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Symptoms Your Common Rail Fuel Injectors Are Failing

No matter if you are a rookie or an experienced mechanic, mistakes do happen. Maybe your mind isn’t in the right place or maybe you were distracted when putting on that last valve cover. Whatever the reason, improperly installing a gasket will result in a leak almost every time.>

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Common VGT Turbocharger Failures

Variable geometry turbochargers have not always been the best in terms of reliability. But not all VGT’s are bad. It is a complicated problem that requires a complicated solution. Manufacturers have been handed the task of making diesel engines more efficient and produce fewer emissions. This is where components such as a variable geometry turbo come into play.

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How Do Variable Geometry Turbochargers Work In Diesel Engines?

Turbochargers are complicated and extremely precise pieces. They are used in diesel engines to get additional power, increased throttle response, and improve fuel economy. Variable geometry turbochargers or VGTs for short have additional vanes that move according to the specific demands of the engine at any given time. 

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Fuel Injector Cup Failure Explained: Prevention, Problems, And Hold-Down Bolts

Problems with injector cups is a common issue on the Caterpillar 3406E.
We know how frustrating it can be, especially if it happens soon after an injector replacement.

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EGR Coolers Explained: Failure Symptoms and How It Affects The VGT Turbo!

An EGR (exhaust gas recirculating) cooler is another way that engine manufacturers have been able to lower today’s emissions standards. Its main job is to remove as much heat out of the spent gasses as possible before re-entering the engine’s combustion chamber.

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Main Causes of Poor Fuel Injector Performance in a Caterpillar C15 ACERT Engine

The Cat C15 ACERT engine is the pinnacle of diesel engine technology. That being said, even Caterpillar engines will come to a time where it needs to be serviced. Problems such as poor performance and excessive fuel consumption are just some of the common signs that your fuel injectors are not working within specs.

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Overview of Cummins ISB/ISC Fuel Injectors: Signs of Failure, Problems, and Replacement

Cummins is and always has been a big player when it comes to diesel engines. After all, it has made trucks like the Dodge Ram into the legends they are today. But sadly, nothing lasts forever. If your Cummins engine hasn’t got the same “pep” as it once had, chances are that its fuel injectors may be to blame.

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Replacing Your Failing Diesel Fuel Injector With A Bosch Detroit Diesel Fuel Injector (Reman, Series 50/60, & Fuel Injection system)

What are the causes of fuel injector failure? We will list out what to look for and explain why we recommend replacing your fuel injector with a Genuine Bosch Detroit Diesel Fuel Injector from HHP.

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Cummins ISB/ISX Regulator And Dosing Module Overview: Failures and Part Options

Today we’re going to be talking about the Genuine Bosch Dodge Cummins ISB Midrange Fuel Injection Pressure Regulator. It’s important to know where your parts come from and the standards for production. You can always expect high quality testing and performance from Bosch.

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Bosch High Pressure Diesel Oil Pump: Signs of Failure and the Benefits of a Replacement

Is your Navistar/International DT466/I530 HEUI High Pressure Oil Pump showing signs of reduced power, decreased fuel economy, increased emissions, or rough running? We can help you recognize the signs of failure and inform you on all of the benefits of replacing your oil pump with a Genuine Bosch oil pump from HHP.

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