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    How to prevent water pump failure?

    The majority of water pump failures are caused by some other factor than a bad-quality water pump. It’s easy to blame the pump. But, it takes a good technician to identify the root cause and correct the situation before another water pump fails. A faulty mechanical seal caused by bad installation practices is the most …

    July
    28
    2016

    Techtalk – Vibration

    Cause and effect When problems arise in drive systems, be sure to treat the causes not the symptoms, says Gates. When a vehicle with an excessively noisy Synchronous Belt Drive System (SBDS) came in for a diagnostic check, the solution seemed very straightforward. With the drive system cover removed, the belt was evidently worn and …

    August
    3
    2012