Answers: 2011

Friday, December 9, 2011

How to remove Toyota Van Head Gasket?

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Lift the Van

Engine needs to be dropped

to keep it simple and leave the cams installed. Unfortunately they block access to the head bolts and must be removed before taking off the head.

After removing the cams, the valve shim assy's must be removed or they will fall out while handling the head. It is very very important to keep these in order. Unless you plan on re-shimming and replacing, they must be reinstalled in the exact location they were taken from. I used a piece of cardboard to keep them in the correct order.

Well, looks like the diagnostic was correct. A blown head gasket is definitely the problem here. #1 was unintentionally steam cleaned by vaporizing coolant!

Here is a close-up of the trouble spot. You can see a definite path between the water jacket and the cylinder.

view of the underside of the head

A close-up of the trouble spot

Close-ups of the removed gasket

New gasket has more metal in it. The new design probably wouldn't have helped much against the type of failure I had. It would however protect against blowing of the gasket between the water jacket and the exterior of the engine.

For clean-up and prepping of metal surfaces, I use a 2" angled die grinder with scotch brite surface conditioning pads. I prefer this color for head gaskets.

Grinding should done carefully in patterns parallel to the outside diameter of the cylinders. This type of conditioning pad will allow controlled removal of gasket material without damaging metal surfaces. It will however leave small microscopic grooves in the metal. This is good and will aid in bonding of the new gasket (gives it something to bite into)

This details will help.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Airbag service precautions for BMW?

Service Precautions

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WARNING

The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be disabled before performing service on or around system components, steering column, instrument panel components, wiring and sensors. Failure to follow safety and disabling procedures could result in accidental air bag deployment, possible personal injury and unnecessary system repairs.

Please take note of the following precautions whenever working on or near SRS air bag system components:

When carrying a live air bag module, point the bag and trim cushion away from your body. When placing a live air bag on a bench or other surface, always face the bag and trim cushion up, away from the surface. Following these precautions will reduce the chance of injury if the air bag is accidentally deployed.

Use only a digital multimeter when checking any part of the air bag system. The multimeter's output must be 0.01Amps (10mA) or less when it is switched to its smallest ohmmeter range value.

Do not bump, strike, or drop any SRS component. Store SRS components away from any source of electricity, including static electricity, moisture, oil, grease, and extreme heat and humidity.

Do not cut, damage, or attempt to alter the SRS wiring harness or its yellow insulation.

Do not install SRS components that have been recovered from wrecked or dismantled vehicles.

Always disconnect both battery cables when working around SRS components or wiring.

Always disable the air bag when working under the dashboard.

Always check the alignment of the air bag cable reel during steering-related service procedures.

Take extra care when working in the area of the dashboard. Avoid direct exposure of the SRS unit or wiring to heat guns, welding, or spraying equipment.

Never carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module.

When carrying a live inflator module, hold securely with both hands, and ensure that the bag and trim cover are pointed away.

Place the inflator module on a bench or other surface with the bag and trim cover facing up.

With the inflator module on the bench, never place anything on or close to the module which may be propelled in the event of an accidental deployment.

Fig. If removed, always place the inflator module facing up to avoid injury should accidental deployment occur

Fig. Cut away view of a spring-loaded SRS electrical connector. Never modify any SRS component

Fig. During removal, keep your body hands and fingers away from the center portion of the air bag should it accidentally deploy

Disconnect the driver's/front passenger's air bag and if equipped, the seat belt tensioner connections before working below the dashboard close to the SRS control unit.

If the vehicle is involved in a frontal impact or after a collision without airbag deployment, inspect the SRS unit for physical damage. If the SRS control unit is dented, cracked, or deformed, replace it.

If removed or replaced, make sure the SRS control unit is installed securely.

Never disassemble the SRS control unit.

When installing or replacing the SRS control unit, be careful not to bump or strike the area around the SRS control unit. Avoid using impact wrenches, hammers, etc. in the area surrounding the SRS control unit

Never reach through the steering wheel to start an air bag equipped vehicle.

If the air bag has deployed, the air bags, control unit, and if equipped, the seat belt tensioners must be replaced.

Individual components of the air bag system must always be replaced rather than repaired

Do not treat air bag system components with grease or cleaning agents

Avoid physical contact with a deployed air bag. Wear protective equipment such as necessary

Do not expose air bag components to temperatures above 167°F (75°C)

Replace any air bag component that has been dropped a distance of 1 ¹ / ₂feet (0.5 m) or more

A replaced component of the air bag system must always be properly disposed of

Several precautions must be observed when handling the inflator module to avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury.

