What does a bent tie rod feel like? When your tie rods go bad, the symptom you're most likely to experience first is a vibration or shaking sensation in your steering wheel. You may also hear associated clunking and rattling noises, especially when turning the vehicle at low speeds. These sounds are caused by tie rods that are starting to wear out. Can bad tie rods cause an accident? Hello Henry, tie rods are components that connect the steering rack (gearing) to the steering knuckle on each front wheel of any vehicle. When they fail, you lose steering which can...

What are timing marks on VW 2.0 engine? FIG : View of camshaft damper aligned with the timing mark-Volkswagen 2.0L (AEG) 4-Cyl. engine- FIG : Adjusting the timing belt tensioner-Volkswagen 2.0L (AEG) 4-Cyl. engine- Make sure that the camshaft and crankshaft timing marks are aligned. Where are the timing marks on a 16 valve engine? Slide the timing belt from the sprockets. Check the alignment of the timing marks. On 16-valve engines, the mark on the tooth should align with the mark on the rear belt cover. Install the new timing belt and tension the belt so it can be...

What is a power steering belt called? The serpentine belt is one long, snaking, winding belt that keeps your alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning and—in some cases—your water pump running smoothly and effectively. When do you need to replace a power steering belt? On some vehicles, the power steering system has its own belt called the drive belt. Like all other rubber pieces, over time these belts will wear out and need to be replaced before they break in order to keep the vehicle running strong and to avoid other potential mechanical component failures. Where is the power steering...

Is the fuel shutoff on a Cummins FSS? As delivered, this unit only works if you replace the fuel shutoff lever with the one in the kit - instead of the rod end on the genuine Cummins FSS, this uses a block that does not fit over the pin on the OE fuel control lever. And the hole in the block isn't centered... Why is my fuel solenoid not working on my Dodge truck? If your '94-'98 Dodge Turbo Diesel suddenly fails to start and you've checked the usual suspects such as enough fuel in the tank, a clogged fuel...

What is a banjo bolt on brakes? A banjo fitting or internally relieved bolt comprises a perforated hollow bolt and spherical union for fluid transfer. They are commonly found in automotive fuel, motor oil and hydraulic systems (e.g.: brakes and clutch). The pipe connected may be either rigid or a flexible hose. Do banjo bolts need washers? Generally, these washers should be replaced rather than re-used, as the act of deforming an annealed copper washer effectively "hardens" the material, making it more difficult to crush next time, therefore you may not get a good seal when re-using a copper washer....