Helping automotive technicians test, diagnose, service and repair the common rail diesel system (CRD) is being tackled in a series of practical courses.
Diesel Help Australia, run by qualified heavy diesel mechanic and diesel fuel injection specialist Clinton Brett, is running courses in Australia and New Zealand to help with some common problems.
The theory and practical training courses offer guidance for mechanics who might encounter diesel issues such as fault codes, starting problems, driveability issues or smoke issues.
“I demonstrate the testing of major components without a scan tool whilst they remain bolted to the engine.
“Injectors, pumps, rails and low pressure supply can remain in place to reduce time and unnecessary expense of replacing them. We diagnose to repair, not replace to diagnose,” Brett says.
Brett has over 25 years’ experience in the field and delivers his training courses in TAFEs and universities all over Australia and is also a technical writer for the Automotive Technician, Australian Workshop Manager and Australian Diesel Mechanic Magazine.
For the last three years he has been invited as the guest diesel presenter at the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Expo.
As well as training courses, Brett also runs an over the phone diesel diagnostic support service for automotive technicians. It has more than 160 members in Australia and last week had its first New Zealand member join up.
The next Australian event takes place at Carlisle TAFE, Perth from June 28-29.
*Go to dieselhelp.com.au for more information.
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