automotive Corporation has launched their 40-page color guide features high-definition, digital new BWD Rewards promotional program. Designed photographs of clutch system to reward service technicians for their continual component wear and damage. support of the BWD product lines, the new BWD Included are tips and procedures Rewards replaces BWD’s highly successful Installer in the diagnosis and elimination of Enhancement Program. incomplete release, slipping, noise Since June 1997, BWD has and chatter; information about been converting IEP complete clutch system repair; and members to the new vehicle-specific technical bul- Rewards program. Points letins. The guide was developed as will be awarded to quali- a reference manual for all automotive professionals fied service technicians who distribute and install LuK RepSets and clutch for every dollar of the system components. product value at current LuK Automotive Systems list price. Installers who have accumulated points Circle No. 257 under the IEP program will be allowed to transfer earned points to the new reward program. 1998 Import Exhaust Systems Catalog Furthermore, unused points will be rolled over into the following calendar year. Collected UPC bar code ANSA Automotive Parts Distributors, Inc. has end tabs from any combination of Niehoff, Whitaker, released their 1998 OE replacement exhaust systems or Borg-Warner brand automotive products sold by catalog for import vehicles. The BWD Automotive Corporation can be redeemed for new catalog contains 1210 SKUs, an assortment of items found in the awards catalog. including 191 new parts appli- Items available include everything from home elec- cations. Applications include tronics and housewares to sporting goods to jewelry Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, and travel certificates. BWD Rewards partners Fiat, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Lancia, receive quarterly personal account summaries, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, which highlight program activity and the total Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Saab, points earned. BWD Rewards points are awarded for Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, on-going purchases and can be redeemed at any time Volvo and Yugo. throughout the program’s existence. BWD Rewards ANSA Automotive Parts Distributors, Inc. is an open-ended promotion. No closing date for the Circle No. 258 program has been scheduled. BWD Automotive Corporation New Engine Parts Brochure Circle No. 260 A new full color brochure explains why Beck/Arnley Worldparts (BWC) is now your “best Two “How-To” CV Joint Videos call” for parts to rebuild import engines. With over 8,000 engine parts, including outstanding coverage GKN Drivetech offers two “How-To” CV joint for European and Asian vehicles, Beck/Arnley videos. “The Complete Introduction to Servicing CV Worldparts offers engine rebuilders the same quality Joints,” illustrates removal, repair and replacement products and service the import repair market has of CV joints, driveshafts and boots and costs $27.95. enjoyed over 45 years. As the largest U.S. distributor “The Complete Introduction to Selling CV Joints,” of OE-quality parts for the import aftermarket, sells for $14.95. It discusses the importance of CV

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joint repair Manual, a $5.00 value. This helpful 1998 Constant Velocity and illustrates reference contains detailed infor- Products Catalog how to sell CV mation designed to help readers joint work to better understand the fundamen- GKN Drivetech’s easy-to-use 208 c u s t o m e r s . tals of constant velocity joints and page reference When purchased together, the cost how to service them. To order: 1-800- covers the complete line of con- is $34.95. Each order also includes 458-4418 or fax 1-800-421-3108. stant velocity a free copy of GKN Drivetech’s GKN Drivetech, Inc. products for Constant Velocity Products Service Circle No. 261 E u r o p e a n , Japanese and domestic vehicles available from Drivetech and CV Express -the brand names for new, OE quality joint service kits, driveshafts, inner and outer joints, boot kits, outer joint assemblies and specialty tools from GKN. The catalog features full application information, as well as helpful technical pages and CV joint application identi- fication diagrams to ease prob- lematic installations. An available interchanges list, a part number numerical listing and a complete index of superseded part numbers are also included. To order call 1-800-458-4418 or fax 1-800-421-3108. GKN Drivetech, Inc. Circle No. 262

Raybestos Builds Partnership With Installers Raybestos Brakes partners with installers through its promotional programs to provide several performance and cost effective advantages. Belonging to Raybestos’ Brake & Safety Center program stands as a symbol of superior quality and excellent service defining the installer as a high quality maintenance company. It also offers technicians several advantages. Being a program member and utilizing the promotional packages is an effective way for installers to fortify their marketing strategy. The program offers four packages that range from the Renewal Kit to the Premium Package. The program

