Tech Archive
  

These links will access past Bits & Bites columns, writeups on tech sessions and general info of a technical nature.  It is a work in progress.  Please be patient and forward your suggestions for articles you would like included to jnuijen@attbi.com

January  2002

Bits & Bites  Laser and computer guided accident repair, Plastic water pumps, Long-term engine storage

December  2001

Bits & Bites  Digital VOM's for your toolkit, E-Type bonnet stand, Cheap power steering hoses, 3" cutoff tool, Automatic transmission efficiency

November  2001

Bits & Bites  Working on an E-Type in comfort, Antifreeze, Replica Lightweight, Power Steering Fluid, Stripping paint, 1/4" air ratchet, Unique 3/8" ratchet

October  2001

Chuck Imperatori and Lee Smith on Concours Preparation

September  2001

Bits & Bites Forduar commentary, Vacuum gauge, torque multipliers, Warning on airbags and ABS

August  2001

Bits & Bites  Alignment, Fender covers, Metric Bolt gradings, 5speeds

July  2001

Bits & Bites Running rich in an XJ6, Gasoline direct injection, Huge hydraulic presses, Griot's Garage gadgets

June  2001

Bits & Bites  Ignition amplifiers, Really high rpm, Gloves that protect, If the engine shuts off when you stop how ya gonna have air conditioning? 

May  2001

Bits & Bites    Camshafts and valve clearance, Borescopes, Planetary gears, More on access to late model tech info, The forthcoming F-Type, Vacuum leaks

April  2001

Tires You should also checkout John Thomson's series of 4 articles on tire technology       TIRES

Bits & Bites    Tips from around the country, Homebrew octane booster, Grab tools, Trans coolers, Manuals for late model cars, More on 134a

March 2001     

Images Tech Session Feb 24, 2001   Installing a windshield, Straightening a bent unibody, Installing E-type boot springs, Dealing with rust around the front and back windows of an XJ6

Bits & Bites    All wheel drive, X-type, Tappet guide retainers, Don't top up that tank, Radial engines, Recycling plastics, Fabricating an engine storage stand and a toe in gauge, Leaking SU carbs, Installing rack bushings, Hidden breaks in wiring

February 2001

Bits & Bites  Hybrids, Essential tools (taps&dies), Cheap auxiliary cooling fan, Ceramic brake rotors, Intelligent tires, Smart airbags, Recycling cars, Cruise control and airflow meter mounts, A third hand, K.I.S.S., fan clutches

January 2001

Bits & Bites  Rear main seals, Parts interchange and substitution, V-12 vacuum modules

December 2000

All About Air Conditioning  From the Tech session at La DeLong's