Nifty Engineering

28/06/2021

26/06/2021

Vehicle: Toyota Prado 120 1kd Engine

Problem: Extremely sluggish on take-off or when you press the accelerator after coasting. No hard starts or smoke.

Code: P1229 Fuel Pump System

Solution: Clean or replace suction control valve

See the difference between a properly working suction control valve and faulty one i.e. the faulty one has significant variance between actual and target rail pressure

17/05/2021

Perfection is always on the other side of the horizon. Nevertheless, if you persevere long enough; you will, at least, find Excellence along the path. Keep walking!

Guy Martin goes on a 2500-mile journey, finding out how Japan deals with 1500 earthquakes a year, entering the gang culture of Tokyo, and trying first-hand a...

15/05/2021

Torque vs Horsepower. Sure you know the difference?

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11/03/2021

Problem: No water squirting out of windshield water jets.
Problem Code: 00897 Windshield Washer Pump Electrical Fault in Circuit
Issue: Faulty windshield wiper pump
Solution: replaced pump
Vehicle: Audi Q3 2012

10/03/2021

Audi Q3 Service. We'd be glad to do yours

08/03/2021

Problem:Worn upper ball joint
Vehicle: Prado 120

20/02/2021

Problem: Replaced or schemed your disk/rotor but steering vibrates and brake pedal pulsates when you hit the brakes?
Prognosis: It is likely the hub on which the disc/rotor is moutned is warped.
How to diagnose: Remove the rotor and inpect hub run-out with a dail gauge

20/02/2021

Problem: Vibration on steering wheel and pulsation of brake pedal when you press on the breaks.
Prognosis: Most likely warped rotor or wheel hub
How to investigate: Use a dial gauge to check total rotor run-out as below. Should be less than 0.05mm. More than 0.05mm? Proceed to check hub run out (Next post)

19/02/2021

How a variable geometry turbo works (Animation)? It is used in almost all new diesel cars and trucks i.e., VWs, Mercedes, BMWs, Prados, Landcruisers, Hilux, Dmax, Navara, Fords etc

Variable Nozzle Turbo