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We Took Our Driver Training Out to a Customer’s Yard

We recently loaded up and headed out to a customer’s yard to run our driver training on site, on their own trucks. There were seven drivers, so Scott and I split the group. Scott took them through the prime mover and the trailers, and I worked through the little...

“The Scania’s Getting Warm…” — Why a Small Overheat Is Always Worth a Look

That was all the driver said. In fact, when the truck came into the workshop, he didn't mention it at all, so the overheating was news to us. He'd babied it back, kept the revs down, and got it home without doing any damage. Good call on his part, because that's...

Take Care of Your Own Wheels: Our August Courses

Webbie's Mechanical is running car-care days for women and teens, plus hands-on truck pre-start training — at our workshop and out at your yard. Here's what's on in August and how to join. You want to feel confident with your own vehicle There's a particular kind of...

The Late Service That Nearly Cost a Spindle

A Mercedes 20,000km overdue for a service turned a simple wheel bearing into a bent spindle and a six-week parts wait. Here's why servicing on time is the cheapest repair you'll ever do. You just want to get home from the run A driver was on his way back from...

A Day on the Workshop Floor

Take a walk across the Webbie's Mechanical floor. Three mechanics, three very different jobs — and the same standard on every one. Here's what a proper workshop day looks like. You just want it done right When your truck or your vehicle goes into a workshop, you're...

Episode Two: The Rebuild That Grew, a Runaway, and a Sneaky Water Pump

Scott and Jade walk you through this month in the workshop: a head gasket job that became a full rebuild, a runaway Hino, a bent spindle from a late service, a cracked Scania water pump, and our August courses. You want your truck fixed once, and fixed right Every...

Three Faults, One Truck — Coolant Loss, Low Power, Fake Overheating

A coolant leak with three faults hiding behind it — how we worked it back "I'm losing coolant and I don't know where it's going" This is a pretty standard request — "I'm losing coolant, no idea where it's going." A customer rolled in with exactly that. He also...

Oil Everywhere — A Mitsi Fuso with Seven Leaks at Once

"It's just got an oil leak" — except it never is A Mitsi Fuso rolled in the other day. Customer said the truck was leaking oil and leaving drops everywhere. Standard request — until you have a look at it. The whole engine bay was wet. Where the oil was coming from and...

Wallowy Ride — Flat Leaf Springs Bent the Wrong Way

A truck with a wallowy ride and squeaking leaf springs The complaint was simple. The truck was uncomfortable to drive. The leaf springs were squeaking. The whole rear end felt heavy and wallowy — like the truck wasn't holding itself up properly. The owner had been...

Main Roads Roadworthy Accreditation — What We Actually Check

Ever wondered what a Roadworthy Accreditation check actually checks? If you've ever had to organise a Main Roads Roadworthy Accreditation check, you've probably wondered what we're actually looking at. Fair question — most of it happens under the truck, and "please...

Coolant in diesel – a pungent rotten smell you never forget

If you have ever smelt diesel in coolant you know it's a smell you can never forget. It's almost rancid with a smell of sweetness. It's also a really bad sign! In this case this Kenworth is getting a new head. Injector tubes on a Cummins head mean an exchange head....

Why You Should Replace Rockers When Replacing a Camshaft

When a camshaft wears out, most people understand it needs replacing. But one of the most common questions we get is: “Why replace the rockers as well?” It’s a fair question — and an important one. How Cam and Rocker Wear Happens Your camshaft and rocker rollers work...

When Oil Ends Up Where It Shouldn’t

The call comes through. Coolant’s being pushed out.And there’s something else… An oily sludge coating the front of the truck. Straight away, you know — that’s not normal. We get it into the workshop. Pop the header tank cap… And there it is. Oil sitting on top of the...

When Running Too Cool Becomes a Problem

Most truck owners associate thermostat failures with overheating. But sometimes the problem is the opposite. Recently we had a truck come in where the engine wasn’t reaching proper operating temperature. On inspection, we found one thermostat stuck open. While the...

Worn Suspension Bushes: The Small Problem That Changes How Your Truck Feels

Sometimes the issues that affect your truck the most aren’t big, dramatic failures. They start small. A bit of movement through the rear end.A slight looseness over bumps.Nothing major — just something that doesn’t feel quite right. That’s exactly what we see when...

Why Water Alone Can Cost You an Engine

It usually starts innocently enough. Someone tops up the cooling system with water. Maybe it is just to get by for now. Maybe the truck had a small leak and they plan to sort it later. Maybe they figure water is water and as long as the engine is staying cool, it is...

When Heat Turns Into Fire — And There’s No Quick Fix

You’re driving along.Everything feels normal. Then the heat builds. At first, it’s subtle.Then comes the smell. Not right. Not normal.You back off. But it doesn’t matter. The heat keeps climbing…Then you see it. Smoke. Now you know — this isn’t something you nurse...

The Hunt for the Fault: Why Diagnostics Matter

Not every truck problem announces itself clearly. Sometimes the symptoms are obvious — a loud noise, smoke, or a warning light on the dash. But often the problem is more subtle. Maybe your truck is running hotter than usual, but not overheating completely.Maybe your...

Braking Shudder on Downhill Runs? Here’s How We Check It Properly

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...

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