Have you been having trouble with your diesel engine turbocharger? There’s a chance you might need a new one but, depending on the failure, you also might want to consider a turbo cartridge or repair kit.
Continue reading HHP Spotlight: Jrone Diesel Engine Turbo Cartridges and Repair KitsCategory: Blog – Diesel Engine News & Updates
The Differences between Refurbished, Rebuilt, and Remanufactured in Diesel Engines
Refurbish. Rebuild. Remanufacture. You often see these three terms used interchangeably. But is there a difference?
Continue reading The Differences between Refurbished, Rebuilt, and Remanufactured in Diesel EnginesHow to Diagnose Diesel Engine Noise: Clutch Engagement
We’ve talked about several different causes of diesel engine in recent blog posts, including noise under load, belt noise, and valve train noise. This article focuses in on another time you might hear unwanted noise coming from your diesel engine during clutch engagement.
Continue reading How to Diagnose Diesel Engine Noise: Clutch EngagementDiesel Engine Turbochargers: Rebuild with a Cartridge or a New Turbo?
If you’re running a diesel engine, odds are you’ll eventually experience some kind of failure. That might include your turbocharger.
Continue reading Diesel Engine Turbochargers: Rebuild with a Cartridge or a New Turbo?HHP Spotlight: Diesel Engine Rocker Arm vs. Pin and Roller Kits
When it comes to overhead cam engines your Detroit Diesel Series 60, your Cummins ISX, your Caterpillar 3406E, and C15 to name a few. We get a lot of questions on rocker levers. People call when something goes wrong, asking: “What are my options?” or “What can you offer me?”
Continue reading HHP Spotlight: Diesel Engine Rocker Arm vs. Pin and Roller KitsHow to Diagnose Diesel Engine Noise: Valve Train
We’ve recently talked about how to diagnose engine noise while your diesel is under load and noise due to engine belts. In this post, we’re going to be looking at another possible cause of your diesel engine noise—your valve train components.
Continue reading How to Diagnose Diesel Engine Noise: Valve Train8 Basic Ways to Market Your Diesel Engine Repair Shop Online
We’ve mentioned it before if you’re not utilizing the internet in your marketing strategy, then you’re missing out on great opportunities to grow your business. In fact, we spent an entire post discussing why a website is vital to the success of your marketing efforts. Print is well and good and it still works but the internet gets you in front of a lot more people, giving you more customer conversion opportunities.
Continue reading 8 Basic Ways to Market Your Diesel Engine Repair Shop OnlineHow to Diagnose Diesel Engine Belt Noise
Diesel engine belt noise is one of the most common drivability complaints on heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
The noise may sound like:
- A squeal
- A chirp
- A screech
- A grinding or growling sound
However, the belt itself is not always the actual problem. In many cases, the noise is caused by:
- Improper belt tension
- Pulley misalignment
- Worn bearings
- Oil contamination
- Failing accessory components
Accurately diagnosing diesel engine belt noise is important because replacing only the belt may not solve the root issue.
Continue reading How to Diagnose Diesel Engine Belt NoiseWhy Not to Rebuild Your Diesel Engine Fuel Injectors
Do your fuel injectors need a rebuild? Have you thought about just doing it yourself? Master Diesel Mechanic Mike Schrems discussed with us why you might not want to tackle this yourself. Read on to find out why!
Continue reading Why Not to Rebuild Your Diesel Engine Fuel InjectorsWhy Clean Oil Matters More Than You Think (And How It Protects Your Diesel Engine)
If you’ve already invested in diesel engine parts, you already understand how critical performance and reliability are.
But there’s one system that impacts everything else, and it’s often overlooked:
Your lubrication system.
Clean oil is not just about maintenance. It directly affects how long your components last and how efficiently your engine operates.
Continue reading Why Clean Oil Matters More Than You Think (And How It Protects Your Diesel Engine)HHP Spotlight: Diesel Engine Rocker Cover Gaskets
If you’ve noticed a leak in your engine, or you’re just replacing your injectors, you should probably take a look at your rocker cover gaskets. If you’re working on your injectors, its a good idea to replace these gaskets as well, while you’re in there.
Continue reading HHP Spotlight: Diesel Engine Rocker Cover GasketsRepair Shop Marketing Message Part II: Branding Your Repair Shop
In Repair Shop Marketing Message Part I, we focused on your marketing message and how to craft it to target your ideal customer.
Continue reading Repair Shop Marketing Message Part II: Branding Your Repair Shop
