© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Where to find great deals for car jump boxes and which ones are most popular with car lots and boat marinas. Clore Automotive has some of the best jump starters in the industry, with different size booster boxes to fit most any auto repair shop or car mechanic’s needs. Learn the differences in their jump start units. Jump and Carry battery boosters come with one of the best warranties in the industry.

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2.4 Liter (EDZ I4) engine removal suggestions save time compared to book instructions.

© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Removal instructions in the repair manual says to remove engine and transmission along with cradle from the bottom of the van. This engine can be removed from the top leaving the cradle, transmission and CV 1/2 shafts in place saving many hours of labor time! Included is a “stop motion” video showing removal and replacement – a time lapse showing in a couple of minutes the job that took 6 hours (book time is 13.9 hours). Applicable vehicles; 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 2006 & 2007 Dodge Caravan and Town & Country mini vans w/2.4 4cyl.

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The VW in the image above was getting a new waterpump and timing belt.

© DenLorsTools.com Summary: The telltale battery light staying on means an alternator/generator replacement is needed in most cases. 2000 to 2005 1.8 Liter 5V Turbo engines in VW Passats and Audi A4’s have alternators that look easy to change, however access to the bottom alternator bolt can prove to be very difficult. The book labor time lists 2.8 hours to change this alternator! The most time consuming part of the job has to do with the front bumper removal to get to the fan so the lower alternator bolt can then be removed. The lower alt. bolt interferes with the fan if it is left in place preventing bolt removal. This car repair article is on how to change the alternator easily. DIYers along with some auto technicians that haven’t figured out the short cut (revealed in this repair article) will now be able to reduce the actual labor time by a couple of hours.

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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Dodge 4.7 engines ticking or tapping noise upon cold start-up is a very common problem. As the picture above indicates, exhaust manifolds and gaskets are usually the cause. Affected vehicles are Dodge Dakota pick up trucks, Dodge Durango SUVs and full size Dodge Rams equipped with 4.7 Liter engines. This auto repair article points out some of the things to look for when replacing the exhaust manifold gaskets on one of these trucks. Failure to inspect the exhaust manifold closely may lead to a repeat gasket failure. Suggestions on how to repair the problem right the first time – and the #1 cause of repeated failure is pointed out. It’s obvious once you know what to look for.

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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Car repair tips article related to loud clicking or popping noise in the dash of a 2007 Chevrolet Impala SS with dual climate control.  Article covers how to quickly troubleshoot and pinpoint the noise. Included are basic instructions and tools required to repair this particular problem. Click on images for a larger view.

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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: This auto repair blog covers 1996-2001 first generation Honda CR V’s which are making unwanted noises. Suggestions on what to look for when experiencing noises like thumping, grinding, rattling, clanking etc. Diagnosing the source of unusual noises coming from any vehicle can be very frustrating – knowing some of the common issues can help to make short work of troubleshooting the problem.

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© DenLorsTools.com Some head gasket sets come with replacement headbolts included automatically.

Summary: This automotive tech article is on TTY (Torque to Yield) head bolts. Headbolts that stretch require different tools, procedures and precautions compared to using conventional bolts. Improper procedures can result in bolt breakage and head gasket failure. Suggestions in this article help to insure the repair is done correctly the FIRST time.
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