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MAY 2003 JASPER Makes Donation to Hoosier Inside . . . Family Camp Jasper Engines & Transmissions needs children and their families,” recently made a major contribution to says Zach Bawel, JASPER Vice- the Enis Furley Foundation and their President of Sales. “As Scott shared Customer Profile: quest to construct a recreational camp his vision of a place for special Cox Automotive & in Southern Indiana. needs families to go, relax and have Performance pg. 2 JASPER contributed a full- fun, we thought it blended well with size extended cab pickup truck to be JASPER’s mission statement of ‘Do used at Camp Emma Lou, a camp It Right... and Have Fun.’ We look Where Do They All under construction on Lake Monroe forward to helping make this dream Come From? pg. 3 (just south of Bloomington, IN) to a reality for these families.” serve as an outdoor retreat for dis- The families that attend Camp Support ‘Right to Repair’ tressed families and their children. Emma Lou will have all of their “JASPER was one of the first com- meals provided throughout their Legislation pg. 4 panies to show an interest in the pro- stay. The entire visit (Thursday ject,” says Todd Rolen, Executive through Sunday) will be funded Join The Director of the Enis Furley Founda- through sponsorships, and families Fan Club pg. 4 tion. “The truck will be used primari- will NOT incur any expenses during ly for everyday camp use.” their stay at the camp. All dona- The Enis Furley Foundation is a tions to the Enis Furley Foundation Severe-Duty Head Gaskets not-for-profit organization created by will go 100% toward the operation Bring Extra Margin of Jasper native Scott Rolen, of the St. of Camp Emma Lou. All salaries of Protection pg. 5 Louis Cardinals, to brighten the lives the camp’s management staff is paid of children and their families who for by Scott Rolen. struggle with an illness, hardship, or The foundation hopes to have JASPER Wins ZF Award other special needs by bringing them families experience Camp Emma for Excellence pg. 6 to Camp Emma Lou for an extended Lou by the summer of 2004. weekend. Tax-Free contributions can be “Jasper Engines & Transmissions made to the Enis Furley Founda- Associate Sponsor is proud to be the first corporate part- tion, 1800 Boone Trail, Louisville, Spotlight pg. 7 ner with the Enis Furley Foundation KY 40245. Call (502) 939-5121 for and Scott Rolen in helping special more information.

Published by: Jasper Engines & Transmissions P. O. Box 650 Jasper, IN 47547-0650 Phone: 1-800-827-7455 Zach Bawel, JASPER Vice-President of Sales, hands over the keys of the new truck Fax: 1-812-634-1820 to Todd Rolen, Executive Director of the Enis Furley Foundation, a not-for-profit www.jasperengines.com organization founded by Jasper native Scott Rolen of the St. Louis Cardinals. 2 Profile Cox Automotive&Performance a TTSTransmission Flush lathe, aTechtronics LabScope,and ment, includingaPro-Cutbrake ment. Cox hasallthelatestequip- engine ortransmissionreplace- simple oilchangetoacomplete and canhandleanything froma general vehicle repairandservice T Master them areCertified technicians,andtwo of Certified F employees bays. andeightservice Street. Roger now hasseven present locationat2150West Main So Cox Automotive moved toits he neededmorespaceandhelp. Roger’s businesshadgrown, and two bays. years, service Afterfive outwithoneemployeestarted and W shopat2368 and openedhisfirst chance tostrike outonhisown, 13 years. for industry ment manufacturing equip- Roger was intheoilfield years. Andbeforethat, for five dealership Manager foraChrysler o ing hisshopinDecemberof1990, tive &Performance. Priortoopen- of SalemishometoCox Automo- wner Roger Cox was theService our ofhisemployees areASE echnicians. est MainStreetinSalem.Roger Cox Automotive takes careof But inlate1990Roger saw a The CentralIllinoiscommunity choice ofSalem, Illinois,customerssince1990. Cox Automotive&Performance at2150WestMainStreethasbeenthe Give GoodValue andService.” ness philosophy of“DoItRightand Cox Automotive follows itsbusi- improvements aresuretocomeas ty andaddanalignmentrack.More driveway improvements tohisfacili- really like thenohasslewarranty.” improvements.any factory AndI “JASPER’s work isover andabove ve development onOEMproblems is “Their (JASPER’s) researchand engines andtransmissionsayear. They purchaseuptotengasoline products forthepastsixyears. J tive advancements. to stay ontopofthelatestautomo- ees toattendoff sitetrainingclasses Machine. Cox pays forhisemploy- Tom SmithandownerRobertCox. left toright)ToddQuick,MikeTorbeck, Cox Automotivetechnicians(pictured ASPER qualityremanufactured ry Cox hasfutureplanstomake Cox Automotive hasused important,” says Roger Cox. Where Do They All Come From? by John McGovren, JASPER New Product Development Group Coordinator

