News — Car Repairs

Up until now if you had a leaking power steering pump in your Volvo XC90 or S80 with the 4.4L V8 your only option was to replace it with a very expensive new pump! This issue was brought to our attention by a local shop EPR Motorsports. They had mentioned that they had seen quite a few of these fail over the years and that the part  was quite expensive. The way these pumps fail is that the internal seals get old and hard. This results in the pump leaking oil onto the engine sometimes in mass quantity. Because of the location...

We have a new video up on how to rebuild the 1.6L Mini Cooper vacuum pump with the RKX premium vacuum pump rebuild kit. . Stop your Mini vacuum pump from leaking oil and leaving a mess.  The N12 / N14 vacuum pump is a little different than many of the other vacuum pumps. The front cover plate is not a flat cover like most others. Instead it is more of a cup and houses the internal rotating vanes / rotor. This adds a little complexity to the rebuild, but not by much. The most important thing to remember is to not...

Car repairs can put a strain on your budget quickly; however there are a variety of repairs you can do yourself. Stay tuned to learn what repairs you can do, regardless of technical skill. What Repairs or Replacement Can I Do on My Car? There are a variety of repairs you can do, such as replacing your battery and alternator, replacing a broken or worn drive belt, replacing brake pads, fixing exterior coolant leaks, or replacing hoses and other parts. Here are the tools you need to get started.  What Tools Do I Need for DIY? Standard tools you should...