“I’m really good at looking at a fractured fastener and figuring out how long it’ll take me to get it out and make the repair,” Grimpe said. “And, thanks to the right tool kits and my time-tested techniques, I’ve never been beaten by a broken bolt.”

S-N-A-P… the unthinkable happened, an 8-millimeter tap busted off in the cylinder head exhaust manifold mounting port of a 2015 Ford F-550 6.8L Triton. Worse yet, it happened during a botched repair attempt a franchise shop made on a delivery...

“This kit is a time-saver and it helps reduce exhaust manifold repair costs for our customers. If we didn’t have a reliable tool to repair busted bolts right on the truck, we’d have to pull the cab and remove the cylinder head, which is a huge, expensive, and time-consuming ordeal.” — Tom Easterwood, diesel tech with more than 38 years of experience

There are many different types of screw and bolt extractors on the market. Choosing the right one is critical to getting the job done more productively. Even more important, is using it correctly so that you can avoid breaking the...

WHAT ARE THE BEST DRILL BITS? It all depends on the application! There are many different types of metal combinations used for manufacturing drill bits. Steel is the most common material used for drill bit production. In its basic form,...

Automotive and diesel technicians today need a wide variety of skills to get cars, trucks and fleets back on the road and running at peak performance. One skill set that takes constant refinement is operating a drill. This skill is...

Broken bolts happen – whether we like it or not. Whether working on commercial vehicles or maintaining a fleet vehicle, moisture, corrosion, heat and heavy loads can put major stress on bolts under the hood. When technicians are faced with...