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We all understand the huge responsibility we take on in servicing and repairing our customers’ vehicles. Quality parts matter. the value proposition behind the AASA Know Your Parts® campaign. Quality aftermarket products are backed by research and development, quality materials, superior manufacturing processes, and manufacturers who stand behind them

There are many reasons why you should diagnose and perform the process before you order a part, and here are a few to help you avoid unhappy returns.

Know Your Parts now offers new videos from Dorman Products Inc. to help educate service technicians on using its replacement hybrid battery products.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a strategic partnership with AAPEX, which is co-owned by Auto Care Association and Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), a division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), to promote and support ASA’s … Blog | KnowYourParts

 

Denlors Auto Blog

The most common problem we help people deal with is related to parts store thread repair kits that have failed. Once this happens the owner or shop sometimes tries unsuccessfully to re-install another of the same type inserts. When a parts store insert fails it makes the hole bigger, which prevents the same size insert from being able to help matters. Other times, some shops will say (mistakenly) that the cylinder head has to be replaced! If you have a similar situation, we can most likely recommend to you or your repair shop a professional, permanent type repair that will save the head and save a lot of money. No time to read? Call us at 800-524-9783 x251.

The inserts are held in by the bottom being expanded when the install driver is used. This creates a solid repair and is GM’s only authorized thread repair. GM does not recommend stud type repairs in place of the TTY (Torque to Yield) bolts. Ten inserts are used per side so if doing an entire block be sure to order 20. Some GM dealers prefer to order these in bulk at an even greater savings. See our bulk pricing on the Kent Moore J-42385-507 100-Pack.

The 1/8″ Rescue Bit can be used in a drill or in a die grinder. We have the 1/8″ Rescue Bit listed with a collet which is the adapter that fits 1/4″ straight and 90 degree air die grinders. It adapts the die grinder so it can use 1/8 accessories, in this case the 1/8″ Rescue Bit. See our Rescue Bits for sale on our main website. Denlors Auto Blog

 

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