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The Weekly Friddle

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

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Friddle: Why were 1915-1925 Ford Model T’s only available in the color black? 

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

Last Week’s Friddle: What is the best-selling car of all time?

Last Week’s Friddle Answer: The Toyota Corolla is the best selling car of all time.  Manufactured in 16 different countries, the Corolla sells at a rate of one every 40 seconds.

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

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

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

JASPER’s latest offering is the GM 6.0L V8 engine for the following applications:

2007-2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500/GMC Yukon XL 2500

2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD/GMC Sierra 2500 HD Pickups

2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD/GMC Sierra 3500 HD Pickups

2007-2008 Chevrolet Express 2500/GMC Savana 2500 Vans

2007-2008 Chevrolet Express 3500/GMC Savana 3500 Vans

“This engine is GM’s Gen IV design with a cast iron block and features Variable Cam Timing,” says Chip Helderman, JASPER Research and Development Technician. “The engine utilizes a special bolt controlling the flow of oil to the VCT cam gear.”

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

For more information on these and other JASPER quality remanufactured products, call 800-827-7455 or visit www.jasperengines.com.

Revised Schedule Announced for December Diagnostic Clinics

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

December 1 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Hammond,  LA

December 2 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Hammond,  LA

December 8 - Strategies for Gas Engine Diagnostics - Houston, TX

December 9 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Houston, TX

December 10 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Houston, TX

December 15 - Strategies for Transmission Diagnostics - Oklahoma

December 16 - Strategies for Diesel Diagnostics - Oklahoma