LTS Newsletter Archives

• LTS Conference 2007:
  Conference Highlights.

• Congrats, Bruce Amacker:
  Mitchell 1 "2007 Educator of the Year".

• 2008 LTS Schedule:
  What's happening in 2008.

• Bonneville Update:
  From Jim Linder.

• LTS Injury/Illness Update

• GM TBI Rebuilding Service
  Another Injector Service We Offer.

• PICO Guru Class
  Info.

• 2007 Salt Report
  From Jim Linder.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Continuation from last month.

• 2nd Annual Lindertech North Canadian Conference:
  Highlights from the event.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  1995 Buick Riviera Case Study.

• 2007 Conference Contest

• LTS Conference 2007:
  September 7-9
  Information & Registration.

• GURU II:
  A Recap of the 2007 Event.

• From the Wizard:
  Understanding Fuel Pressure Regulators.

• LTS Conference 2007:
  Dates and Initial Info.

• ASE Tests:
  Where Do They Get Those Questions?

• LTS and Sarah Fisher:
  The IRL Driver Shoots a Commercial at LTS.

• ESI Resources:
  Identifix.

• Where's the Sleuth?
  Here's Your Answers.

• LTS 2007 Schedule:
  First Quarter of 2007.

• From the Wizard:
  Doug's "Dirty Dozen".

• Tech Tips:
  "Foul" Ford Plugs.

• Bubba's Hot Rod Shop:
  What's a HAMBster?

• From the Wizard:
  Doug's "Dirty Dozen" Part 2.

• A Year in Review:
  2006 LTS Highlights.

• From the Wizard:
  Road Trip to a High School Career Center.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  1999 Suburban Misfire Case Study.

• Tech Tips:
  GM Fuel Sender "Flipping".

• Post-Bonneville :
  Air Density Ratio.

• Congratulations to Scot Manna:
  Winner of the AC Delco Technician of the Millennium contest.

• LTS Conference 2006:
  "Networking"
  Conference Highlights.

• Bonneville:
  The Final Chapter for 2006.

• The Road to Bonneville:
  Tales from the road.

• From the Wizard:
  Internet Injectors.

• From the Wizard:
  A Case of Mistaken Identity.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  EFI Street Rod Case Study.

• E85 Vehicles:
  Discussion from Jim's point of view.

• BP's Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic:
  The search for 2006 is underway.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  1996 S-10 2.2 Case Study.

• Congratulations to Scot Manna:
  Finalist in the AC Delco Technician of the Millennium contest.

• LTS Conference 2006:
  September 8-10
  Registration and Info.

• Lindertech North Canadian Conference:
  Highlights from the event.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  2000 Taurus PCM Flash Case Study.

• From the Wizard:
  Tri-Fuel Vehicles and Brushless Fuel Pumps.

• Indiana Time Change:
  Daylight Savings Time.

• LTS "Summer Series" Training
  Class Dates and Descriptions

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Sunfire Case Study - Part 2.

• 30G Bubba's Trailer Park and Hot Rod Shop:
  1st Quarter Report.

• LTS Conference 2006:
  Tentative Speaker List & Special Attendance Contest.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Sunfire Case Study - Part 1.

• Web Site Update:
  Some New Items on Our Web Site.

• GURU-3:
  Event Highlights.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Slow Times?

• 1st Annual Lindertech North Conference:
  Canadian Training.

• From the Wizard:
  GM CSFI Bulletin.

• Wizard Junior:
  Who is this kid?.

• More Adventures from BubbaLand:
  Bubba's Trailer Park.

• From the Wizard:
  Direct Gasoline Injection.

• Keeping It Light:
  Humorous Cartoon.

• A Year in Review:
  2005 LTS Highlights.

• From the Wizard:
  WANTED! GM CPI Units.

• 2006 LTS Schedule:
  What's happening in 2006.

• From the Hotline:
  Contaminated O2 Wiring.

• Modern Wonders Never Cease:
  OnStar Features.

• From the Wizard:
  E85 Fuel.

• Congratulations!
  Ryan Kooiman - BP Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic Award Winner.

• New Injector Shipping Charges.

