David Sturtz
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The AC dryer is a holding vessel that receives refrigerant from the condenser. Its primary function is to make sure only liquid refrigerant reaches the expansion valve.
The AC dryer is a holding vessel that receives refrigerant from the condenser. Its primary function is to make sure only liquid refrigerant reaches the expansion valve.
The clutch disc is a friction disc that is squeezed between the clutch pressure plate and the flywheel when the clutch is engaged. This allows the power (torque) from the engine to be transmitted to the manual transmission.
The clutch disc is a friction disc that is squeezed between the clutch pressure plate and the flywheel when the clutch is engaged. This allows the power (torque) from the engine to be transmitted to the manual transmission.
The clutch cable connects the clutch pedal to other components in the clutch. It allows the driver to disengage the clutch, which assists in smooth gear transition.
The clutch cable connects the clutch pedal to other components in the clutch. It allows the driver to disengage the clutch, which assists in smooth gear transition.
The CV (constant velocity) half shaft boot kit includes a CV boot (or cover), grease, and clamps. Its purpose is to secure the boot to the axle shaft.
The CV (constant velocity) half shaft boot kit includes a CV boot (or cover), grease, and clamps. Its purpose is to secure the boot to the axle shaft.
The rotor takes the spark generated by the ignition coil and “distributes” it to each spark plug wire as it rotates on a shaft inside the ignition (or distributor) cap. .
The rotor takes the spark generated by the ignition coil and “distributes” it to each spark plug wire as it rotates on a shaft inside the ignition (or distributor) cap. .
The engine cooling fan provides additional air flow through the radiator to aid in reducing the temperature of hot coolant as it flows through the cooling system. The fans are commanded on and off by the engine’s processor.
The engine cooling fan provides additional air flow through the radiator to aid in reducing the temperature of hot coolant as it flows through the cooling system. The fans are commanded on and off by the engine’s processor.
Engine oil provides lubrication for all internal moving parts of an engine. It also helps conduct heat away from these components.
Engine oil provides lubrication for all internal moving parts of an engine. It also helps conduct heat away from these components.
The oil drain plug gasket seals the oil drain plug where it connects to the oil pan. .
The oil drain plug gasket seals the oil drain plug where it connects to the oil pan. .
The engine oil filter removes contaminants from the engine oil before it circulates throughout the engine. .
The engine oil filter removes contaminants from the engine oil before it circulates throughout the engine. .
Exhaust clamps provide a tight connection between pipe sections and other exhaust components. .
Exhaust clamps provide a tight connection between pipe sections and other exhaust components. .
A gasket is a seal between two objects that prevents leakage. .
The exhaust gas recirculation valve gasket (EGR gasket) is a heat-resistant gasket that seals the EGR valve where it connects to the exhaust system. .
The exhaust gas recirculation valve gasket (EGR gasket) is a heat-resistant gasket that seals the EGR valve where it connects to the exhaust system. .
The exhaust manifold gasket is the working seal between the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head. .
The exhaust manifold gasket is the working seal between the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head. .
An exhaust pipe is the tubular pipe that connects components of the exhaust system together, allowing engine exhaust gases to pass through those components and exit safely behind or to the side of a vehicle. .
An exhaust pipe is the tubular pipe that connects components of the exhaust system together, allowing engine exhaust gases to pass through those components and exit safely behind or to the side of a vehicle. .
Each fuel injector has two seals—one to seal its connection to the fuel system and another to ensure an air-tight seal with the engine. .
Each fuel injector has two seals—one to seal its connection to the fuel system and another to ensure an air-tight seal with the engine. .