by webbiesmechanical | Jul 18, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
Sometimes a truck rolls in and the job calls for a specialty tool — like a hub socket or an install tool — and it’s just not something we can get our hands on locally. But do we keep the customer waiting? No way.We roll up our sleeves and make what we need to get the...
by webbiesmechanical | Jul 16, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
Sometimes it’s not the big hills or heavy loads that cause trouble — it’s the unexpected things right in front of you. This customer was out on a rural delivery run, hauling a tautliner behind their white Mercedes-Benz truck, when they came across a fallen tree across...
by webbiesmechanical | Jul 14, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
This Kenworth SAR came to us with a frustrating miss. It would idle just fine, but the moment you put your foot down — it coughed and spluttered. We got to work, checking for air in the fuel (all clear). Next step? Vacuum pressure. And that’s where things got...
by webbiesmechanical | Jul 11, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
When replacing a diff, we never rely solely on the tag or what it’s labelled as — and here’s why: 🔍 Tags can be wrong. Over time, parts get swapped, tags go missing, or the wrong info gets stamped.🔍 Labels fade or get reused. Especially in older trucks or second-hand...
by webbiesmechanical | Jul 9, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
When this white Western Star rolled in for a last-minute yearly accreditation, the owner thought it’d be a quick tick-and-flick. Instead, we handed them an A4 page of issues — worn bushes, blown lights, oil leaks, and more. Their reaction? “But it’s been serviced at...