• Sleuth in Training:
  "Mini Sleuth" update.

• From the Hotline:
  Switched O2 Harness?

• Looking Through the Windshield:
  Hot Rod Road Trip.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  PCM Reprogramming Thoughts.

• What's New @ LTS:
  Meet Eric "Bryan" Huntley, our newest employee.

• LTS Conference 2005:
  "Shed Some Light On This"
  Conference Highlights.

• Bonneville Update:
  Rained Out.

• 30H Gasoline Alley: 
  Hot Rod and Vintage Trailer Shop.

• Lincoln Tech Student Guild:
  Promoting ASE certification.

• Canadian Training Conference:
  An LTS and Cochrane Automotive event.

• LTS Cookout in Vegas:
  New Location

• Jim's Bonneville Project: 
  Salt Update.

• Service Info:
  RCOHT.

• From the Wizard:
  Injector Flow Rates.

• From the Guru:
  The Specials

• What's Happening in the Fuel Injection Lab:
  High Performance TBI Rebuild.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  2002 Dodge Ram 4.7 Misfire Case Study.

• More From the Guru:
  Battery Discharge Rates

• NASTF Progress Report:
  

• From the Wizard:
  Beware of the GM Multec Look-Alike.

• LTS Conference 2005:
  "Shed Some Light On This"
  Registration Reminder and Fuel Injector Promotion.

• Where's Jim?
  Hiding in the "Bat Cave"!

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  2002 Saturn LW200 Lack of Power Case Study.

• Guru II:
  The Biggest Yet!

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  1994 Cadillac 4.6 Misfire Case Study.

• From the Guru:
  eBay.

• Service Info:
  Most common OBD II failures.

• In The News:
  H.R. 2735 & Right to Repair.

• Neat Stuff: 
  Master Tech Procedures.

• LTS Conference 2005:
  "Shed Some Light On This"
  Speakers and Topics.

January 2005
4 pages (66 Kb)

• From the Guru:
  2004 in Review.

• Service Info:
  GM Non-serviceable Fuel Filters.

• From the Wizard:
  New Products and Information.

• Jim's Bonneville Project: 
  Web site announcement.

• LTS Field Service Reps:
  Looking For A Few Good Men (or Women).

• From the Guru:
  Right To Repair?

• Special Invitation:
  Sanibel Island Seminar.

• From the Wizard:
  Is It The Fuel?

• Congratulations, Jim! 
  ASA's 2004 Alpha Award Recipient.

• LTS 2005 Schedule:
  First Quarter of 2005.

• The Krylon Special:
  Road Trip.

• From the Guru:
  "The Path of Least Resistance" Testing.

• From the Guru:
  Bonneville Salt Flats.

• From the Guest Sleuth:
  Mike McFarland - GM 3800 VIN "K" P0401 Case Study.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  It's A Girl! - Hannah Renee' Winn.

• Tech Training:
  LTS Tech Day.

• Service Information:
  GM TechLink.

• From the Wizard:
  Another Leaking Injector.

• Upcoming Industry Events.

• More From the Guest Sleuth:
  John Thornton - Mitsubishi EGR Case Study Conclusion.

• From the Wizard:
  Known Good Spray Patterns

• The Krylon Special:
  How to build a Hot Rod in 60 days.

• From the Guest Sleuth:
  John Thornton - Mitsubishi EGR Case Study.

• From the Wizard:
  Has The System Been Cleaned?

• Tech Training:
  You Just Never Know.

• From the Wizard:
  Injector Terminal Fretting.

• LTS Tech Day
  August 21,2004:
  Featured Speakers, Topics and Registration Form.

• From the Guru:
  2004 - The First 90 Days.

• From the Wizard:
  CNG Injectors.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  '91 Deville Lacks Power Case Study.

• Tech Training:
  GURU-3

• From the Wizard:
  Land Rover Injectors Case Study.

• From The Guru:
  Is there really a "Right Way"?

• What's New @ LTS:
  LTS Field Service Reps.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  '91 Lincoln Fuel Trim Case Study.

• From The Guru:
  Technician Service Training (TST).

• From the Wizard:
  Reviewing the GM CSFI Units.

