Saturday, March 24, 2007

Tools of the Trade

Customer Education Tools

Part of a suite of Internet-based tools, UnderCarInfo.NET offers access to hundreds of online videos, digital photos, animations and illustrations, which can be used to illustrate vehicle operation and service procedures to vehicle owners. The online Vehicle Suspension Adjustment Information shows owners the factoiy or aftermarket adjustments required for their vehicles. UnderCarInfo.NET also includes an online Tools & Kits feature, which lists specific hand tools, special tools and kits needed to align any vehicle in the database before the job is started. Under Carlnfo.NET is a standard feature on the company's 811P-Plus Alignment Systems. Hunter Engineering


The RPAT2 Rear Parking Assist Tester quickly checks the sensors for rear parking assist (RPA) systems without your having to remove the bumper or jack up the vehicle. The handheld tester visually and audibly indicates whether a particular sensor is working or not working. No cables, cable wire or connectors are required to use the tester, which is compatible with all ultrasonic factory systems, including models manufactured for GM, Chrysler, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and BMW vehicles, as well as all after-market systems for commercial trucks and trailers. Snap-on Tools

The PermaDryPlus replacement intake manifold gasket is designed to solve chronic coolant leakage problems on domestic engines that rely on extended-life organic acid technology (OAT) coolant and were factory-equipped with rigid nylon and molded rubber-type intake manifold gaskets. The new gasket features a high-strength aluminized steel carrier that is edge-molded and encapsulated with a proprietary fluoroelastomer material. Three separate sealing beads around coolant ports are said to ensure a long-lasting seal. Immediate coverage is offered for General Motors 5.0 and 5.7L engines manufactured from 1996 through 2002. Additional coverage-for select Ford (3.8, 4.0 and 4.2L) and GM (3.1, 3.4 and 4.3L) applications-will be introduced in early 2005. Fel-Pro


The complete line of DieselPower! performance additives includes Complete Fuel System Treatment, Fuel Injector Cleaner, Performance Improver & Cetane Booster, Anti-Gel & Fuel Treatment and Engine Oil Treatment & Life Extender. These products are specially engineered to meet the needs of all diesel-powered light trucks and cars. They're packaged in 20-oz. bottles that will treat up to 100 gals, of diesel fuel. The engine oil treatment takes care of up to 15 qts. of oil. Gold Eagle

These booster cables offer a tangle-free way to jump-start a battery. They're very flexible, and the 100% pure copper, Easy Reach low-profile cable clamps allow you to connect in tight spaces, according to the maker. They're also color-coded for easy polarity identification and vinyl-coated for rust and corrosion resistance. Cables are available in 12-, 16-, 20- and 25-ft. lengths. Standard gauge sizes and amperages include 4 gauge/400 amps, 4 gauge/500 amps and 2

This intake manifold (Part No. 106001) is designed to address the cracking and corroding problems of the original manifold, which can lead to coolant leaks. The new manifold features beefed-up internal and external ribs within the plenum, heat-stabilized nylon material and improved carrier and throttle body gaskets. A single part number covers 1995-2004 GM 3.8 engines (except supercharged). ATP-Inc.

The Model 2840 front-load automatic parts washer is large enough for engine blocks and other automotive components. It features a wash cabinet that's 40 in. high, a 28-in.-wide rotating turntable and a load capacity of 750 lbs. A removable 20-mesh debris screen prevents loose parts and heavy particles from entering the wash solution. The 3-hp sealless vertical pump delivers cleaning power at a rate of 50 GPM (gals. per minute) and 45 psi. Like all of the manufacturers parts washers, the Model 2840 is ETL safety certified to UL and CSA specifications and backed by a one-year parts and labor warranty when Cuda detergents are used. Cuda Cleaning Systems

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