Multiple Cylinder Misfire or Rough Idle on 2004-’06 Chrysler 3.5L Engines
This bulletin involves rotating all engine exhaust valves, replacingthe valve spring retainer locks with a new design to increase valverotation at lower rpm, inspecting/replacing the MAP sensor...
View ArticleUse Simple 10-second Check to Avoid Three Common Valve-Lock Problems
By Fergus OgilvyAssemble the valve locks on a valve and using your thumb and forefinger raise the retainer to its full height. If the assembly defies gravity and remains in place and doesnt rock, the...
View ArticleValve Failure Analysis: Impact and Fatigue
Since the least common result of valve failure is the valve itself, it is always necessary to determine the cause of failure prior to replacement of the damaged valves (Figure 1).Impact FailureThe...
View ArticleOil Seepage From Back of Cylinder Head on Mercedes M272/273 Engines
If you receive customer reports of oil seeping from Mercedes vehicles equipped with M272/273 engines, the cause could be the round plastic expansion plugs on the back of the cylinder heads (Figure 1)....
View ArticleChrysler 2.4L Cylinder Block Casting Identification
Chrysler replaced its old SOHC four cylinders with an all-new family of SOHC and DOHC engines in 1995. There were 2.0L SOHC and DOHC versions, along with a 2.4L DOHC that was installed in the FWD cars...
View ArticleConnecting Rod Installation Basics
Here is some good, basic information about how to properly install connecting rods. Step 1: Apply the molybdenum base lubricant under the head of the bolt and on the threads. Step 2: With the bolts...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know About SBC Port Volumes
A 4-cycle engine is far from being a simple air pump. The principle reason turning apparent simplicity into real world complexity is the dynamic ‘stop – start’ nature of the flow through the engine and...
View ArticleGM Belt Tensioner May Cause Supercharger Failure
Problem: Premature failure of supercharger bearings. Cause: When the belt tensioner starts to fail, belt tension increases dramatically. This tension shows up as side-loading in the supercharger rear...
View ArticleGeneral Guidelines for Adjusting Brass and Nitrophyl Floats
The two methods of adjustment are internal (dry) setting and the external (wet) setting. The internal float adjustment is accomplished with the fuel bowl off the carburetor. With “internally...
View ArticleTiming Belt Tips on Accord 2.2L and 2.3L Engines
This simple retainer will ensure that the balance shaft seal stays in place. These tips outline the belt replacement for the popular 2.2- and 2.3-liter Accord engines. The other Honda engines are...
View ArticleTips For Selecting a Carbureted Intake Manifold
Performance intake manifold manufacturers offer several different options to get air and fuel from carb to heads. The secret is choosing the right intake manifold for your specific application using...
View ArticleMultiple Cylinder Misfire or Rough Idle on 2004-’06 Chrysler 3.5L Engines
This bulletin involves rotating all engine exhaust valves, replacingthe valve spring retainer locks with a new design to increase valverotation at lower rpm, inspecting/replacing the MAP sensor...
View ArticleTips For Selecting a Carbureted Intake Manifold
Performance intake manifold manufacturers offer several different options to get air and fuel from carb to heads. The secret is choosing the right intake manifold for your specific application using...
View ArticleMultiple Cylinder Misfire or Rough Idle on 2004-’06 Chrysler 3.5L Engines
This bulletin involves rotating all engine exhaust valves, replacingthe valve spring retainer locks with a new design to increase valverotation at lower rpm, inspecting/replacing the MAP sensor...
View ArticleTips For Selecting a Carbureted Intake Manifold
Performance intake manifold manufacturers offer several different options to get air and fuel from carb to heads. The secret is choosing the right intake manifold for your specific application using...
View ArticleMultiple Cylinder Misfire or Rough Idle on 2004-’06 Chrysler 3.5L Engines
This bulletin involves rotating all engine exhaust valves, replacingthe valve spring retainer locks with a new design to increase valverotation at lower rpm, inspecting/replacing the MAP sensor...
View ArticleTips For Selecting a Carbureted Intake Manifold
Performance intake manifold manufacturers offer several different options to get air and fuel from carb to heads. The secret is choosing the right intake manifold for your specific application using...
View ArticleMultiple Cylinder Misfire or Rough Idle on 2004-’06 Chrysler 3.5L Engines
This bulletin involves rotating all engine exhaust valves, replacingthe valve spring retainer locks with a new design to increase valverotation at lower rpm, inspecting/replacing the MAP sensor...
View ArticleTips For Selecting a Carbureted Intake Manifold
Performance intake manifold manufacturers offer several different options to get air and fuel from carb to heads. The secret is choosing the right intake manifold for your specific application using...
View ArticleMultiple Cylinder Misfire or Rough Idle on 2004-’06 Chrysler 3.5L Engines
This bulletin involves rotating all engine exhaust valves, replacingthe valve spring retainer locks with a new design to increase valverotation at lower rpm, inspecting/replacing the MAP sensor...
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