• From the Wizard:
  Fuel Injection Lab Expansion.

• What's New @ LTS:
  Welcome Stan Kratowicz, our new employee.

• In The News:
  ASE Computer Based Testing.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  '89 Lincoln Ignition Module Case Study.

2003 Newsletters

• Bubba's Garage:
  2003 Newport Hill Climb.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  '93 C3500 7.4 liter Knock Sensor Case Study.

• In The News:
  New Fuel Economy Rules Proposed.

• Tech Training:
  Training Schedule for First Half of 2004.

• Terry's Tales:
  Bonneville World of Speed.

• From the Wizard:
  Injectors Worth Flying For.

• LTS Conference 2003
  "Fuelish Thoughts":
  Details.

September 2003
4 pages (108 Kb)

• From the Guru:
  How Does Your Business Grow?

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  The Right Tool Can Improve Your Ability.

• Update From the Wizard:
  GM 7.4 liter Injectors.

• More from the Guru:
  Bonneville Salt Flats &
  Automotive Industry Week.

• Tales from the Street:
  Injector replacement.

• Tech Training:
  Have Fun, Learn Something Seminar

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  1999 Achieva Passlock Case Study.

• Update From the Wizard:
  High Pressure Direct Injection.

• What's New @ LTS:
  Welcome Joe Geiman, our new employee.

• LTS Training for 2004:
  We would like your input.

• Tech Training:
  Injector Waveform Analysis

• LTS Conference 2003
  "Fuelish Thoughts":
  Update.

• News:
  Technician of the Millennium Update

• LTS Conference 2003
  "Fuelish Thoughts":
  Featured Speakers and Registration Form.

• Tech Training:
  Service Information.

• Tech Training:
  TrainingForTechs.com

• Tech Training:
  News from NASTF.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  1993 Lumina 3.1 EGR Case Study.

• Update From the Wizard:
  3100 "M" Fuel Rail Leak Solution.

• Tech Training:
  Daytime training

• Tech Training:
  Diesel training @ LTS?

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Different approaches to diagnosis and repair.

• Congratulations:
  AC Delco Technician of the Millennium III Exam Winners.

• Tech Training:
  Conclusion of ESI discussion from January's Newsletter.

• Update From the Wizard:
  Fuel Line vs. Fuel Injection Hose.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Shure-Step Stool.

• Tech Training:
  Guru II.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Ford PATS Case Study.

• Guru Thoughts:
  January Recap.

• Tech Training:
  Continuation of ESI discussion from December's Newsletter.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  1995 Olds Aurora PCM Replacement Case Study.

• Update From the Wizard:
  Multec II Injectors.

• What's Happening at LTS?
  The 1st third of 2003 Schedule.

2002 Newsletters

• Industry News:
  Manufacturers Promise Accessibility

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  1998 GMC Jimmy HO2S Heater Circuit Case Study.

• What's New @ LTS:
  Welcome Susan Cooper, our new employee.

• Bubba's Garage:
  Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  1996 Monte Carlo P0441 Case Study.

• Update From the Wizard:
  Sticking Multec Injectors.

• LTS Conference 2002 Details:
  Your Key to OBD-II Service

• LTS Conference 2003 Registration Form.

• Upcoming Event:
  Lincoln Tech Alumni Conference.

• Tech Training:
  Hybrid Vehicles.

• Analysis From the Webmaster:
  Honda Odyssey Misfire Case Study.

• Upcoming Event:
  Lincoln Tech Alumni Conference.

• Tech Training:
  LTS DATA Group North Carolina

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Corvette 5.7 & GMC 5.3 Case Studies.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  A visit to ASE Headquarters

• Guru Thoughts:
  High Performance???

• Tech Training:
  Fuel Related Injector Problems.

• LTS Conference 2002
  "Your Key To OBD-II Service":
  Featured Speakers and Registration Form.

• Guru Thoughts:
  Chrysler's (NGC) New Generation Controller.

• From the Guru:
  Service Information Availability - The National Automotive Service Task Force

• From the Guru:
  More Electronic Service Information

• Update From the Wizard:
  Fuel Injection Service Update.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  '96 Windstar Misfire Case Study Conclusion.

