by webbiesmechanical | Apr 9, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
If you’ve ever felt a vibration or shudder while braking—especially on long downhill sections where you’re on the brakes for extended periods—you’ll know how uncomfortable it can be. Sometimes it’s felt through the steering wheel, other times it’s a pulse through the...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 8, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
Most drivers can feel when a clutch is starting to fail. The pedal changes, the engagement point moves, and the truck may start to feel rough when taking off. Recently we had a truck come into the workshop with exactly those symptoms — but the issue turned out to be...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 7, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
Oil leaks in driveline components are something truck owners should never ignore. What might start as a small drip can eventually lead to low oil levels, overheating components, and serious drivetrain damage. Recently we had an Iveco Powerstar in the workshop with...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 6, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
He wasn’t even meant to be in Perth. Just passing through.Loaded. On a schedule. Everything going to plan. Until the dash lit up. Low oil pressure warning.Then a knock.Then derate. He managed to nurse it into a truck stop, but deep down he already knew — this wasn’t a...
by webbiesmechanical | Apr 6, 2026 | From the Workshop Floor
Many truck drivers have experienced it. You park the truck overnight with full air.Come back the next morning… and the airbags are down. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, airbags losing air overnight can create a few problems. First, it slows down your...
