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Antifreeze and coolants – ‘vehicle specific’ applications

|Date: October 16, 2012

Antifreeze and coolants – ‘vehicle specific’ applications

Antifreeze and coolants have had to evolve to absorb and disperse the much greater heat generated by mode ...

Antifreeze and coolants have had to evolve to absorb and disperse the much greater heat generated by modern engines, while providing equal protection to the multitude of elements and components they c ...

October 16, 2012
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How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Astra H

|Date: October 15, 2012

How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Astra H

Before carrying out any work,disconnect the battery earth cable.It is important that belt installationis ...

Before carrying out any work,disconnect the battery earth cable.It is important that belt installationis performed on an engine atambient room temperature. Always turn the engine in the normal directi ...

October 15, 2012
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Coil spring degradation – the effect of cold weather

|Date: October 12, 2012

Coil spring degradation – the effect of cold weather

The MOT Testing Manual includes some valuable advice for the tester when it comes to inspecting the state ...

The MOT Testing Manual includes some valuable advice for the tester when it comes to inspecting the state of the coil-spring and its mountings. Section 2.4.C discusses in some detail how coil-springs ...

October 12, 2012
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Xenon headlamp alignment – VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda models

|Date: October 10, 2012

Xenon headlamp alignment – VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda models

Whether it’s general servicing and maintenance or, worse still, a front end collision has occurred, headl ...

Whether it’s general servicing and maintenance or, worse still, a front end collision has occurred, headlamp replacement is becoming a trickier task for the independent garage. For Volkswagen, Audi, S ...

October 10, 2012
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VW Passat – rear brake replacement

|Date: October 04, 2012

VW Passat – rear brake replacement

Before attempting to work on the Passat Rear Brake System, it is essential to have the Diagnostic Softwar ...

Before attempting to work on the Passat Rear Brake System, it is essential to have the Diagnostic Software Interface and a battery charger available, in addition to the usual workshop tools. The Passa ...

October 04, 2012
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Know what’s on the box (TABLES NEEDED)

|Date: October 04, 2012

Know what’s on the box (TABLES NEEDED)

Oil is an essential element inreducing the friction of movingparts, along with heat removal and dissipati ...

Oil is an essential element inreducing the friction of movingparts, along with heat removal and dissipation. However, engines driven mostly by legislation to meet exhaust gas emissions limits are now ...

October 04, 2012
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Diesel injectors – fault diagnosis and coding procedures

|Date: October 02, 2012

Diesel injectors – fault diagnosis and coding procedures

The symptoms: Poor starting – increased fuel consumption Tools required: DS150 Diagnostic Tool, Sealed Ra ...

The symptoms: Poor starting – increased fuel consumption Tools required: DS150 Diagnostic Tool, Sealed Rail Kit (YDT278), False Actuator Kit (YDT410), Fuel Analyser (YDT553) ...

October 02, 2012
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Are you using the correct type of oil? (IMAGES NEED ARROWS AND MAYBE ROTATING?)

|Date: October 01, 2012

Are you using the correct type of oil? (IMAGES NEED ARROWS AND MAYBE ROTATING?)

Timing chains usage is becoming more popular in engine manufactures as they offer greater strength and re ...

Timing chains usage is becoming more popular in engine manufactures as they offer greater strength and reduced friction. Both of these factors enable engine designers to squeeze more power from smalle ...

October 01, 2012
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Power assisted steering systems – the role of fluids

|Date: September 28, 2012

Power assisted steering systems – the role of fluids

All power assisted steering systems utilise a pump –mechanically or electricallydriven – that pumps hydra ...

All power assisted steering systems utilise a pump –mechanically or electricallydriven – that pumps hydraulicfluid from the reservoir through some control valves and then back to the reservoir. Howeve ...

September 28, 2012
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TPMS – how to perform a sensor check

|Date: September 25, 2012

TPMS – how to perform a sensor check

The automotive diagnostic world has grown rapidly over the past 10 years and advances in technology have ...

The automotive diagnostic world has grown rapidly over the past 10 years and advances in technology have allowed the introduction of new systems to improve vehicle performance, emissions and safety. O ...

September 25, 2012
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Handling and storage of brake hoses

|Date: September 25, 2012

Handling and storage of brake hoses

WHO: Corteco WHAT: Handling and storage of brake hoses A common issue at workshop level is the mishandlin ...

WHO: Corteco WHAT: Handling and storage of brake hoses A common issue at workshop level is the mishandling of brake hoses that can cause safety issues, therefore Corteco is urging installers to take c ...

September 25, 2012
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How to remove a CV joint from a drive shaft

|Date: September 24, 2012

How to remove a CV joint from a drive shaft

Removing a CV joint from a drive shaft can be an annoying task, especially when the shaft is not dismantl ...

Removing a CV joint from a drive shaft can be an annoying task, especially when the shaft is not dismantled. With the new joint puller from SPIDAN the joint can be loosened without using a hammer, ens ...

September 24, 2012
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How to undertake a brake disc repair

|Date: September 20, 2012

How to undertake a brake disc repair

1. Start of brake repair - Visually check the brake disc and/or pads for signs that they may be reaching ...

1. Start of brake repair - Visually check the brake disc and/or pads for signs that they may be reaching their wear limit. Before starting the brake repair, all relevant components in the area of the ...

September 20, 2012
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How to perform an engine remap

|Date: September 19, 2012

How to perform an engine remap

With ease of use and convenience in mind, BHP’s ECU programmer has been designed to read and program vehi ...

With ease of use and convenience in mind, BHP’s ECU programmer has been designed to read and program vehicle ECUs through the car’s diagnostic port – meaning 99% of the time there is no need to disman ...

September 19, 2012
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Shocks and springs – key winter checks

|Date: September 19, 2012

Shocks and springs – key winter checks

As a critical item on the MOT tester’s checklist, KYB recommends that every vehicle that comes into the w ...

As a critical item on the MOT tester’s checklist, KYB recommends that every vehicle that comes into the workshop during (and after) the winter months is checked for broken coil springs as a matter of ...

September 19, 2012
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Antifreeze and coolants – ‘vehicle specific’ applications

Antifreeze and coolants – ‘vehicle specific’ applications

How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Astra H

How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Astra H

Coil spring degradation – the effect of cold weather

Coil spring degradation – the effect of cold weather

Xenon headlamp alignment – VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda models

Xenon headlamp alignment – VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda models

VW Passat – rear brake replacement

VW Passat – rear brake replacement

Know what’s on the box (TABLES NEEDED)

Know what’s on the box (TABLES NEEDED)

Diesel injectors – fault diagnosis and coding procedures

Diesel injectors – fault diagnosis and coding procedures

Are you using the correct type of oil? (IMAGES NEED ARROWS AND MAYBE ROTATING?)

Are you using the correct type of oil? (IMAGES NEED ARROWS AND MAYBE ROTATING?)

Power assisted steering systems – the role of fluids

Power assisted steering systems – the role of fluids

TPMS – how to perform a sensor check

TPMS – how to perform a sensor check

Handling and storage of brake hoses

Handling and storage of brake hoses

How to remove a CV joint from a drive shaft

How to remove a CV joint from a drive shaft

How to undertake a brake disc repair

How to undertake a brake disc repair

How to perform an engine remap

How to perform an engine remap

Shocks and springs – key winter checks

Shocks and springs – key winter checks