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...
by webbiesmechanical | Jul 25, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
Lately, we’ve seen a run of worn king pins coming through the workshop — especially on larger prime movers. It’s one of those components that often gets missed during routine services, but plays a massive role in your steering, handling, and tyre wear. When king pins...
by webbiesmechanical | Jul 24, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
Coolant leaks don’t just make a mess — they can lead to unexpected shutdowns and serious engine damage if left unchecked. A customer came in with their truck randomly shutting down, especially first thing in the morning. We ran a pressure test and spotted it straight...
