by webbiesmechanical | Aug 6, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
It started like many breakdown calls do — a driver stuck on the side of the highway, steam rising from his Kenworth, frustrated and confused. The engine had shut down again from overheating, despite the coolant being topped right up. No obvious leaks. No pressure...
by webbiesmechanical | Aug 4, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
📍📍📍 Check out this quick video showing you just how simple it is to check your king pins — no workshop required. Here’s how to do it: Jack up your front axle — just enough so the wheel spins freely. Grab a tyre lever and place it under the wheel. Gently stand on the...
by webbiesmechanical | Aug 1, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
Does your truck:🔹 Have a miss or run rough?🔹 Burn through fuel faster than usual?🔹 Lose braking power when you need it most?🔹 Grind into gear or refuse to shift smoothly?🔹 Lose air pressure quicker than it should? These aren’t just little annoyances — they’re signs...
by webbiesmechanical | Jul 30, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
You know something’s not right when your steering feels like it’s guessing. That’s what the driver of this Western Star was dealing with — a front end that floated all over the road, and tyres that were wearing out faster than they should. The truck was towing two...
by webbiesmechanical | Jul 28, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
It’s not just a habit — it’s essential for accuracy and engine health. Lubing head bolts helps to:✅ Ensure even torque – Dry bolts can create friction, giving false torque readings and uneven clamping across the head.✅ Prevent galling or thread damage – Lubrication...
