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TECH BULLETINS
2016

January 2016

  • Revised Valve Lash on 2011-2016 Isuzu 5.2L 4HK1 Engines​
  • Approved Engine Sealants for Isuzu Diesel Engines
  • Revised Valve Stem Seal Tools on 1994-2010 Cummins M11, ISM, QSM Diesel Engines
  • Broken Exhaust Manifold Studs On 1997-2010 Ford 6.8L VIN S Engines
  • Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Screen Replacement on 2004-2010 Mack ASET™ Diesel Engine
  • Crankshaft Adapter Hub Installation on Cummins ISX & QSX 15 Diesel Engines
  • Timing Gear Failure on 1994-2002 Cummins B Series Diesel Engines
  • Camshaft Bearing Housing Replacement on Mack MP 8 & 10 Diesel Engines

February 2016

  • Engine Identification by Code for Perkins Diesel Engines
  • Camshaft Cap Installation for 2004-2015 Mack MP8 & 10 Diesel Engines
  • Clunking Noise on 2007-2012 Mazda 2.3 & 2.5L Engines​
  • Head Gasket Identification on 2001-2016 GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engines
  • Glow Plug Repair on 2001-2016 GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel
  • Connecting Rod Bolts on 2000-2006 BMW 3.2L S54 Engines
  • Engine Model Identification for Case-New Holland Construction Equipment
  • Rocker Arm Identification on 2009-2012 Audi 2.0L CAEB Engines
  • Engine Oil Leak on 2005-2007 Toyota 2.7L, 2TRFE Engines
  • Revised Crankshaft Pulley Bolt for 2003-2006 Kia 3.5L Engines

March 2016

  • Piston Locations for Kubota D1402 & V1902 Diesel Engines
  • Revised Timing Chain Components on 2014-16 Hyundai 1.8 & 2.0L Engines
  • Flexplate Bolt Installation for 1990-2016 Toyota Automotive Engines
  • Torque Plate Required for Cummins B Series Diesel Engines
  • Valve Recession on 2001-2016 GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engines
  • Engine Oil Level Gauge Calibration on Caterpillar 3116 & 3126 Marine Engines
  • Engine Vibration on 2006-2016 Hyundai 2.0 & 2.4L Engines
  • Oil Pump Differences on 1996-2011 Chrysler/Jeep 3.3 & 3.8L Engines

April 2016

  • Engine Fastener Guidelines for 2007-2016 Hyundai/Kia Automotive Engines
  • Engine Damage on 2011-2016 Ford 5.0L DOHC Engines
  • Main Bearing Bolt Installation on 2005-2016 Nissan 4.0L VQ40DE Engines
  • Turbocharger Failure on 1999-2012 Subaru 2.5L Engines
  • Gasoline Engine Vapor Lock on Mercury Marine 4-Stroke Engines
  • Cylinder Head Thickness Measurement on Caterpillar C15, C-15, C16, C-16, C18, C-18, C27 & C32 Engines
  • Injector Sleeve Installation on Isuzu 4HK1 & 6HK1 Diesel Engines
  • Timing Belt Replacement Intervals on 1999-2015 Volvo Automotive Engines

May 2016

  • Main Bearing Installation on 2011-2016 Ford 6.7L Diesel Engines
  • Timing Gear Caution on 2011-2016 Ford 6.7L Diesel Engines
  • The Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control System Explained
  • Engine Oil Leak on 2004-2016 Nissan 5.6L VK56DE Engines
  • Engine Balancing Updated
  • Low Oil Pressure on 2005-2016 GM LS Engines with Active Fuel Management
  • Engine Timing Tools & Bolt Warning for 2001-2008 Mazda 2.0 & 2.3L Engines
  • Timing Information for 2006-2008 Mazda 2.3L GDI Engines
  • Flywheel Machining Dimensions for 2008-2016 Detroit Diesel DD15 Series Engines
  • VVT or Timing Chain Noise on 2006-2010 Mazda 2.3L Engines

June 2016

  • Connecting Rod Update for 2007-2016 Cummins/Dodge 4.5 & 6.7L Diesel Engines
  • Valve Stem Seal Usage on 2010-2016 Cummins ISX Engines
  • Injector Sleeve Installation on 1999-2016 Caterpillar C15 15.2L Diesel Engines
  • Valve Spring Breakage on 2003-2005 Dodge/Chrysler 5.7L Engines
  • Injector Sleeve Removal & Installation for John Deere 10.5 & 12.5L Diesel Engines
  • Revised Block and Piston Design for 2007-2008 Subaru 3.6L Engines
  • Injector Sleeve Installation on John Deere 6090 Diesel Engines
  • Valve Guide Wear on 2006-2016 GM 7.0L LS7 Engines

