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Replacing the Bendix gear
Automotive
Advertisement The name Bendix gear strictly applies to the spiral drive mechanism of an inertia-type starter. However, the term is sometimes used for the pre-engaged starter mechanism. Drive-mechanism faults can occur in two ways. The starter can spin without engaging …
Inspecting the ignition system
Automotive
Advertisement Inspect the ignition system whenever you make a general under-bonnet check. It takes only a couple of minutes, And guards against a frequent cause of breakdown. Check that the low-tension connections are tight and free from corrosion, And that …
Using a car battery charger
Automotive
Advertisement Frequent short trips, with constant stopping and starting, Make your battery work very hard, especially in winter when heater, headlights, Heated windows and wipers may be working most of the time. Eventually, because more current is being drained from …
How does intercooler work?
Automotive
Advertisement What is an intercooler? An intercooler is an intake air cooling device used commonly on Turbocharged and supercharged engines. Also, read: TURBOCHARGER: COMPONENTS, WORKING PRINCIPLES, AND TYPES What does it do? Intercooler cools the air compressed by the turbo/supercharger …