January 1998 was expanded again this year, offering technicians their Snap-on MT 2500 and OTC Monitor hand-held enhanced Brake & Safety Center Partnership scan tools. The new and improved 32-bit version of Packages with each package including a combina- ON-DEMAND will also be the first aftermarket repair tion of safety-related items, including posters, metal information system to be certified for use on signs, reference guides, apparel, and other useful Windows NT work stations and network servers. materials. Along with being a Brake & Safety Center Mitchell Repair Information Company member, installers are also eligible to enjoy the ben- Circle No. 264 efits and rewards of the Gimme A Brake program. As a Gimme A Brake member, installers can earn fami- Engine Systems Manual ly and business awards, as well as opportunities to participate in Raybestos racing events and training Autodata Publications, Inc. has released the first activities. Like the Brake & Safety program, the in a series of Engine Management Gimme A Brake program awards points for qualified Systems manuals. In 864 pages, product purchases. Points earned in the Gimme A Volume 1 covers 12 popular U.S. Brake program provide installers with the chance to market European vehicles, 1986- select various awards, ranging from popular retail 1995. It specifically addresses stores and travel experiences to Raybestos-spon- fuel injection and ignition con- sored training programs in their state-of-the-art trol system diagnosis and correc- training facility to Raybestos, Official Brakes of tion. Separate sections for each NASCAR racing apparel. Program benefits include, model include component location along with the chosen Brake & Safety Center pack- diagrams, trouble codes, service adjustments, sen- age, an annual calendar highlighting important pro- sor and actuator test procedures, and ECM pin gram events, as well as racing information on the connection diagrams. NASCAR Winston Cup Series, Busch Grand Autodata Publications, Inc. National Series, the Craftsman Truck Series, and the Circle No. 265 Trans-Am series, each of which Raybestos is a spon- sor. Also included is a Gimme A Brake awards kit Web Site detailing all of the retail, travel and merchandise award opportunities available. Self-addressed Parts Plus has a new site on the World Wide Web: envelopes are supplied to make it easy to collect, www.partsplus.com. Highlights include a locator track and mail in Raybestos proof of purchases seals map to find the nearest Parts and end tabs each month. Plus outlet when a customer Raybestos Brakes types in their zip code, person- Circle No. 263 alized web pages of some Parts Plus affiliates, a Motorsports section that includes weekly Mitchell Improves ON-DEMAND reports on the latest Winston Cup Mitchell Repair Information Company has event, coupons and brand information, and details on the announced plans to release a fully redesigned ver- Parts Plus program to attract potential affiliates. sion of ON DEMAND™, its repair information system. Eventually, Internet users will be able to purchase Parts ON-DEMAND is a computerized Plus merchandise and NASCAR apparel and col- information system that puts an lectibles through the web site. entire library of data at techni- Parts Plus cians’ fingertips. Mitchell will Circle No. 266 release the new and improved version of ON-DEMAND in the Free Software first quarter of 1998. Among a list of new features focused on Profit Pro, Inc. has distributed free software and improving technicians’ shop efficiency is a power- electronic parts catalogs to installers nationwide. ful, “browser-style” search mechanism that works as Because of financial participation of parts manufac- simply as Internet search engines. Other technician- turers and distributors, Profit Pro has been able to friendly features include a graphical interface give away the software and catalog data. The designed to help users interpret data collected using ProfitWare CD contains over $4,000 worth of software,

January 1998 39 Information Connection including estimating software, repair shop manage- Web Site ment software, parts cataloging, electronic ordering, and a free trial of the Mitchell Federal-Mogul invites Internet users to access its Labor Guide. Installers may con- updated web site, www.goracing.com/federalmogul. tinue to receive free catalog The company says the site updates each month by calling a contains the most compre- toll-free number to register. hensive product information, ProfitWare software will be avail- interactive technical support able for integration with any and on-line racing apparel third-party repair shop manage- catalog in the industry. ment software so that installers who already use a Already scoring as many as management program can still take advantage of free 40,000 hits monthly, the cataloging. Profit Pro also offers optional training and Federal-Mogul site features support packages for ProfitWare and ProfitWare Plus dramatically expanded per- users, as well as an optional turnkey hardware pack- formance parts coverage and age. The programs run on IBM-compatible PCs. an enhanced Tech Talk section that enables visitors Profit Pro, Inc. to share information and ask questions about perfor- Circle No. 267 mance engine, fuel system and steering and suspension topics. Among the new product coverage is Chassis Catalog Federal-Mogul’s complete line of Carter carburetors and fuel pumps for street rods, drag racing vehicles Moog Automotive’s 1997 Chassis Master Catalog (F3834) and NASCAR entries. covers domestic and import passenger car and light Federal-Mogul truck applications through 1994. Circle No. 270 The 968-page catalog features 351 new part numbers, including 71 On-Line Repair Info new strut mounts. Additional illustrations have been included Mitchell Repair Information Co. has announced the for newer applications. The Moog release of RepairNet — on-line access to Mitchell’s master catalog is supplemented repair information for a monthly subscription fee. The by its Hot Items catalog (F3576). company says it has not only made the subscription More than 270 new part numbers fee very affordable, but also has reduced the amount of are included in the 1997 Hot Items catalog which covers money shops must spend on computer hardware and domestic and import passenger car and light truck appli- upgrades. Since the RepairNet host computer is main- cations from 1997 through 1985. tained and updated by Mitchell, users are not tasked Moog Automotive with performing their own software or data updates Circle No. 268 like they are with CD-ROM-based systems. RepairNet customers simply plug in their Mitchell-configured Equipment Servicing terminal to access the ON-DEMAND repair information system. The on-line version of ON-DEMAND is in Snap-on/Sun and John Bean Company service organi- the same easy-to-use format as the original CD-ROM- zations have combined to create EquiServe, the largest based system. Because the system is hosted by on-site equipment repair and maintenance organi- Mitchell, users will have access to updates faster. zation in the automotive aftermarket. EquiServ Mitchell says it will soon offer on-line availability of employs nearly 300 technicians in the field nation- its Mechanical Parts and Labor Estimating Guide. wide and has a centralized state-of-the-art Call Mitchell Repair Information Co. Center in Conway, Ark., which Circle No. 271 also serves as EquiServ’s head- quarters. The new organization Diagnostic Tool Web Site services all types of equipment, regardless of manufacturer. Autodiagnos, manufacturer of automotive electronic EquiServe diagnostic tools and information systems, has begun a Circle No. 269 new web site where current information concerning