hood?” From the technical side, go through everything they can find John McGovren experience helps in quickly under- searching for similarities and differ- standing systems and configurations ences between this application and started with – the similarities and differences of others before it. Sometimes they are JASPER in the next generation. From the parts all new, like the recent Dodge 2.7 1976 in de- end, it also helps to understand cur- liter V6. These groups search all of veloping their rent parts and the various vendors’ the parts including the oil pan, tim- Differential strengths and capabilities. ing cover, camshaft or whatever they program for JASPER’s New Product Group can find to make sense of a some- light-duty networks with our Cataloging, Sales, time apparently senseless world. and heavy- Manufacturing, Installation Kits, They understand the product in its duty trucks. He helped Purchasing and Quality part numbers. Jasper also goes to JASPER expand into Departments. Almost every new resources like service manuals, Tech MerCruiser Stern Drives in product starts out as a number – in a Service Bulletins, Advisories, and 1986. In 1996, John sense, a tracking number. JASPER’s Recalls to understand what has hap- helped expand and auto- Cataloging Department uses vehicle pened to the manufacturer. mate aspects of the manufacturers’ literature, Internet JASPER’s Factory Sales Installation Kit program in and vendor resources to recognize Representatives are a valuable which 3,000 customized what has been sold. The goal of the resource of information regarding kits are packaged a month for sale with gas engines. New Product Department is to have original equipment problems in the In late 2001, JASPER applications identified up to the field. They pass on the information formed its New Product prior model year. they have learned from you, our cus- Development group with So what does it take to develop an tomer, about the kinds of problems John as Coordinator. engine at JASPER? Let’s start at the you have experienced. end! You call us AND we have it! Then the autopsy begins! Where do all of those engines, Our Sales Department, with the Pictures are taken to understand all transmissions and differentials come help of your VIN number, correctly of the various accessory bolt holes, from? As our customers, you know identifies it based on the collective castings numbers, and such. The they come from JASPER. But work of Cataloging, Manufacturing, wrench is turned and torque values before JASPER remanufactured that Purchasing & the Quality Groups, recorded and compared to available product, most likely, it started out in and we deliver it! service resources. Differences are life on a dealership lot and may have Now we will flash to an earlier noted, problems are observed and been somebody’s dream come true. time… JASPER has decided to causes of failure analyzed. Well, maybe they weren’t dreaming develop this product. Our of the engine – though some do, Purchasing and Cataloging groups (continued on page 6) especially some motorheads and gearheads that we all know. Most were probably dreaming of the sheet metal and frame around it, which made it the car or truck of their dreams, or the workhorse of their company. That’s right! Every product that JASPER produces is in its second life. The vehicle manufacturers fig- ure it out the first time, then JASPER does it again through their NEW PRODUCT GROUP. The New Product Group relies on experience and networking to unrav- JASPER’s New Product Group noticed oil leaking from the plugs in the el the mystery of “What’s under your cylinder heads of the Chrysler 2.7 liter V6.

3 Jasper Motorsports Wins Pit-Crew Challenge at Rockingham Join The Dave Blaney Fan Club! Now is your opportunity to show your Jasper Motorsports spirit and join the Dave Blaney Fan Club. As an active member you will receive the following:

