Certified Automotive Mobile Mechanic
Not what we expected to find today. This Nissan Patrol come in with a suspected clutch issue. When the pedal was depressed the clutch wouldn’t disengage properly and there was unsettling noises. We removed the gearbox to inspect the clutch. The clutch was worn but not the problem. The flywheel was moving in and out […]
Another EGR valve problem today, this time – Nissan D40 Navara EGR valve failure. We regularly see EGR issues with most modern diesel cars. EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) is a system that directs controlled exhaust gas back into the intake to be re burnt in the engine. This is done a specific times to lower […]
Ford Ranger EGR cooler replacement has become a common repair for our Gold Coast mobile mechanics. We have replaced quite a few and on all ranger models, none seem to be immune from this problem. Most are higher in milage and age. The EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system is designed to let metered amounts of […]
As a part of the scheduled maintenance, Engine valve adjustment is required on some engines. Today we have a Mitsubishi Triton with a 4D56 diesel engine. The vehicle had very low power and was rattling. As this was a new client we didn’t have any history on previous maintenance. The valves sound well out of […]
This Mitsubishi Triton had low power and poor fuel economy. The Certified mechanic team inspected the car and found heavy carbon build up in the engines intake system. A carbon clean is required. This is common with turbo diesel engines. The factory fitted ‘EGR’ system which is to provide better economy and for pollution control […]
The diesel fuel filter is a very important part of the fuel system. This is even more true with the advances in diesel fuel system technology. With todays modern diesels with common rail, high pressure fuel pumps, fine tolerance injectors the fuel filters role becomes even more critical. The main pic is of a Toyota […]
The popular Hyundai iload van with the 2.5L turbo diesel has a couple problems that we’re seeing increasingly often. Todays example in Burleigh Heads is a prime example – iload Turbo failure! The main and often first symptom people are experiencing is the iload turbo failing. This is generally a result of another problem. The […]
EGR stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. This system is on nearly every vehicle as it helps manufacturers meet emission standards required. This system does as the name says, it recirculates exhaust gas back into the engines intake to be re-burnt. This does 2 things, it increases the fuel economy and reduces pollution. This system does […]
The Toyota landcrusier with a 1HZ engine can be a reliable workhorse. But they do not like being over heated. This Landcruiser in Parkwood which I have to repair this week had been overheated due to a leaking radiator. A common fault with the 1HZ engine is the cylinder head cracking between the valves with […]
We had very lucky customer today, with their 2010 triton turbo diesel. Due for a timing belt change right on schedule, but mention a whistling noise and a vibration. Once stripped down the balance shaft timing belt was found completed stripped of teeth! You can see in the pictures the stripped belt up against the […]
