Getting Started
Why should I register with the Forum?
Registering lets you take full advantage of the Forum, enabling you to:
- Post new messages and reply to other members’ posts
- Receive email when someone responds to a specific post or topic
- Personalize your Forum experience
- Post comments on blogs that don’t allow anonymous comments
- If you don’t register, you can only browse, search for information, and read posts. You won’t be able to interact with other Forum members, or set customization preferences.
How do I sign in?
After you’ve registered and confirmed your registration, you can sign in and start participating. To sign in:
- Click Log In on the forum page.
- Enter your Login name and Password.
Tip: If you’re the only one who uses this computer, click Keep me signed in to sign in automatically next time you visit.
Click Sign In.
What do I do if I forget my login or password?
To get help with your password: Click Password lost at the bottom of the page.
- Enter the email address you used when you registered with the Forum.
- Click Reset Password.
- Check your email for your login name and a password reset link.
Creating topics
When creating a topic, please mention the engine type, followed by engine component group and/ or component, then the actual topic question.
Example: TBD234 – Cooling system – Fresh cooling water pump : Maintenance instructions?
Engine component groups:
- Engine block,
- Driving parts,
- Cooling system,
- Lube oil system,
- Fuel system,
- Charge air system,
- Starting system,
- Auxillaries,
- Engine monitoring