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Injectors are among the fussiest parts on a diesel, and replacing a set is never a happy day for the budget. The good part is that most injector trouble traces back to the fuel going through them, which means a lot of it is in your hands. Treat the fuel right and the...

Replacing a worn link arm or linkage part puts a simple question in front of you: new, or used? Reaching for new out of habit is easy, but it is not always the right spend. On plenty of machines a used part does the job just as well, and the money you keep goes toward...

Ask anyone who has replaced a final drive, and they will tell you it is not a small bill. It is one of the pricier parts on the machine, and the gears inside live a hard life. The good news: a lot of that expense comes from something you can get ahead of with a task...

The drop box is out, and now you are staring at three ways to replace it. For plenty of owners, a used unit is the one that lines up best with the machine and the money on hand. The catch is telling the times it fits from the times it does not. Working out when to buy...

You already know the EGR cooler has to go. What you want now is a replacement that holds up, not one that lands you right back in the same spot a few months down the road. Buying the right unit the first time saves you the second job. Knowing how to buy a replacement...

You've decided the differential has to be replaced. That part of the call is made. What's left is choosing how you replace it: used, rebuilt, or new. Each one can be the right answer, and the best pick depends on your machine and your plans. The used vs rebuilt...

You've replaced pins and bushings before. You know the job. What you want now is the set that actually lasts, not the one that looks identical in the box and starts knocking again in a few months. Learning how to buy quality pins and bushings comes down to knowing...

Your articulated truck earns its keep on the haul road. Loaded runs, steep grades, tight cycle times, day after day. So, when the transmission starts acting up, you want to catch it before it strands you mid-haul with a full load. The good news is that transmission...

Your Volvo diesel doesn't sound quite right. Maybe it's idling rough, blowing more smoke than usual, or feeling sluggish when you put it to work. Before you pay for a full diagnosis, it helps to know what you're hearing and seeing. Recognizing bad fuel injector...

Your excavator's final drive is done. You already know the part. What you're deciding now is which way to replace it without overspending or overbuilding for the job in front of you. Knowing when to buy a used final drive comes down to your machine, your hours, and...

You call the dealer. They check their system. The answer: "That part is discontinued." They suggest buying a newer machine or a complete assembly replacement costing thousands. You're not ready to give up on equipment that still works well. You just need that one...

You purchased a used transmission to get your equipment back to work. The transmission arrived in good condition. Now, success depends on proper installation. A used transmission installation checklist helps ensure your mechanic follows key procedures that protect...