• Tech Training:
  On-car Injector Service 

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  '96 Windstar Misfire Case Study

• What's New @ LTS:
  Spotlight on Greg Manker

• Tech Training:
  GURU-3 

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Off Board Computer Programming

• Website Update:
  LTS Tool Box, Software, Manuals & etc.

• Guru Thoughts:
  Broadband Internet in the Service Bays & ESI

• From the Guru:
  Electronic Service Information

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Current Ramping a Cadillac

• Update From the Wizard:
  Injector Service Kits.

• Tech Training:
  Injector Fouling? 

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Running Compression

• What's Happening at LTS?
  The 1st half of 2002 Schedule.

2001 Newsletters

• From the Guru:
  Reflecting on the past year and looking into the future.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  GM MAF circuit problem.

• Update From the Wizard:
  Injector Service Expansions.

• Gasoline Alley:
  A little about the expansions at "the alley".

• Tech Training:
  Are the COPs after you?.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  GM EST circuit problem.

• Tech Tip From the Guru:
  Ion-Gap Sensing Spark Controls.

• Tech Training:
  Discussion on cancellation of the 2001 LTS Conference and plans for the 2002 LTS Conference.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  GM wiper circuit problem.

• What's New @ LTS:
  Meet the newest additions to the LTS team.

• Tech Training:
  GURU-2

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Michele reminds us "Don't forget the basics."

• Injector Tips from the Wizard:
  Stamped spray tip Multec injectors.

• 6th Annual LTS Conference
  "Your Key To OBD-II Service":
  Conference agenda and featured speakers.

• From the Guru:
  GM's Quad 4 ignition tips.

• Randy's Corner:
  Cooling System Saver.

• Attention Email Users:
  Receive our newsletter via email.

• Testing Tip for Fuel Injectors:
  Using a vacuum transducer to find restricted injectors.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  The final installment of the Fuel Injection installation on Bubba's 1966 Chevy Truck.

• Attention Email Users:
  Receive our newsletter via email.

• A "Help Tool" from the Guru:
  Has your shop been a little slow and had trouble getting good technicians?

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Continuing coverage of the Fuel Injection installation on Bubba's 1966 Chevy Truck.

• Upcoming Events from LTS:
  Mark your calendars.

• First Quarter Report from the Guru:
  A quick review of LTS activities.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Continuing coverage of the Fuel Injection installation on Bubba's 1966 Chevy Truck.

• Guru Thoughts:
  Coda Product's EAS.

• A Shocking Experience in Lindernapolis:
  Highlights from the Ignition Workshop.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Continuing coverage of the Fuel Injection installation on Bubba's 1966 Chevy Truck.

• Look at us Grow:
  The LTS Facility has expanded.

• Injector Tips from the Wizard:
  GM CSFI.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Installing Fuel Injection on Bubba's 1966 Chevy Truck.

• Tech Training:
  Upcoming Ignition Workshop.

• From the Analysis:
  P0300 Analysis.

• Injector Tips from the Wizard:
  Keep those Cores Coming and a New Core Refund Policy.

January 2001
4 pages (29 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  Ignition System Current Ramping "The Project".

• What's Happening at LTS?
  The 2001 Schedule.

December 2000
4 pages (163 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  2000 Review and Upcoming for 2001.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  1995 Roadmaster 5.7 Misfire Case Study.

• Ignition Current Ramping:
  "The Project".

• Tech Tip From the Guru:
  ESI Service Information Repairs.

November 2000
4 pages (105 Kb)

• Injector Tips from The Wizard:
  Pattern Failures? We've Got the Fix!

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  ASE and the Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Be Certified.

• Tech Tip From the Guru:
  Injector Sizing.

October 2000
4 pages (91 Kb)

• LTS Conference 2000:
  Scoop on Scopes.

September 2000
4 pages (553 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  GURU-2

• Tech Tip From the Guru:
  A Special Thanks.

August 2000
4 pages (69 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  Flat-rater Diagnostics.

• Tech Tip From Mr. Wilson:
  Testing with a GMM.

