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ELRING AND ITS FACTORY IN REUS

Part of our team had the opportunity to enjoy a technical conference with Joan Cortés, ElRing’s sales director in Spain, at its plant in Reus (Tarragona). In addition, they were accompanied by several rectifiers from different parts of Spain. As you know, ElRing is one of our main suppliers of engine spare parts such as …

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MECHANICAL AND HYDRAULIC TAPPET

The tappet plays an essential role in ensuring that the engine runs efficiently, but what is it, and how does it work? A tappet is a small cylindrical component located in the engine block. Its main function is to transfer the movement of the camshaft to the engine valves, allowing them to open and close …

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THE ENGINE VALVES

Engine valves are essential spare parts for internal combustion engines, as they allow air and fuel to flow in and out of the combustion chamber at the right time. There are two types of engine valves: intake and exhaust valves. Another important aspect of engine valves is the way they are operated. There are two …

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THE ENGINE TIMING

The timing system is indispensable for any combustion engine operation. Its main function is to move the camshaft, which will open and close the intake and exhaust valves. The timing kit consists of at least a chain (one or more) or belt and a tensioner. It can be more complete by adding pulley, guides or …

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HOW DOES COLD AFFECT VEHICLES?

We know that at this time of year, cold can cause a lot of problems in our vehicle. This usually happens for various reasons: because the car spends all night on the street at very low temperatures or due to weather factors such as rain, ice or snow. PROBLEMS CAN CAUSE COLD Next, we are …

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THE VARIABLE TIMING

Nowadays, most vehicles have a 4-stroke combustion cycle: intake, compression, explosion, and exhaust. The engine timing ensures that this cycle works correctly. Thanks to this system, the intake and exhaust valves are perfectly coordinated with the movement of the camshaft and this with the crankshaft. Timing is a key part when the vehicle begins to …

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TYPE OF INJECTION

The types of injection have evolved thanks to technology advance. Besides, the restrictive pollution regulations have accelerated the development of these systems to the ones we have today. Previously, a carburetor used to mix gasoline and air inside the combustion chamber. This system is responsible for supplying high-pressure fuel to the engine compression cycle. In …

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MITSUBISHI IN EUROPEAN MARKET

Mitsubishi is a Japanese company that manufactures automobiles. Its logo is composed of three rhombuses that symbolizes three diamonds. This is because the Mitsubishi translation is three diamonds. The Japanese brand decided to focus its objective on recovering its European market for next year with Renault, which together with Nissan made an alliance at the …

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THE CYLINDER HEAD

The cylinder head is an important engine part whose main function is to close the combustion chamber. This engine spare part helps to ensure proper functioning of the engine. Its composition can be mainly of two materials: cast iron or aluminum. Previously, they were generally manufactured with cast iron, this is because it allowed greater …

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