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What’s an alternator pulley, and why should you care? Alright, so you’ve pulled up here in Hamilton — maybe you’ve noticed a weird noise under the bonnet while you’re trundling along Te Rapa Road, or maybe your car’s just not quite itself after a tough winter out in...
So, what’s a camshaft seal anyway? Alright, so you’ve dropped in because you’ve got oil under the car, or maybe someone’s told you about a camshaft seal. Let’s break it down. The camshaft is a key bit up top in your engine, helping to open and shut the valves so fuel...
What’s a Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer, Anyway? Alright, so you’re cruising along Te Rapa Road or maybe crawling through traffic on Peachgrove Road, and you start feeling a weird buzz through the steering wheel. Maybe you think it’s just Hamilton potholes again, but it...
So, what exactly are transmission mounts? Alright, you know that big, heavy piece of gear under your bonnet that’s responsible for putting all that engine power to the wheels? Yep, your transmission. Whether you’re driving a Mazda Demio, a Honda Fit or something a bit...
What’s a Crankshaft Seal and Why Should You Care? Okay, picture this: you’re down at the BP on Te Rapa Road, and someone’s asking about this weird puddle under their Mazda Axela. Or maybe you drive a Suzuki Swift or a Volkswagen Passat, and you notice a funny smell...
What Even Is a Car Heater Control Valve? Alright, so you’re driving down Te Rapa straight first thing on a foggy Hamilton winter morning. It’s freezing and your windscreen’s fogging up. You crank up the heater, but nothing but cold air blows through. Seen that a few...