July 2016

  • Caterpillar to Perkins Engine Model Cross Reference Interchange
  • Different Connecting Rods and Crankshafts for Caterpillar 3054E Diesel Engines
  • Cummins Reuse Guidelines for Roller Camshafts and Followers/Tappets
  • Cylinder Liner Cavitation Erosion On Diesel Engines
  • General Motors Position On Modern Day Fasteners
  • Piston to Rod Assembly on 1999-2008 Ford 4.6L VIN W Engines
  • Rear Engine Oil Leak on 2010 Jaguar 5.0L DOHC Engines​
  • Valve Stem Seal Identification on 2006-2013 GM 7.0L LS7 Engines

August 2016

  • Head Gasket Selection on Kubota V3300, V3600 & V3800 Diesel Engines
  • Piston Failure on Diesel Engines
  • Balance Shaft Caution on 2004-2012 GM 3.5 & 3.7L DOHC Engines
  • Cylinder Bore Repair Options for Komatsu 95 Series Diesel Engines
  • Camshaft Bushing Installation On Cummins C-Series 8.3L Engines
  • Improper Fuel Found in M/B Sprinter Common Rail Diesel Engines
  • Cylinder Head Installation on Caterpillar 3054C Diesel Engines
  • Cylinder Block Water Restrictor Usage on Ford/Navistar 6.4L Diesel Engines
  • Unexplained Coolant Loss on 2012-2013 Land Rover 2.0L Engines
  • Camshaft Caution for 2007-2016 Mitsubishi Fuso 4M50 Diesel Engines

September 2016

  • Improved Cylinder Head Casting for 1997-2012 Cummins 15.0L ISX & QSX Engines
  • Valve Timing Adjustment Tool for Cummins 10.0 & 11.0L Diesel Engines
  • Revised Main Bearing Bolt Torque for 2008-2016 Detroit Diesel DD15 14.8L engines​
  • Lack of Power on 2010-2011 Suzuki 2.4L, J24B Engines
  • General Motors Camshaft Actuator Overview
  • Piston Ring Clarification on Cummins 4.5 & 6.7L B Series Diesel Engines
  • Crankshaft Timing Gear Installation Tool for 1993-2013 Dodge/Chrysler 3.5L SOHC Engines
  • Piston Cooling Jets on Cummins B Series Diesel Engines

October 2016

  • Oil Consumption on 2004-2008 John Deere 4.5 & 6.8L TIER 3 Diesel Engines
  • Cam Bearing Installation for 3408 & 3412 Caterpillar Engines
  • Head Gasket Selection on Ford & Ford-New Holland Diesel Tractor Engines
  • Piston to Rod Assembly on 2001-2016 GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engines
  • Valve Lash Adjustment for 2012-2016 GM 1.4 & 1.8L DOHC Engines
  • Cylinder Liner Caution on 2010-2016 Cummins ISX, QSX 15.0L Engines
  • Revised Crankshaft Pulley Bolt & Torque for 2012-2014 Hyundai 1.6L Engines
  • Revised Crankshaft Pulley Bolt & Torque for 2012-2014 Hyundai 1.6L Engines

November 2016

  • Intake Manifold Installation for 2002-2010 Ford 6.0L Diesel Engines
  • Front of Engine Oil Leak on 2015 Volvo 2.0L Engines
  • Oil Consumption on 2008-2014 BMW 4.4L N63 & S63 Engines
  • Cam Bearing Caution on 2011-2016 Ford 6.7L Diesel Engines
  • Camshaft End-Play on 1996-2004 Nissan 3.3L VG33E Engines
  • Cylinder Sleeve Installation on John Deere 300 Series Diesel Engines
  • Revised Valve Lash Adjustment on 1989-2002 Nissan 2.0L SR20DE Engines
  • Additional Rod Bolt Torque on 2000-2016 GM 4.3L VIN X Engines
  • Rear Engine Oil Leak on 2016 Dodge/Jeep 5.7L Engines
  • Cylinder Head Caution for 2007-2011 GM 2.8, 3.0 & 3.6L High Feature Engines

December 2016

  • Crankshaft Installation on 2007-16 Cummins/Dodge 4.5 & 6.7L Diesel Engines
  • Cylinder Head Gasket Selection On 2016-2017 GM 2.8L Duramax Diesel Engines
  • Cylinder Head Machining Option for 1998-20016 Volvo D12 & D13 Diesel Engines​
  • Engine Oil Sludging on 1992-2003 Mercedes Benz 1.8L M111 Engines
  • Cylinder Head Gasket Selection & Installation On Caterpillar C0.5, C0.7, C1.1, C1.5, C1.6 and C2.2 Diesel Engines
  • Valve Lash & Cam Timing Specifications for 1988-2007 Detroit Diesel 60-Series Diesel Engines
  • Cylinder Liner Selection on 1984- 2008 Isuzu 4BG1 & 6BG1, 4.3 & 6.5L Diesel Engines
  • Cylinder Head Bolt & Block Caution for 2002-2011 Toyota 2.4L 2AZFE Engines
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