Fig. 1  After the door panel is removed the motor-regulator assembly comes out easily.

© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Tips on how to replace the window motor and regulator. On my 2007 Dodge Dakota the driver’s side window occasionally would not move (usually it would act up in the McDonald’s drive-thru). Other times it worked OK except for a little slower speed going up compared to the right front window.

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Black vehicles never cool as easily as white ones, consider this on your next purchase.

© DenLorsTools.com Summary: ASE Florida Master auto technician answers questions from a reader in Pakistan. Pakistan’s temperatures exceed Florida’s which is normally considered one of the most demanding climates on a car’s AC system. Read on for several questions from Usman in Pakistan.

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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Florida ASE Master Tech explains what automotive AC vacuum pumps are used for and answers frequently asked questions regarding their practical use when servicing car air conditioning.

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LAND ROVER 7/16-14 HEAD BOLT KIT

Summary: New product for repairing head bolts threads in cylinder, it’s the Time-Sert thread repair kit part number 12188.

© DenLorsTools.com Summary: I just re-certified my electrical ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) test to maintain my Master Tech status. Here’s some key points that I remember from making a few notes immediately after taking the test and returning to my vehicle. I admit that “electrical” is not my strong suite, however I didn’t need a study guide. This was the 4th time I’ve successfully re-certified this particular test. I’ve also included a few tips on what I’ve learned when taking ASE’s electrical tests over the years.

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Prometric is handling ASE computer testing, results are now provided on the same day.

© DenLorsTools.com Summary: ASE Master Tech covers how ASE testing has changed. After years of taking tests alongside several hundred other mechanics in hotel conference rooms, a change has been made. Testing is now better in many ways, in others not so much.

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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Article by a master auto tech on the differences in two very popular thread inserts used for restoring damaged threads. Some commonly asked questions are answered like – How are they held in? And which one stays in better? Which is better, Time Sert or HeliCoil? After reading the article and seeing the video be sure to check out our Time-Sert Kits.

Denlor’s sells several different brands of repair kits to fix damaged threads for a variety of applications. Since many engine blocks today are made of aluminum, a common thread failure is the for the head bolts.

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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Master auto technician answers questions on how to find the cause of excessive wind noise and the use of the Steelman Chassis Ears. Electronic specialty tools like the wired and wireless versions are designed primarily to find sources of chassis noises.

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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: Article covering different methods of how to remove carrier and pinion bearings after the carrier and pinion have been taken out of the housing.

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© DenLorsTools.com Summary: The Internet has changed the way we make many purchases. When considering your next car or truck tire purchase what are the advantages and disadvantages when purchasing them on-line or at a local tire store?

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