Engine Expertise at SAE World Congress.

[AxlsMainMan]

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 -- During the annual SAE World Congress held in Detroit, Michigan, on April 16 - 19, BorgWarner engineers and program managers will present technical papers on a number of leading-edge technologies including reducing cold start emissions, advances in friction materials, improving air system controls for diesel engines, and optimizing vehicle traction and driving dynamics through NexTrac(TM) and ITM3e(TM), an innovation recognized as a 2007 PACE Award finalist. A complete list of papers and their presenters follows this release.

As a featured panelist at the FEV Powertrain Innovation Forum, William Kelley, Vice President, BorgWarner Drivetrain Research and Technology, will also give insights into how drivetrain technologies can increase fuel economy, improve performance and reduce emissions.

"The auto industry faces the complex challenges of rapidly-changing technology, environmental issues, increasingly stringent regulations, and advancing global markets," said Kelley. "At BorgWarner, we provide innovative solutions for our OEM partners that drive product leadership for them as well as BorgWarner. Sharing our expertise propels the auto industry into the future, where new ideas accelerate future advances in the industry."

"Customers rely on BorgWarner for its engineering expertise, understanding of vehicle dynamics, and ability to develop integrated systems and controls aimed at improving fuel economy, reducing emissions, and enhancing vehicle stability without sacrificing performance," said Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO. "BorgWarner is passionate about its commitment to leadership in powertrain technology and developing the next must-have technologies and products that will keep its customers at the forefront of the automotive industry."

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The FORTUNE 500 company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 63 locations in 18 countries. Customers include Ford, VW/Audi, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, Honda, BMW, Caterpillar, Navistar International, and Peugeot.

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[SLCPUNK]

Any car nerds here? Anybody wrench on cars for fun?

I just replaced the fan clutch on my car, what a fun time.....I pulled this from my car forum, edited it a bit.

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There were two bolts that held the radiator to the condensor. To access the two 10mm bolts I had to undo 3 other 10mm bolts to lift up body metal.





After that, the radiator came out in a snap. Just a little bit of wiggle to get it out. Notice new belt.





No dragging my knuckles across the radiator this time-fan clutch goes right in! (Stop tonight and set to proper torque tomorrow before getting it all back together.