• Each household will receive a personally autographed 8 x 10 postcard of Dave Blaney and the #77 Jasper Engines & The over-the-wall crew for Dave Blaney and the #77 Jasper Engines & Transmissions Ford. Additional Transmissions Ford team won Round 2 of the McDonald’s Drive-Thru Pit family members also receive an Championship fueled by POWERade at the 400 at North Carolina unautographed postcard. Speedway. Blaney’s crew spent 223 seconds in the pits to edge the crew of and the #97 team by four seconds to earn the weekly $20,000 prize. • Each member will receive a The Jasper Motorsports team added six new team members prior to the 2003 membership card, which entitles NASCAR Winston Cup Series season, including four crew members who have you to a 10% discount on Dave provided immediate dividends for the team’s over-the-wall efforts. Blaney merchandise available “I think I’m probably not alone in thanking McDonald’s and POWERade for through the fan club. creating a contingency program for the NASCAR Winston Cup Series pit crews on a weekly basis,” says Mark Harrah, Co-Owner and Team Manager for Jasper • Each member receives a certifi- Motorsports. “It’s long overdue to recognize the role these guys play in the suc- cate of membership. cess of their teams between the flags on Sunday. The drivers get the recogni- tion, but our sport is as much a team sport as the NFL, the NBA or Major • Each household receives The League Baseball. And without a fast pit-crew, you don’t have much of a chance Buckeye Bulletin, a newsletter of getting to Victory Lane on a regular basis. We’re happy to be one of the first printed four times a year in which teams to win.” Dave writes a column.

• Each member has the option to Support ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation purchase the fan club t-shirt at our JASPER believes car owners and to properly diagnose, repair, re-program cost. This shirt features many of independent shops must have full or install automotive replacement parts. the cars that Dave has driven access to information, parts and tools The Act ensures that motorists retain the throughout his career. This shirt is to accurately diagnose, repair or re- right to choose how and by whom their exclusive to members only. program these systems. By restricting vehicles are maintained and repaired. access to such information, car manu- Most importantly, the Right to Repair Memberships are good for 12 facturers force motorists to bypass Act includes an enforcement mechanism months from the time that you join independent repair shops and patronize under the auspices of the Federal Trade and do not expire on December only new car dealerships, Restricting Commission, to ensure all parties fulfill 31st, as many fan clubs require. customer choice would inevitably lead their obligations to the motoring public. An Individual Membership to higher prices and undermaintained You can show your support for the costs $19.95 per year. A Family vehicles. Moreover, the lack of com- Motor Vehicle Owner’s Right to Repair Membership can include up to petition will lead to the failure of inde- Act by sending a letter to your U. S. four persons within the same pendent garages and the companies Representative or Senator, informing household and costs $24.95 per that supply them. them of the legislation. Let them know year. The Motor Vehicle Owners Right how this legislation will help you and To join the Dave Blaney Fan to Repair Act (H.R. 2735 & S. 2617) other constituents who use their vehicles Club you can contact the club prevents vehicle makers and others in their everyday lives. A model letter office at (918) 743-1220 or from unfairly restricting access to the to send to your lawmaker can be found www.daveblaney.com information, parts and tools necessary at www.aftermarket.org/government.

4 Severe-Duty Head Gaskets Bring Extra Margin of Protection by Lee Palmquist - Senior Product Engineer, Federal-Mogul Corporation Most remanufactured automotive catalytic converter; PCV system mal- Built-in Toughness…from Fel-Pro engines are operated under “severe” function. conditions at some point in their ser- ARMOR THICKNESS: Thicker vice life. The key questions are how Cooling system malfunction. armor creates a more detonation-resis- these conditions will affect engine per- Restricted radiator; corrosion within tant combustion seal, increases radial formance and reliability and whether engine castings; leaking water pump; strength, and maximizes loading (and or not they’ll possibly lead to a costly loose hose clamps (allowing air to sealing performance) around combus- comeback. enter system); eroded water pump tion opening. Fel-Pro, the preeminent brand of impeller; loose drive belts; malfunc- aftermarket engine sealing technolo- tioning thermostat. ARMOR MATERIAL: Use of high- gies, has gone the extra step to develop grade Austinetic (non-magnetic) stain- a line of “severe duty” cylinder head Poor state of tune. Worn spark plugs, less steel increases radial strength, cor- gaskets specifically for installation by ignition wires, distributor cap/rotor, rosion resistance, and detonation resis- leading production engine remanufac- and/or distributor (worn advance tance. turers (PER), including Jasper Engines weights, loose/worn bearing and & Transmissions. breaker plate); improper ignition tim- BODY CORE THICKNESS: Solid New Fel-Pro PER PermaTorque ing; poor fuel pressure. steel core gaskets have higher radial Severe-Duty head gaskets feature an strength than perforated core gaskets. impressive collection of exclusive Engine design. Lightweight/thin “Severe Duty” core material is 25% engineering enhancements that ensure walled and/or bimetallic castings thicker than standard, to further superior performance and longevity, allowing excessive distortion and increase radial strength. even in the face of severe operating motion between the castings. conditions. Available for several pop- PRINTOSEAL® Sealing Beads: ular domestic and imported engines, Type of use. Carrying heavy loads; use Enhance fluid seal in strategic areas these gaskets utilize thicker, high- in dirty environment; excessive lug- without removing excessive load from grade stainless steel armor material; ging in wrong gear; short, repeated combustion seal. Also allows use of enhanced-strength solid-steel body stop-start driving cycles; ignoring thicker armor. core material; advanced fluid sealing “Check Engine” light. features; and special gasket coatings – SPECIALIZED COATINGS: all of which provide an impressive Type of fuel. Burning 87 octane when Provide increased fluid seal and anti- new margin of protection in particular- premium grade is required. stick properties. ly challenging sealing situations. Condition of core. Number of times HOT PRESS FLATTENING: Helps What are ‘Severe Conditions’? engine has been remachined can affect imbed armor into gasket facing materi- Any one of several issues can lead casting strength and internal operating al reducing torque loss. Use of heat to additional stress being placed on a geometry. imbeds armor more deeply and consis- remanufactured engine. These tently and allows use of thicker armor. include: Any one or a combination of these conditions can impact the effectiveness Emissions system malfunction. of standard automotive head gaskets. Restricted EGR passages; inefficient That’s why Fel-Pro, “The Gaskets air pump operation (broken or loose Professionals Trust™,” has once again drive belt, worn impeller, restricted helped leading PERs eliminate poten- passages and hoses); restricted tial sealing issues before they occur.

