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White Smoke, Diesel in the Sump… and a Dropped Valve

It started like any other day on site — a water cart truck heading out along the gravel road, doing what it’s built to do. But before long, the driver noticed something off. First, white smoke pouring out of the exhaust.Then, a strange ticking sound from the engine...

What’s the Job of an Air Dryer? 💨🔧

The air dryer plays a crucial role in your truck’s air brake system. Its main job?👉 Remove moisture, oil, and contaminants from the compressed air before it enters your brake system. Why it matters:✅ Prevents rust and corrosion in air lines and valves✅ Stops freezing...

“Smoke, Screams & Seized Steel” – When a Turbo Turns Against You

It was supposed to be just another run up the highway — nothing out of the ordinary. The driver was cruising along in his prime mover when he noticed something strange out the mirrors. Smoke.A lot of it.Thick, grey, and pouring out of the stacks like a chimney on...

Is your truck slow to build air?

A driver started noticing their truck was taking longer than usual to build up air. Out on the road, it just couldn’t keep up. Then came the oil — blowing straight out of the air dryer filter. It wasn’t just a mess; it was a clear sign something was wrong. They...

Get to know us – Can our mechanics guess what fluid is in the cup!

Welcome to Another “Get to Know Our Mechanics” Video! 🎥🔧 This time, we’re putting our senses to the test — watch as the team tries to guess the fluid in the cups. Some are easy… others, not so much. We’ll let you in on a little secret: None of us got all 5 right. 😅...

Losing Air Faster Than You Can Build It? 💨🚛

If your truck’s struggling to hold air pressure, it could point to a major air leak — or a tired air compressor on its last legs. But not always. One of our recent customers came in with exactly that issue… and after a thorough check, we found the culprit: leaking...

“When Coolant Crashes the Fuel System” — A Breakdown with the Worst Smell in the Industry

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...

How to Check Your King Pins at Home 🔧👀

📍📍📍 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...

Got a Miss? Grinding Gears? Brakes That Just Don’t Feel Right? 🚛🔧

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...

“More Play Than a Sock Full of Rocks” – Fixing the Float in This Western Star

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...

When Bald Tyres Bite Back – A Costly Delay That Could’ve Been Worse

It started like any other routine service. The customer rolled into Webbie’s Mechanical for a standard check-up, hoping to get in and out and back to the job quickly. But during our inspection, we spotted something that couldn’t be ignored — the front tyres were...

All Lights, No Power — A Mercedes Has a Meltdown Before the Tunnel

It was late in the evening when a driver headed toward Perth’s Graham Farmer Freeway tunnel in his Mercedes truck. Everything was going fine… until it wasn’t. Just as he approached the tunnel, every warning light lit up on the dash — engine fault, ABS, transmission,...

Limp Mode, Locked Bolts & a DPF Burn: Getting One Truck Back on the Road

Does your truck have a DPF? It’s every driver’s nightmare — you're loaded up and ready to work, but your truck throws an engine light and won’t go past 20km/h. That’s exactly what happened when a customer rolled up to Webbie’s Mechanical, frustrated and stuck in limp...

Sometimes the little jobs turn into big ones—but not today.

We recently had an Isuzu truck come in for a routine glow plug replacement. All was going smoothly—until it wasn’t. One of the glow plugs snapped during removal, leaving the tip sitting on top of the piston. For most, that’s a worst-case scenario: it often means...

Compressor throws a leg out of bed!

Have you ever seen an air compressor throw a leg out of bed? We have! On a recent trip our customer was on his way home to make it back in time for his daughter’s birthday. Unloaded and on his way back, the brakes lock up. Air pressure drops. The driver hears a loud...

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