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...
by webbiesmechanical | Jul 23, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
It’s early morning on the outskirts of Perth. A blue bonneted Kenworth with a Cummins engine is pulled up awkwardly on the side of the road, hazard lights blinking in the dawn light. The driver’s frustrated. This isn’t the first time the truck has shut down out of...
by webbiesmechanical | Jul 21, 2025 | From the Workshop Floor
It’s a simple trick that saves a big mess. Punching a hole in the bottom of the oil filter lets it drain completely before removal — no surprise spills, no oil running down your arms, and a cleaner job all around. 💡 But here’s the key:Always crack the oil filter loose...
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...