Lee Palmquist has been with Fel-Pro & Federal-Mogul for the past 33 years. Lee designs gaskets at the Aftermarket Engineering facility in Skokie, IL, and tests his designs on dynamometer engines and field test vehi- cles. He also visits various gasket accounts to provide technical support and provides technical assistance to customers and to technical editors and writers.

5 (New Product Group Continued)

The design of the engine is studied. This is the beginning. Purchasing has samples of poten- tial parts, which must be approved by a Quality Captain. The New Product Technician reviews the find- ings with the various Quality Captains. The Quality Captains talk to our vendors about the kinds of problems discovered and what can be done to make it better. In the case of the Dodge 2.7, we discov- ered oil sludging, and asked Federal JASPER drills, taps and plugs the Chrysler 2.7 liter heads to eliminate the Mogul for a better bearing set. They chance of oil leaks. designed an aluminum bearing yet. JASPER maintains all of the the On-the Job Coaches on the shop which is “more forgiving” than the specs and processes in computer floor. As the initial units of the fam- original tri-metal bearing. We also files that either print out with the ily are produced, an audit is per- suggested a 3000 mile oil change production ticket or are displayed to formed to insure correct training and rather than the 7000 mile change in the Associate doing the process. process control. the owner’s manual. We also The Quality Captains update these With the manufacturing process noticed oil leaking from the plugs in references and files. defined, files are updated to include the heads. We drill, tap and plug the The first engine of a family any special notices and special holes to avoid these oil leaks. In the group is assembled by the New requirements. The Sales files are end, our Quality Captains will deter- Product Technician. He also helps also updated with prices and avail- mine the acceptable vendors and the develop the assembly processes and ability status and type of Installation specs for the various manufacturing Work Instructions. The New Kit. processes. Product Technician and the Quality JASPER awaits your next call. The development doesn’t end Captains also train and familiarize And we thank you for your business.

JASPER Wins ZF Award for Excellence!

ZF Corporation representatives ZF Corporation representatives, Mark Cali and Chris Mores, flank Mike Land Mark Cali and Chris Mores recent- and Cecil Ragsdale of the Inside Sales Department, as they accept the 2002 ZF ly visited Jasper Engines & Award for Excellence. Transmissions to present the com- tributor of ZF remanufactured light hope to continue this in the years pany with the 2002 ZF Award for truck transmissions since joining the to come.” Excellence. The award is present- program in 1994,” says Craig Congratulations goes out to ed to the #1 distributor of ZF Leuck, Manager of JASPER’s everyone involved in making transmissions in the United States Transmission Division. “We’ve Jasper Engines & Transmissions and Canada. had a very good working relation- #1 in ZF distribution! “JASPER has been the #1 dis- ship with ZF over the years, and

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