40 January 1998 the company, its product range and technical facts can Employer Guide be found. At www.autodiagnos.com, visitors can see pictures and thorough descriptions of Autodiagnos’ NEBS has introduced Human Resources Essentials, a Multi-Tester, Breakout-box and ACE product lines. collection of forms, posters and other printed materi- Answers to common customer questions, motor- als designed to help small business owners comply sports results, equipment news and technical with state and federal support are also featured. labor and employment Autodiagnos law. For businesses too Circle No. 272 small to have a Human Resources department, Used Vehicle Certification Program the information package can assist in organizing Snap-on Diagnostics has developed the Integrity VIP employee records, so that used vehicle certification system, a standardized owners can be prepared if a HR issue arises. Included means of increasing buyer confidence in used cars or are standardized employment application forms, trucks. The Integrity VIP relies on a series of tests and employee data cards and file folders, tax forms, lami- inspections at four stations. Vehicles brought into the nated posters covering federal labor law, and other vehicle inspection center are materials. Interested individuals may also receive processed through each sta- NEBS’ free Guide to Managing Employees on request. tion before earning certifica- NEBS tion. If the vehicle fails to Circle No. 275 meet standards at one station, needed repairs are noted. The Brake Pad Catalog system provides details on components and automotive Beck/Arnley Worldparts Corp. has released its 1998 systems that require repair and offers information on Pro Pack Brake Pad Kits catalog. The new catalog (404- how to make those repairs. Inspections and tests cover 3726) lists applications for 109 brake pad kits covering suspension, brakes, alignment, engine, emissions, European and Asian vehi- electrical, computers, and other automotive systems. cles. The new Pro Pack cat- Snap-on Tools alog includes 45 new num- Circle No. 273 bers and a complete buyer’s guide section. Pro Pad Management Software brake pad kits include brake pads, hardware and Snap-on Diagnostics has announced the arrival of shims designed to eliminate the shop management component of its ShopKey noise and restore like-new software package, a repair information and esti- performance. Everything mating guide. Like other modules, this compo- needed to do the job is supplied in one box. Pad nent uses simple point-and- material is equivalent to OE material, says BWC. click Windows-based technolo- Beck/Arnley Worldparts Corp. gy that allows shop managers to Circle No. 276 accomplish a wide range of tasks, including: checking profit Interactive CD before quoting a job, scheduling work, viewing all active jobs on Rotary Lift has introduced the SL9 one screen, tracking technician SmartLift Interactive CD-ROM. The productivity and commissions, IBM-compatible disc details the bene- retrieving customer service his- fits of the new Rotary SL9 lift system, tory, quickly adding parts to inventory, writing fast such as vehicle versatility, portability estimates for phone shoppers, and mailing postcards and leaseability of surface models. The CD-ROM is or follow-up letters to customers. fully interactive with sound and computer graphics. Snap-on Tools Rotary Lift Circle No. 274 Circle No. 277

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Used Oil Network features 12,000 pages of detailed service and repair information, over 3,000 pages of new Technical Safety-Kleen Corp., through a series of recent acqui- Service Bulletins and recalls, as well as over 9,000 sitions, now owns and operates the first national net- images and diagrams. ALLDATA says it continues work offering cus- to enhance the database for older vehicles, most tomers full-service recently with additional supplements to Brake oil collection from Components that includes disc, drum and hydraulic coast-to-coast. In the systems. The electronic database provides shops past, says Safety with fast and easy access to repair information. The Kleen, most busi- system shortens diagnostic time and increases sales nesses only had the by helping shops present a high-tech, professional option of using small image to customers. ALLDATA’s World Wide Web local contractors to collect and dispose of the used Server may be accessed at http://www.alldata.com. oil they generated — and in many cases, generators ALLDATA Corp. were not told what happened to their used oil. Now Circle No. 280 Safety-Kleen has a fleet of over 300 trucks operating out of its nationwide branch network servicing busi- Audi Book nesses of every type. The tank trucks have separate compartments to collect used oil, used antifreeze, Robert Bentley, Publishers offers A History of and oil water and return these materials to the pro- Progress, what it describes as a “must-have” book for cessing network for recycling. Customers receive a any Audi enthusiast. Written with Certificate of Assurance and Indemnification which the cooperation of Audi, the book states that if anything should happen to the used oil documents Audi’s automotive tra- while it is in Safety-Kleen’s possession, the company dition dating back into the nine- will pay for any cleanup or remediation activities. teenth century. Motorsports enthu- Safety-Kleen Corp. siasts will enjoy Audi’s extensive Circle No. 278 heritage of auto and motorcycle racing, from the sixteen cylinder AUTO UNION racers to the present Asian Engine Training day AUDI quattro rally and touring car champions. NAPA Institute of Automotive Technology (N.I.A.T.) The hardcover book contains hundreds of rare factory has released a new training program called photos and illustrations. “Troubleshooting Asian Engine Management Robert Bentley Systems,” the latest in a series of 15 self-study cours- Circle No. 281 es. Designed to help independent technicians diagnose and repair Asian carbureted and fuel injected Web Site engines, this course features troubleshooting techniques using tools typically found in most indepen- Valvoline’s new web site — www.valvoline.com — dent repair shops. The course consists of a compre- combines illustrations and graphics with the latest hensive course reference book that includes shop on-line interactive technology. exercises and mini quizzes and an hour-long video- Through the new site, con- tape demonstrating hands-on techniques. A final sumers qualify as a Driver or course test (included) is graded by N.I.A.T., and those Technician. Technicians may who score 80 percent or better are issued certificates. access the National Institute N.I.A.T. for Automotive Service Circle No. 279 Excellence to get the ASE Prep Quiz, download Valvoline’s Diagnostic & Repair Database Driving Force newsletter, pre- qualify for Valvoline’s First Recovery environmental ALLDATA Corp. has issued more than 36 on-time services, and many other activities. quarterly releases of its Electronic Automotive Diagnostic & Repair Information database to more Valvoline than 21,000 shop customers. The updated database Circle No. 282

