Elring announce success following Leeds training course dates

Trusted automotive parts supplier, Elring, has concluded their training program, hosted at The Motorist, Leeds.

All trainees had practical training experience in each session, practicing various mechanical tasks with Elring’s own service truck: A US-imported Dodge RAM, equipped with a small “engine workshop” on a BMW N47D20 diesel engine.

Ahead of each session, Elring supplied a fully-fitted tool box for all trainees, including all necessary measurement tools and presentation equipment to outline all important information.

Each “hands-on” training group consisted of between five and 15 people. Training times were subject to variation, due to the course changing between a mixed theory / practical event and solely practical exercises.

Attendees worked on topics such as dismantling the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head, measuring the piston protrusion, measuring and evaluating the surface quality with Mahr roughness tester, cleaning the sealing surfaces, replacing the cylinder head gasket, installing of the cylinder head and the camshaft carrier, adjustment of the engine timing and application of different sealing compounds.

Optional topics were also included in the course, depending on timing, including replacement of front and rear radial crankshaft seals (RWDR/OF/PTFE), sealing technology on intake and exhaust manifold and periphery gaskets like O-rings on injectors and water pump. Each repair step was discussed and solved both within the group as well as individually.

Participants were encouraged to work and have fun. On each day, Elring hosted the “head-bolt challenge”, where trainees were invited to compete against the clock to replace 10 bolts as quickly as possible.

Open-air training sessions can be arranged for future bookings, with Elring providing the option to include a pavilion for the loading area. Notice in advance is required.