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The Weekly Friddle

Friday, June 26th, 2009

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Friddle: Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler have an engine called the “Hemi”.  What is it named after/for?

Check our blog next Friday for the answer and another Friddle.

JASPER Adds Late-Model Ford Duratec to Remanufactured Gas Engine Line-up

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

duratecJasper Engines & Transmissions, the leader in remanufactured drivetrain products, has added the following late-model Ford engines to its remanufactured gas engine line-up.

The Ford Duratec 2.3L DOHC 4-cylinder engine is available on exchange for: 2005-2006 Hybrid Ford Escape & 2006 Mercury Mariner SUV 2008 Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner & Mazda Tribute SUV.

The Ford Duratec 2.3L DOHC 4-cylinder engine is available on a custom basis for: 2007-2008 Hybrid Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner & Mazda Tribute SUV 2007 Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner & Mazda Tribute SUV.

Each engine is covered by JASPER’s 3-Year/100,000 mile nationwide transferable parts and labor warranty.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Jasper Engines & Transmissions Diagnostic Clinics Offered

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Jasper Engines & Transmissions offers three diagnostic clinics scheduled to be held in a number of cities throughout the nation: Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics, Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics and Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics.

The Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics clinic offers hands-on training using a live running vehicle. This is not a basic clinic. You will be applying fast, sure, state-of-the-art methods to pinpoint problems before they become a failure. This clinic is designed for shops that want to reduce diagnostic time and that want the latest time saving tips. The clinic will provide quick strategies to avoid failures and techniques to verify bad components with basic tools.

Like the Gas Engine Diagnostics clinic, the Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics program offers hands-on training using a live running vehicle. This clinic is designed for shops that install automatic transmissions, shops that want to reduce diagnostic time and shops that want the latest time-saving tips.

Topics covered in the Transmission clinic include:

  • Overview of electronic control systems
  • Operating strategies for Ford, GM and Chrysler
  • Using a scan tool and Tran-X for fast solutions

The Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics, like the other clinics, is focused on diagnostic solutions. The program will provide facts and solutions for issues that are causing repeat or premature failures. While not a hands-on clinic, the program will cover such areas as:

  • An overview of diesel engines
  • Operating strategies for Ford, GM and Chrysler
  • Trouble shooting techniques

Those that will want to attend this clinic include shops that currently install gas engines and want to move into diesel installations, those that want to reduce diagnostic time and those that want the latest time-saving techniques.

Because of the personal attention provided in these clinics, the class size is limited to 10 participants.

The cost per diagnostic clinic is $129.00 per person. Participants will receive take home materials that will recap the information covered in the clinics for future reference. To reserve space in any of these clinics, please call 1-800-827-7455 and ask to be connected with the JASPER branch nearest you.

Scheduled clinics:

July 14 and 15 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - South Charleston, WV

July 28 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics  - Farifield, NJ

July 29 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics  - Farifield, NJ

July 30 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics  - Farifield, NJ

August 3 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Baltimore, MD

August 4 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Baltimore, MD

August 5 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Baltimore, MD

August 12 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Union City, CA

August 13 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Union City, CA

August 17 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Seattle, WA

August 18 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Seattle, WA

August 19 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Seattle, WA

August 26 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Philadelphia, PA

August 27 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Philadelphia, PA

August 28 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Philadelphia, PA

September 1 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Detroit, MI

September 2 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Detroit, MI

September 8 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Grand Rapids, MI

September 9 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Grand Rapids, MI

September 15 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Birmingham, AL

September 16 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Birmingham, AL

September 17 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Birmingham, AL

September 22 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Atlanta, GA

September 23 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Atlanta, GA

September 24 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Atlanta, GA

September 29 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Greensboro, NC

September 30 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Greensboro, NC

October 1 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Greensboro, NC

October 6 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Pompano Beach, FL

October 7 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Pompano Beach, FL

October 8 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Pompano Beach, FL

October 13 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Chattanooga, TN

October 14 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Chattanooga, TN

October 20 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Nashville, TN

October 21 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Nashville, TN

October 27 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Knoxville, TN

October 28 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Knoxville, TN

 

Dates are subject to change.

Strive to Thrive Higher Business Programs Planned

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Jasper Engines & Transmissions has organized evenings of business review and ideas to help automotive installation facilities thrive in these changing times.

This program is a complimentary program for JASPER installers.

From this program you will:

  • Capture ideas from what is currently working for fellow shop owners.
  • Gain additional insight from proven business principles.
  • Be challenged to inspire fun, purpose and enjoyment throughout your entire workplace.

Craig Hessenauer, Regional Vice President of Jasper Engines and Transmissions, will present the program.

Presenter’s Background:

Craig Hessenauer’s 27 years of automotive experience includes market development from New York to Los Angeles. Craig visits with over 1200 shop owners and managers per year, as well as directing and motivating the efforts of his sales teams in these major metropolitan regions. Craig’s insight on best business practices is a culmination of discussions with the nation’s leading automotive shop owners and continuous education as part of Jasper Engines and Transmissions’ commitment to excellence.

 In Baltimore…

Wednesday, June 10th • 6:45 - 8:45 PM

The Holiday Inn Columbia

7900 Washington Blvd. • Columbia, MD • Phone 410-799-7500

Seating is limited - please RSVP to confirm seating availability by calling 800-827-1041 ext. 4020

 

 In Philadelphia…

Wednesday, June 17th • 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Valley Forge Convention Center

1160 First Avenue • King of Prussia, PA • Phone 610-354-8212

 Seating is limited - please RSVP to confirm seating availability by calling 800-827-7455 ext. 4019

Additional program locations and dates will be announced, as they become available.

JASPER Adds Late-Model GM V8s to Remanufactured Engine Line-up

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

2008-gen-iv-chevy-vanJasper Engines & Transmissions, the leader in remanufactured drivetrain products, has added the following late-model GM engines to its remanufactured gas engine line-up.

The GM 4.8L V8 is available on exchange for: 2007 Chevy Tahoe, Silverado, GMC Yukon and Sierra 1500, 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Express Van, GMC Savana Van.

The GM 5.3L V8 is available on exchange for: 2008 Chevy Express Van and GMC Savana Van, 2009 Chevy Express Van and GMC Savana Van.

Each engine is covered by JASPER’s 3-Year/100,000 mile nationwide transferable warranty.