Mercedes MBE 900 Turbo Replacement

Deciding to replace a $3,000.00 turbocharger on a Mercedes MBE 900 isn’t an easy decision. This particular bus has been a thorn in our side for years mainly because of this one engine code that keeps popping up over and over again regardless of what we do to try and eliminate it. This time we… Continue reading Mercedes MBE 900 Turbo Replacement

My Greatest Fear…..

My greatest fear is that when I die, my wife will sell all my car parts for what I told her they cost.

DT MaxxForce Diesel Engine Cylinder Sleeve Protrusion

The cylinder sleeves are the next step on this rebuild project. They have a rubber seal that goes around the outside to separate the coolant from the crankcase. Once lubricated each sleeve is forced into the block and counterbores. We purchased all of the necessary tools to carry out this job and cylinder sleeve hold… Continue reading DT MaxxForce Diesel Engine Cylinder Sleeve Protrusion

2017 NHES – Olofsfors Interview with Mechanics Hub

Scott Creighton, Regional Sales Representative with Olofsfors spoke with Mechanics Hub at the 2017 National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto about their equipment on display, their features, and some of their newest product offering.

2017 NHES – Toplift Enterprise Interview with Mechanics Hub

Matthew LaPolice, Sales Coordinator with Toplift Enterprise spoke with Mechanics Hub at the 2017 National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto about their equipment on display, their features, and some of their newest product offering.

Building the Ideal Mechanics Shop

Mechanics have a serious need for the right tools and equipment to get their jobs done. It takes serious power to work on cars and that’s why the shop must be outfitted properly. When designing a shop for yourself make sure you have taken steps to have an experienced contractor helping you get exactly what… Continue reading Building the Ideal Mechanics Shop

Cummins ISB Engine Code EGR Valve

This EGR Valve fault code popped up and it caused a slight hesitation on acceleration which would make sense if the valve is open at the wrong time. The EGR funnels cooled exhaust coming from the EGR cooler into the intake system to cut down on emission levels. The code was 1896 EGR Valve Controller… Continue reading Cummins ISB Engine Code EGR Valve

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Main Bearings DT Diesel Engine in a School Bus

This step involves replacing and torquing down the main bearings on a DT MaxxForce diesel engine. The main reason for replacing the bearings is to bring the crankshaft end play back to specs and replace the washed out original bearings. Some of them showed discoloration so we didn’t want to take a chance. The coolant… Continue reading Main Bearings DT Diesel Engine in a School Bus

MaxxForce DT Removing Pistons and Liners

Our In Frame has begun and #6 piston and liner has shown the damage caused by coolant contamination in the oil. If left too long the coolant will wash away the oil lubrication between the piston and piston liner. The terms for the piston cylinder for diesel engines that are able to be rebuilt in… Continue reading MaxxForce DT Removing Pistons and Liners