Never carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module.

When carrying a live inflator module, hold securely with both hands, and ensure that the bag and trim cover are pointed away.

Place the inflator module on a bench or other surface with the bag and trim cover facing up.

With the inflator module on the bench, never place anything on or close to the module that may be thrown in the event of an accidental deployment.

Several precautions must be observed when handling the inflator module to avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury.

Never carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the underside of the module.

When carrying a live inflator module, hold securely with both hands, and ensure that the bag and trim cover are pointed away.

Place the inflator module on a bench or other surface with the bag and trim cover facing up.

With the inflator module on the bench, never place anything on or close to the module that may be thrown in the event of an accidental deployment.

CAUTION

On vehicles equipped with an air bag, the negative battery cable must be disconnected, before working on the system. Failure to do so may result in deployment of the air bag and possible personal injury.

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Car wont start?

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Precautions before inspecting BMW airbag system?

Precautions

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Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable before beginning any airbag system component diagnosis, testing, removal, or installation procedures. Allow system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before beginning any component service. This will disable the airbag system. Failure to disable the airbag system may result in accidental airbag deployment, personal injury, or death.

Do not place an intact undeployed airbag face down on a solid surface. The airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed and may result in personal injury or death.

When carrying or handling an undeployed airbag, the trim side (face) of the airbag should be pointing towards the body to minimize possibility of injury if accidental deployment occurs. Failure to do this may result in personal injury or death.

Replace airbag system components with OEM replacement parts. Substitute parts may appear interchangeable, but internal differences may result in inferior occupant protection. Failure to do so may result in occupant personal injury or death.

Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and long sleeved clothing when cleaning powder residue from vehicle after an airbag deployment. Powder residue emitted from a deployed airbag can cause skin irritation. Flush affected area with cool water if irritation is experienced. If nasal or throat irritation is experienced, exit the vehicle for fresh air until the irritation ceases. If irritation continues, see a physician.

Do not use a replacement airbag that is not in the original packaging. This may result in improper deployment, personal injury, or death.

The factory installed fasteners, screws and bolts used to fasten airbag components have a special coating and are specifically designed for the airbag system. Do not use substitute fasteners. Use only original equipment fasteners listed in the parts catalog when fastener replacement is required.

During, and following, any child restraint anchor service, due to impact event or vehicle repair, carefully inspect all mounting hardware, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. If a child restraint anchor is found damaged in any way, the anchor must be replaced. Failure to do this may result in personal injury or death.

Deployed and non-deployed airbags may or may not have live pyrotechnic material within the airbag inflator.

Do not dispose of driver/passenger/curtain airbags or seat belt tensioners unless you are sure of complete deployment. Refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for proper disposal.

Dispose of deployed airbags and tensioners consistent with state, provincial, local, and federal regulations.

After any airbag component testing or service, do not connect the battery negative cable. Personal injury or death may result if the system test is not performed first.

If the vehicle is equipped with the Occupant Classification System (OCS), do not connect the battery negative cable before performing the OCS Verification Test using the scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information. Personal injury or death may result if the system test is not performed properly.

Never replace both the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) at the same time. If both require replacement, replace one, then perform the Airbag System test before replacing the other.

Both the ORC and the OCM store Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration data, which they transfer to one another when one of them is replaced. If both are replaced at the same time, an irreversible fault will be set in both modules and the OCS may malfunction and cause personal injury or death.

If equipped with OCS, the Seat Weight Sensor is a sensitive, calibrated unit and must be handled carefully. Do not drop or handle roughly. If dropped or damaged, replace with another sensor. Failure to do so may result in occupant injury or death.

If equipped with OCS, the front passenger seat must be handled carefully as well. When removing the seat, be careful when setting on floor not to drop. If dropped, the sensor may be inoperative, could result in occupant injury, or possibly death.

If equipped with OCS, when the passenger front seat is on the floor, no one should sit in the front passenger seat. This uneven force may damage the sensing ability of the seat weight sensors. If sat on and damaged, the sensor may be inoperative, could result in occupant injury, or possibly death.

This details will help.

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For more car related problem troubleshooting:---

This are the sections, you can go through and click the link to read its troubleshooting.

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