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All-Makes Remanufactured Power mance monotube shock absorbers early in 1998. Steering Pump Line Monotube damper technology, invented by the de Carbon® company, in France, produces superior ride ACDelco has announced a remanufactured power and handling compared to conventional shock steering pump line which consists of approximately absorbers. de Carbon® dampers feature a simple, yet 600 part numbers that cover more elegant, monodisc valving system that has only one than 90 percent of the foreign and moving part compared domestic vehicle applications on the to the complex valving road in the United States and Canada of other designs. The that utilize power steering systems. reduced number of mov- The ACDelco remanufactured power ing parts also eliminates steering pump units are designed valve friction, improves using state-of-the-art computer and responsiveness and gives manufacturing technologies to meet the damper enhanced durability. Furthering or exceed original equipment specifications for all ACDelco’s All-Makes strategy, de Carbon® shocks will applications. QS59000 certification will be complete be available for a broad range vehicle applications. in the first quarter of 1998 for all facilities in which the These include high performance and sport utility remanufactured power steering pump line is pro- vehicles, European and American luxury vehicles and duced. The remanufacturing process involved with light duty trucks. each of the new pumps features quality procedures ACDelco such as: cores that are totally disassembled, inspected, Circle No. 284 cleaned and continuously protected against rust during disassembly, inspection, assembly and testing; the Strong Arm® Gas Charged Lift Supports use of many new components; 100 percent leak testing prior to shipping; and exclusive support from Delphi AVM’s Strong Arm® Gas Charged Lift Supports were Saginaw, the world leader in steering systems. pioneers in the lift support aftermarket and continue Remanufactured power steering pumps will be mar- to lead the way with innovations like its patented keted to ACDelco distributors, jobbers, retailers, and Temperature Compensating Technology and Multi- GM dealerships beginning in late 1997. For more infor- Lobe shaft seal. Strong Arm® Lift Supports are possi- mation, visit the ACDelco “On The Edge” web site at bly best known and appreciated for being a direct fit http://www.acdelco.com and the GM Goodwrench OEM replacement part that Service “Cyberbay” at http://www.gmgoodwrench.com. is easy to install. But what ACDelco is not commonly known is Circle No. 283 the level of technology that is engineered into each lift support. The Strong Arm® de Carbon® Shocks Added To Lineup lift support has improved The ACDelco suspension line, which currently upon the traditional lift includes the Optival and Reactek sub-brands, will be support in many ways, with the integration of Multi- expanded with the addition of de Carbon® perfor- Lobe seal technology in conjunction with hard

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chrome plated shafts, as well as AVM’s patented TCM. drive spindle bearings and agricultural bearings, L&S The AVM Multi-Lobe shaft seal with its three points products consistently feature the highest quality and of sealing contact, provide the best defense to many of reliability. L&S also stocks a full line of oil seals, pro- the problems that cause premature lift support failure duced from the latest composite materials, for thou- such as lack of lubrication, contamination with dirt sands of vehicular applications. L&S Automotive and dust, temperature variations, vibration, and side Circle No. 287 loading which all contribute to gas force loss. Strong Arm® Gas Charged Lift Supports, as well as all other AVM products, are proudly manufactured solely in Brake Finishing the United States. AVM, Inc., a division of Arvin Aurora Industries offers Squeak Relief Industries, supplies AVM gas springs to the original Brake Finishing Treatment as relief from equipment automotive and industrial markets world- costly brake service comebacks. When wide. lightly sprayed on rotors and drums, AVM Squeak Relief stops brake noise, delivers Circle No. 285 faster friction break-in and better “pedal feel.” The product’s microfine oxides Tri-Stage Diesel Fuel Treatment form a molecular bond with the rotor/drum friction surfaces. This composite finish eliminates irritating vibra- Cyclo Industries’ advanced Tri-Stage Diesel Fuel tion and brake squeal at the source. Squeak Relief costs Treatment formula is designed less than 50 cents per axle when used as directed and is to help prevent the major prob- effective on all brake systems. Benefits last for one year lems and downtime caused by of average driving or more. cold weather diesel fuel wax Aurora Industries and ice crystal formation. This Circle No. 288 unique formula attacks and overpowers paraffin wax, water & carbon - the 3 major problem Aftermarket Transmission causes in diesels. Tri-Stage con- Remanufacturing Program tains ANTI-GEL, DE-ICER, and ZF Industries, a remanufacturer of automatic trans- STABILIZER. Plus, it contains lubricant for low sulfur missions for BMW, Land Rover and Chrysler is fuel. Available in a one-quart size that treats 250 gal- pleased to introduce an enhanced Aftermarket lons or a one-gallon size that treats 1,000 gallons. Automatic Transmission Cyclo Industries Remanufacturing Program. Circle No. 286 Over 10 different part numbers are available through Great Bearings authorized distributors. All transmissions are disas- L&S Automotive, a leading supplier of top-quality sembled, inspected and aftermarket and OEM parts since 1939, produces a full line of antifriction bearings and oil seals for then remanufactured to nearly every car and light truck on the road today. factory specifications using genuine factory-spec parts. L&S, which built its reputation as a manufacturer ZF Industries of precision antifriction Circle No. 289 bearings for the emerg- ing automotive industry, Bosch IAR Replacement Alternators uses only the most advanced alloy materi- Bosch offers the ideal solution to repeated prema- als. L&S bearings stand ture failures of Ford IAR alternators—100 percent up to the toughest appli- new Bosch IAR replace- cations, including farm ment alternators. These equipment, industrial are not conversions, machinery, off-highway they are new Bosch equipment along with passenger cars and light alternators approved by trucks. From wheel bearing sets, to clutch release Ford Mexico, and are bearings, to taper rolling bearings, to front-wheel-