June 2000
4 pages (115 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  Fuel Pump Testing.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  GM 2.3L Quad 4 No Start Case Study.

• Tech Tip From the Guru:
  Total Fuel Pump Testing.

May 2000
4 pages (273 Kb)

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Flow Charts.... BEWARE!!!

April 2000
4 pages (173 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  Inductance.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  GM 3.1L Chevrolet Case Study.

• Tech Tip From the Guru:
  Been Flashed Lately??

March 2000
4 pages (156 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  2000 WOW!!

• Injector Wizard:
  The Injector Business.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  DUH!!

February 2000
4 pages (355 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  Bad Waveform, Low Current Draw.

• Injector Wizard:
  Another CSFI Tip.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Total Fuel Pump Testing.

• New Technology:
  Volkswagen's W-12 Engine

January 2000
4 pages (212 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  Y2K - Training.

• Injector Wizard:
  Fuel System Contamination.

• Tech Tip From the Guru:
  Easy Does It!

December 1999
4 pages (284 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  FlatRater Puzzle Palace?

• Tech Tip From the Guru:
  CSFI Poppets Sticking.

• From the Analysis Slueth:
  CSFI Tips.

November 1999
4 pages (105 Kb)

• Tech Training:
  Snap Testing Ford MAF Sensors.

• Tech Tip From the Guru:
  Automotive Business Manager's Commandments.

• Injection Wizard:
  Injector Fundamentals.

October 1999
4 pages (143 Kb)

• 2000 Training
  LTS Training Levels for 2000.

• LTS Training Views
  Q & A about training.

September 1999
4 pages (111 Kb)

• Information for 2000

• Injection Wizard:
  Increasing Fuel Delivery into An Engine.

• From the Analysis Slueth:
  2  Big Things I Learned @ LTS.

• Tech Tip From the Guru:
  Sky-Guard® EGR Kleen Screen™ Carbon Filters.

August 1999
4 pages (76 Kb)

• OBD II "Technician Service" Conference

July 1999
4 pages (145 Kb)

• Service in the Year 2000?

• From the Guru:
  GM's BAIC ignition.

• Injection Wizard:
  Fuel Supply Systems.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Low Current Probe Setup for the Snap-On Vantage™.

• Tech Tip:
  Chrysler OBD II O2 Heater Quick Test.

June 1999
4 pages (170 Kb)

• GM Fuel Pressure Bleed Down?

• LTS News

• From the Guru:
  Data Access Fees?

• Injection Wizard:
  Air-Shrouded Injectors.

• Tales from the Test Lane:
  Misfire While Cruising.

May 1999
4 pages (196 Kb)

• "Scanning with Ease"
  What Really Happened.

• Randy's Corner:
  Avoiding a Costly PCM Replacement.

• From the Analysis Sleuth:
  Setup for using the Fluke 98/98 II with a Low Current Probe.

• From the Guru:
  PCM Reprogramming.

• Injection Wizard:
  Central Sequential Fuel Injection.

April 1999
4 pages (123 Kb)

• OBD...Phase What?? I-II-III
• Injection Wizard:
  Leaking Injectors.
• Tales from the Test Lane:
  Intermittent Misfire.

March 1999
4 pages (135 Kb)

• Automotive Industry Meetings.
• Randy's Case Study:
  Caddy High Idle.
• Injection Wizard:
  Is My Pressure Low?
• Tales from the Test Lane:
  Converting a Hand-Held Scope into a "DIS Problem Solver".
• From the Guru:
  Really Bad Fuel Pump Waveforms.

February 1999
4 pages (172 Kb)

• AVI Videos
• Randy's Import Corner:
  '84-90 Audi.
• Injection Wizard:
  3.5 liter Chrysler Fuel Rails.
• Tales from the Test Lane:
  Intermittent Stall.
• From the Guru:
  OBD-II Data.

January 1999
4 pages (178 Kb)

• A review of 1998.
• What's new for 1999.
• LTS North has a new owner!
• Injection Wizard:
  More injector coverage for 1999.
• From the Analysis Slueth:
  Who is this Diagnostic Executive?
• From the Guru:
  Current Ramping and Dwell Time.

October 1997
4 pages (226 Kb)