The most popular aftermarket connecting rod for the Duramax is the forged steel H-beam unit from Carrillo. At roughly 1,090 grams apiece and capable of handling 2,000 horsepower, they are said to be the lightest (even lighter than stock) and strongest rods on the market. Wagler Competition Products (formerly R&R), Manley Performance Products, and Crower all offer quality connecting rods for the Duramax as well.

If we take the statement "The second set of keys were in a metal box, as advised by the BMW dealership." as literally true, where are the first set of keys? On the hall table perhaps?

"It’s a critical vehicle for us because obviously it’ll be our first splash into the market," said Hale, who is also CEO of Zotye USA. "But I think it’s great that we’re going to play in what I would call the bread and butter of the market. We’re going to hit the really hot segment of the market with the right product, at the right time, at the right price."

Geographically, Injector Nozzle market has been categorized into seven key regions including North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, APEJ, Japan, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific Exc. Japan Injector Nozzle market is expected to dominate the global market, amid presence of large number of automotive component manufacturers in the region. In Asia Pacific region, the number of vehicles produced per year in China and India are higher than the numbers attained by major manufacturers in the Western Europe and North America regions. Vehicle production in these countries is steadily growing on a yearly basis.

Comparing Car Complaints’ data, the worst year for the TLX was the first year it debuted. Problems virtually shrank away to nothing (yet) reported for 2018 and 2019. But looking at the old TL data is just scary. That car was a breeding ground for engine and transmission problems that would make a Mercedes look reliable.

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Yup; as an owner of two 1985 german cars (merc w123, and vw Fox) I can say that anything plastic from that era is dead. It’s OK as long as you don’t try to touch it; but once you do the spirits holding the plastic together leave; and it instantly crumbles or shatters. Thankfully the w123 seems to have avoided using plastic for anything mission critical. It has a similar throttle linkage; but it all metal and just needs some new grease every couple of seasons. That being said; I have had to do some hacky fixes myself to drive with a dead glow plug relay; dry-rotted muffler rings; and a stuck trunk lock.

Lu Guanqiu founded Wanxiang in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, with about US$500 in 1969, which is about US$3,500 in 2019 dollars. He grew the company from a farm tool manufacturer into a multinational conglomerate with business in auto parts, real estate, agribusiness, and finance. He died in 2017 at age 72.

To ensure workshops can guarantee a high quality repair of a DENSO injector, the parts manufacturer requires workshops to meet a stringent list of standards including investment in their facilities and testing equipments to ensure strict cleanliness in the area where the injector repair takes place

Hale is hopeful there will be no more tariffs, but he believes the company could withstand 10 to 15 percent tariffs.

Honda sales were up, so they’ve done a good job replacing car sales with CUVs. The more worrisome car maker is Ford, which lost money last quarter despite record sales of their pickups.

The first symptom is a car that jumps out of fifth gear, but once it gets to the point where that has started to happen the gearbox can soon after collapse internally, locking the rear wheels. Which, at freeway speeds and with three-and-a-half tonnes hanging off the tow-bar, would be very interesting to say the least.