46 January 1998 packed with features which make • Meets or exceeds OEM • Moisture tolerant. them far better than the original specifications. • Compatible with R-134a and units they replace, according to • Available in ISO viscosity R-134a A/C system components Bosch. These features include: grades 46, 100 and 150. (not for use in R-12 (Freon®) • A threaded B+ post is used, • Maximum protection against systems). which alleviates the need for compressor wear. Castrol’s complete family of qual- the B+ plug in the Ford wiring • Excellent thermal and ity mobile A/C products helps harness which is prone to oxidative stability. you “keep it simple” while overheating and melting. • Bosch replacements are rated at 90 amps output, versus the 65-75 amp rating of the original units. • Bosch units use a large horse- shoe-shaped rectifier, which improves heat dissipation for longer service life. • Bosch replacement units utilize the same mounting provisions as the original. There is no need for extra brackets or adapters. • Bosch units use the exact same size rotor shaft and threads as the OE unit, providing for the reuse of the original fan and pulley. • Only four replacement unit SKUs are required to provide coverage for nine original reman SKUs, or 65 OE SKUs. • Four SKUs provide coverage for 15,000,000 original Ford cars and light trucks from 1986-1994, of which 11,000,000 are still on the road today. Bosch Circle No. 290

Castrol A/C PAG Lubricant Since 1993, new vehicles have been leaving the factory with R- 134a refrigerant and PAG lubricant in the A/C system. For those applications that call for it. Castrol introduces A/C PAG 46, 100 and 150. The oil is available in cases of 12x8 oz. bottles. Features of the new PAG oil include:

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converting to R-134a. These products include Retro Exhaust Systems A/C polyol ester lubricant specifically designed for mobile A/C systems; R-134a Oil Charge; an effective Bosal USA, Inc. has introduced its new line of Bosal A/C flush; and a full range of R-134a Retro Kits that Brospeed Stainless Steel Performance Headers and include lubricant, R-134a adapter and other compo- Exhaust Systems. Each exhaust sys- nents needed to perform a retrofit. tem is manufactured from T-304 Castrol Industrial North America stainless steel; headers are made of Circle No. 291 ceramic-coated mild steel. Bosal Brospeeds’s free-flow systems and Right Stuff ® Gasket Maker Cartridge headers are precision engineered and dynamometer-tuned for opti- Loctite has added a professional installation gasket- mum engine performance. The coming system featuring a new five ounce cartridge of pany claims customers can experi- the Right Stuff ®. Designed for precision dispensing, ence an engine output increase from 10 percent to 15 this cartridge fits a specially percent when the systems are installed with headers, designed caulking gun that makes it and a 4 percent to 8 percent increase with cat-back easier to instantly replace any size exhaust only. or shape gasket, even in the tightest Bosal USA, Inc. Circle No. 294 spots. More reliable and longer-lasting than cut gaskets, the Right Stuff protects against leaks caused by Pumps & EGR Valves vibration and thermal expansion, Hella, Inc. offers the full line of Pierburg Fuel even when used to seal scored or Pumps, EGR Valves and Vacuum Pumps. Pierburg imperfect surfaces. Resistant to oil, Fuel Pumps deliver quiet, dependable operation, coolant and transmission fluid, the says Hella, and are the OE choice of top auto manu- Right Stuff is OEM specified on facturers. Comprehensive application coverage Ford, GM and Chrysler production requires only 10 SKUs as opposed to 60 competitive lines. With the Right Stuff, there is no wait—once part numbers. The fuel pump applied, the engine can be started and the car can be line as well as Pierburg EGR driven immediately. Valves and Vacuum Pumps Loctite Corporation are made and tested to rigor- Circle No. 292 ous QC standards. Hella, Inc. Honda/Acura Fuel Injectors Circle No. 295 Borg-Warner has announced the availability of Honda and Acura Laminating Adhesive fuel injectors. Fuel injectors, like all engine management 3M has introduced 300LSE components, have to work in Laminating Adhesive, designed perfect harmony with the sys- to form an unmatched bond to tems for which they were difficult-to-bond surfaces such designed. Borg-Warner brand as powder coatings, lightly fuel injectors are designed and oiled metals and low-surface-energy plastics, including manufactured to work in con- polypropylene, which is typically used in automotive cert with any import or domes- interior and underhood parts. The adhesive offers tic vehicle system and any orig- exceptional chemical and temperature resistance. This inal equipment injector. Borg-Warner brand can now feature makes it ideal for applications where graphic service the over 20 million Honda injectors in nameplates, appliques, decorative trim or die-cut parts service today with six part numbers. are exposed to high temperatures and underhood fluids. Borg-Warner Automotive Corporation 3M Circle No. 293 Circle No. 296

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Ride Control pressure to increase air volume through the engine. This maximizes torque and produces up to a 15 per- Monroe Auto Equipment/Tenneco Automotive has cent hp gain. Ansa Sport mufflers have a bold sporty expanded its Sensa-Trac look and sound that automotive enthusiasts product line by introduc- demand. They are made of corro- ing 90 new part numbers sion-resistant aluminized steel designed for European and with black crinkle paint finish and Japanese vehicles. With a stainless steel or chrome tips. total of 118 European Systems are quick and easy to part numbers, Sensa-Trac install because they are direct-fit, coverage is almost 99 OE replacement units. Ansa Sport percent of all European cars sold in North America. systems are made for import and Sensa-Trac shocks and struts provide drivers with select domestic cars, and are war- the comfort they expect under normal driving con- ranted for a full 12 months. Coverage includes ditions, and the increased control required during Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Corvette, Honda, more demanding driving. Mazda, Mercedes, MG, Nissan, Porsche, Renault, Tenneco Automotive Toyota and Volkswagen. Other European applica- Circle No. 297 tions are also available. Ansa Automotive Parts Distributors Friction Plates Circle No. 300 Carfel Inc. offers redesigned Honda OEMMPZA and Civic New Oil Filter Design friction plates under the BRYCO Wix Filtration Products Division, Dana Corporation brand name. The plates have has produced a new oil filter design featuring a tem- segmented friction material perature-compensating, molded silicon expansion which provides optimal fluid valve that combines the func- flow and helps eliminate chattering, shuddering and tions of anti-drain back and pres- slipping complaints. The OEM plates are available for sure relief by-pass valves for immediate shipment by-the-piece or in overhaul kits. greater reliability and enhanced Carfel Inc. performance in today’s high-tem- Circle No. 298 perature engines. In the new design, two separate valves made Refrigerant of nitral rubber have been replaced with a single molded silicon expansion seal. The result is PYROIL Performance Products offers R-134a, the enhanced performance during the life of the filter ozone-friendly refrigerant that contains no chlo- through the use of a superior material — silicon — roflourocarbons (CFCs). PYROIL’s refrigerant is avail- and a simpler, more reliable design, according to able in 12-oz. cans, as well as 15-lb. and WIX engineers. The new design, which does not 30-lb. cylinders. Marketed by The impact filter efficiency or capacity, was phased into Valvoline Company, the PYROIL chem- the WIX filter line last year. ical line also includes high and low vis- Dana Corporation cosity polyalkylene glycol (PAG) lubri- Circle No. 301 cants. Because of their good solubility and lubricity, PAG lubricants have been chosen by the automotive industry for Specialty Head Gasket use with R-134a systems. PYROIL Fel-Pro has introduced the first aftermarket-only Circle No. 299 Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gasket to solve tough sealing conditions of the Toyota 5VZFE 3.4l V6 truck Performance Exhaust engine. Many of these engines used in 1995-98 T100 and Tacoma pickups as well as 4Runner SUVs, says Ansa Automotive Parts Distributors’ Sport line of Fel-Pro, are experiencing premature head gasket fail- high performance exhaust systems reduces back ure. Fel-Pro engineers identified MLS gaskets as a

50 January 1998 solution for these hard-to- bag connectors. In addition, QD Electronic Cleaner is seal Toyota 3.4 liter engines suitable for home use on VCRs, tuners and receivers. because of their ability to The CFC-free cleaner evaporates quickly and com- maintain a seal even in the pletely, and is harmless to most plastics. presence of excessive casting CRC Industries, Inc. motion. These gaskets are Circle No. 304 made of multiple layers of full-hard stainless steel that Remanufactured Blower Motors are embossed at all of the critical sealing areas. A thin rubber coating provides fluid sealability on the Crown Remanufacturing Inc. has top and bottom faces as well as between layers. This introduced a full line of Crown new MLS head gasket design is available in Fel-Pro’s Precision Remanufactured Blower head set part no. HS 9227 PT. To provide total engine Motors, with coverage from Acura to sealing, this head set should be used in conjunction Volvo and a 12-month/18,000 mile with Fel-Pro’s conversion set part no. CS 9227. warranty. Crown Blower Motors are Fel-Pro remanufactured to OEM specs using Circle No. 302 OE cores. Each unit is 100 percent tested to exacting standards by qualified quality control technicians. All testing is done to ensure consistency and reliability Oil Filter Line that meets or exceeds OEM specifications. AlliedSignal says its new FRAM TOUGH GUARD oil Crown Remanufacturing Inc. filter raises the standard for engine protection in vehi- Circle No. 305 cles operating under severe conditions including extreme heat or cold, stop- Specialty Thread Repair and-go traffic, unusually dirty Heli-Coil, a Black & Decker company, recently roads and heavy loads and debuted the Sav-A-Thread Spark Plug Repair Kit For towing. TOUGH GUARD fea- Recessed Spark Plug Holes tures advanced innovations (5411-14). The kit is designed including synthetic glass and to meet the growing need for cellulose media, a screen-over a spark plug thread repair kit by-pass valve to provide back- that can be used in deeply up filtration, a silicone anti- recessed spark plug ports. drainback valve and PTFE-coated exterior gasket. The new kit is based on the FRAM TOUGH GUARD is offered in 22 models cov- Sav-A-Thread line of spark ering 94 percent of U.S. automotive applications. plug thread repair kits developed by Heli-Coil. The kit AlliedSignal uses a specially designed tap and installation tool to Circle No. 303 access the internal threads. It comes with an expand- ing tool for positively locking the Heli-Coil insert in Electronic Cleaner place and includes three insert lengths to accommodate short, normal and long spark plug port reach- CRC Industries, Inc. has developed QD Electronic es. The entire kit is packaged in a molded plastic Cleaner to clean modern electronic systems. With box. Individually packaged replacement inserts are over 2,500 electrical/electronic also available. connections, the average car today Heli-Coil has a multitude of places where Circle No. 306 dirt and corrosion can cause seri- ous problems, says CRC. QD New Refrigerant Pricing Electronic Cleaner effectively removes dirt, flux and other conta- Technical Chemical Company (TCC) has announced minants from electrical surfaces. new lower prices on its EPA-acceptable alternative This protection is important for refrigerant Johnsen’s Freeze 12. TCC says that thou- vital components such as anti-lock sands of vehicles nationwide have been successfully brake wheel speed sensors and air retrofitted to use Johnsen’s Freeze 12 since it was

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first introduced in 1996. TCC offers New Lubricant everything you need to use Freeze 12 including equipment, fittings and WD-40 Company has introduced a new product for labels. TCC also markets a complete the first time in 43 years: T.A.L. 5 lubricant. T.A.L. 5 line of automotive chemical prod- (Triple Additive Lubricant) is an extra-strength spray ucts and R-134a refrigerant. which resists breakdown due to five factors: corro- Technical Chemical Company sion, friction, temperature, load and Circle No. 307 motion. T.A.L. 5 differs from WD-40 in that it is designed as a heavy duty, Brake Shoes long-lasting lubricant, whereas WD-40 has numerous applications, including Ferodo America Inc., originators of Application cleaning, penetrating stuck metal Specific disc brake friction, recently unveiled a new parts, displacing moisture, preventing generation of asbestos-free organic drum brake rust and corrosion, as well as light lining—SpectraOne Brake lubrication. Applied to metal, rubber Shoes—Ferodo’s first drum or plastic, T.A.L. 5 provides long-last- brake friction developed to ing film strength and durability which can help pro- work in harmony with OE or long the life of equipment. It is ideal for heavy duty replacement disc pads, regard- lubrication on assemblies, cables, chains, cogs, less of compound. The company hydraulics, linkages, lugs, pulleys, sliding tracks, says SpectraOne Brake Shoes winches and more. deliver superior front-rear brake balance, critical stop- WD-40 Company ping power performance, quiet operation and extreme- Circle No. 310 ly long service life. WDs, jobbers and service installers can reduce their need for multiple-brand and multi- Ride Control Program grade inventories with Application Specific SpectraOne brand. The disc pad line covers nearly all Mighty Auto Parts and Gabriel cars and light trucks on the road today with its have combined forces to produce Premium, Premium Plus and HyperMet products. a new line of “smart” shocks and Ferodo America Inc. struts. The nitrogen gas-charged Circle No. 308 shocks, struts and replacement cartridges are being marketed as “The Ultimate Ride Control Program.” The product line features Velocity Clear Base Oil Sensitive Technology (VST), a patented dampening Pennzoil has announced that it will begin using valve that senses and instantly adjusts to changing crystal-clear base oil in the refining of its multivis- road conditions for a more comfortable, better han- cosity motor oils — a signifi- dling ride. Mighty guarantees full coverage for virtu- cant technological advance- ally all cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. The ment. Although Pennzoil’s dis- shock and strut program includes the personal atten- tinctive yellow packaging, qual- tion of Mighty inventory specialists trained to cus- ity, cost and general appearance tomize inventories according to local vehicle regis- of the motor oil itself will tration data. Additionally, consumer education remain the same, says the com- materials, such as quick-read brochures and large pany, what is changing is the “symptom” posters, are available. purity of the base oil used to Mighty Auto Parts make the motor oil. The new Circle No. 311 base stock is the result of a revolutionary refining process that destroys virtually all of the contami- Fuel Pump Noise Reduction Kits nants and harmful components in crude oil. The process allows the motor oil additives to better do Standard Motor Products, Inc. has announced the their job, explains Pennzoil. availability of NR1, a noise reduction kit for rotary Pennzoil vane electric fuel pumps. The kit doesn’t actually Circle No. 309 quiet the pump, explains Standard, but instead elim-

52 January 1998 inates the noise transmitted to the Auto Link Fuses dated part numbers — only 10 of passenger compartments. Rotary- its best-selling units provide the vane pumps (like Standard’s Littelfuse has available the PAL 500 same application coverage as 15 EFP4070 and EFP364) are fre- series of high amperage OEM Auto or more competitive SKUs. Fifty quently retrofitted to work trucks, Link Fuses. Designed to protect the percent of all Mighty Lift! part SUVs and motor homes. These high current circuit of the wiring numbers represent import vehicle positive-displacement units are harness, PAL 500 series Auto Link applications, says the company. very durable and deliver high fuses are installed R&B Inc. volume and as original equip- Circle No. 316 constant fuel ment in 1997 and flow without 1998 new car Repackaged Brake p u l s a t i o n , models from Hardware but are inher- Nissan, Honda ently noisy and Acura. Lee Manufacturing because of Littelfuse has redesigned its their basic Circle No. 314 Brake Hardware design. If the noise bothers the packaging to provide customers an instant vehicle owner, installation of an Reman Heads NR1 kit solves the problem. The view of the contents. kit includes three isolator bush- The Engine Connection, Inc. offers Now in heavy duty clear plastic ings, rubber hoses and all installa- a complete line clamshell packages, Lee brake hard- tion hardware. These components of remanufac- ware is labeled and bar-coded for easy effectively “float” the pump, iso- tured and fully check-out and inventory control. lating the noise from the fuel lines a s s e m b l e d Lee Manufacturing and the chassis. The bushings and hard-to-find Circle No. 317 hoses won’t deteriorate in the car and light presence of gasoline, motor oil or truck cylinder heads that include a other contaminants. new 18 month/unlimited mileage Standard Motor Products, Inc. parts and labor warranty. TEC Circle No. 312 Remanufactured Cylinder Heads include over 100 different domes- Clutch Kits tic and import models. They are machined on Serdi equipment L&S Automotive offers a wide using the actual valve guide as the variety of new Clutch Kits and centering device. Gasket sets are components for cars and light also available. trucks. Clutch kits contain The Engine Connection, Inc. OEM-quality components, built Circle No. 315 for ultimate fit and func- Lift Supports tion, and are easy to R&B Inc. offers Mighty Lift! gas install, says charged Lift L&S. The Supports, used company also stocks related com- to hold hatch- ponents including clutch forks, backs, trunk pilot bushings, cables and bear- lids, liftgates ings. For maximum protection, and hoods on L&S clutch kits are packaged in vehicles. The replacement units foam rubber to safeguard critical incorporate universal attachment parts during shipping. brackets, eliminating the need for L&S Automotive separate part numbers for left and Circle No. 313 right side units. R&B has consoli-

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Reman Japanese Engines and reliability that meets or exceeds OEM specifications. Crown Remanufacturing prides itself on a International Engine Technology has announced a proven history of providing customers with excel- new line of premium remanufactured engines built lent coverage, high fill rates, accurate cataloging and by one of Japan’s oldest and most respected engine professional, courteous service. Crown’s builders. I-Tech offers a no- Remanufactured Blower Motors are just part of worry, 5 year, 50,000 mile Crown’s ongoing “Commitment to Excellence.” warranty on the entire line. Crown Remanufacturing Inc. I-Tech engines are sold as Circle No. 320 traditional long block assemblies. All valvetrain and tim- Mobil I High Efficiency Oil Filters ing components are installed at the factory, and include a Mobil Oil Corporation has introduced Mobil High new or remanufactured oil Efficiency Oil Filters for cars and trucks. The premi- pump and gasket set for each application. Enclosed um Mobil 1 oil filters remove significantly more con- in a sturdy wooden packing crate for shipping pro- taminants than conventional filters and are the most tection, I-Tech engines also include complete regis- durable oil filters on the market, according to the tration materials, a written warranty and various company. Designed for all types of vehicles, Mobil 1 installation tips. A broad line of late model Japanese filters can be used on engines using conventional oil engine coverage is available. or synthetic oil. International Engine Technology Mobil Oil Corporation Circle No. 318 Circle No. 321

Friction Modifier Leakproof Guarantee International Lubricants, Inc. has introduced Dr. AE Clevite Engine Parts stands behind the industry’s Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx, a concentrated friction first Leakproof Gasket Guarantee with its complete modifier said to instantly eliminate torque converter line of McCord Gaskets by Clevite. In the last two shudder problems. years, the company has made more than a thousand Available in a unique 2- improvements in the line from upgrading materials oz.application tube, Dr. to consolidating sets. Its premium graphite material Tranny Instant Shudder is ideal for today’s sophisticated engine technology Fixx is compatible with because of its extreme heat resistance, and cold-seal- conventional or synthetic ing and no-retorque qualities, says Clevite. The com- automatic transmission fluids. For long-term bene- pany offers more than twice as many graphite appli- fits, ILI recommends the LUBEGARD ATF cations as its leading competitor. Protectant, which is OEM approved and endorsed AE Clevite for correcting problems associated with automatic Circle No. 322 transmissions. International Lubricants, Inc. Gas Shocks Circle No. 319 KYB Corporation of America offers the full line of Remanufactured Blower Motors KYB Gas-a-Just Shock Absorbers for 19 makes of 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Compared to Crown Remanufacturing Inc. has introduced a full most gas shocks, says KYB, Gas-a-Just Shocks utilize line of Crown Precision Remanufactured Blower a higher gas pressure which helps maintain maxi- Motors. The line offers complete coverages from mum tire contact with the road surface. They fea- Acura to Volvo and features a 12-month/18,000 mile ture a monotube design with specially engineered warranty. Crown Blower Motors are remanufactured long-life seals. Seamless eye rings and cylinders to OEM specs using OE cores. Each unit is 100 per- eliminate the possibility of weld failures. cent quality tested to meet the most exacting stan- KYB Corporation of America dards in the business. All testing is done by qualified Circle No. 323 quality control technicians to ensure consistency

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Advertiser Page No. Circle No. AutoData ...... 5 ...... 103 Beck/Arnley ...... 22a,b,c,d ...... 160 CARQUEST Corporation...... 2nd Cover, 3 ...... 101, 102 Edge Diagnostic Systems ...... 13 ...... 107 Hella ...... 38 ...... 111 Lisle Corporation ...... 47 ...... 114 Maval...... 42 ...... 112 McCord ...... 7 ...... 104 McCord ...... 49 ...... 115 Mopar ...... 45 ...... 113 NAPA Autocare ...... 4th Cover NAPA Echlin ...... 16, 17 ...... 108, 109 Subaru...... 25 ...... 150 TopLine...... 30, 31 ...... 110 Toyota Motor Sales...... 10, 11 ...... 105, 106 Veejer Enterprises...... 53 ...... 116 Waekon Industries ...... 59 ...... 117

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