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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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DMF failure – diagnosis tips

|Date: September 19, 2012

DMF failure – diagnosis tips

A measure of unjust criticism is levelled at the dual-mass flywheel, which is often charged with being mo ...

A measure of unjust criticism is levelled at the dual-mass flywheel, which is often charged with being more susceptible to failure than a conventional clutch. In reality, faults in other vehicle syste ...

September 19, 2012
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Citroen 2.0l HDi – Auxiliary belt issue

|Date: September 14, 2012

Citroen 2.0l HDi – Auxiliary belt issue

A 2008 Citroen 2.0L HDi had been fitted with a new Synchronous Belt Drive System (SBDS) kit. A few thousa ...

A 2008 Citroen 2.0L HDi had been fitted with a new Synchronous Belt Drive System (SBDS) kit. A few thousand miles later, the SBDS failed prematurely. The mechanic reported valve-to-piston contact and ...

September 14, 2012
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Steering & Suspension – why you should replace in pairs

|Date: September 11, 2012

Steering & Suspension – why you should replace in pairs

Steering and suspension accounts for around 21% of MOT failures, a surprising statistic considering they ...

Steering and suspension accounts for around 21% of MOT failures, a surprising statistic considering they are safety critical automotive parts.The reality is that defective steering and suspension part ...

September 11, 2012
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Clutch replacement – Skoda Octavia

|Date: September 06, 2012

Clutch replacement – Skoda Octavia

The Octavia has proved a popular purchase in the UK after gaining a reputation for reliability and qualit ...

The Octavia has proved a popular purchase in the UK after gaining a reputation for reliability and qualit yand, as a result, it is now a popular sight in the aftermarket scene. Nothing out of the ordi ...

September 06, 2012
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VW Transporter – Diagnosing causes of rattling

|Date: September 06, 2012

VW Transporter – Diagnosing causes of rattling

Vehicle: VW Transporter LT, T4 Product: Vacuum pump Potential complaints: Rattling noises (like bearing d ...

Vehicle: VW Transporter LT, T4 Product: Vacuum pump Potential complaints: Rattling noises (like bearing damage on the crankshaft) The piston vacuum pump is driven by the camshaft through a connecting ...

September 06, 2012
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Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSC) – damage avoidance during fitment

|Date: September 04, 2012

Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSC) – damage avoidance during fitment

Following replacement of the CSC it is a common occurrence that the clutch can become stiff, choppy or ev ...

Following replacement of the CSC it is a common occurrence that the clutch can become stiff, choppy or even jammed. There may even be a leakage problem. In most cases this clutch malfunction is the re ...

September 04, 2012
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How to fit a new brake pad – EPB equipped vehicles

|Date: August 22, 2012

How to fit a new brake pad – EPB equipped vehicles

EPB helps to make cars safer, more comfortable and easier to use. Yet this simple but advanced system is ...

EPB helps to make cars safer, more comfortable and easier to use. Yet this simple but advanced system is now such a part of modern motoring it seems incredible that it is only a decade since TRW was t ...

August 22, 2012
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Electronic window regulators – installation issues

|Date: August 21, 2012

Electronic window regulators – installation issues

Electronic regulators offer a range of benefits, depending on the specification of the vehicle. Some only ...

Electronic regulators offer a range of benefits, depending on the specification of the vehicle. Some only require a single touch to entirely raise or lower the window, while others can be activated th ...

August 21, 2012
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Premature engine filter failure – tips and hints

|Date: August 19, 2012

Premature engine filter failure – tips and hints

The causes of engine filter failure are usually a sudden loss of liquid or poor performance from the engi ...

The causes of engine filter failure are usually a sudden loss of liquid or poor performance from the engine. Besides the normal leakage at the connection, longitudinal or transverse cracks can occur a ...

August 19, 2012
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Suspension bush upgrades – various Subaru models

|Date: August 17, 2012

Suspension bush upgrades – various Subaru models

Subaru retained the same basic design of front control arm used on the Impreza from 1993 for the Legacy a ...

Subaru retained the same basic design of front control arm used on the Impreza from 1993 for the Legacy and Forester well into the Noughties. The demands of performance 4WD means that fitting replacem ...

August 17, 2012
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Spark plugs – visual fault diagnosis

|Date: August 16, 2012

Spark plugs – visual fault diagnosis

It is apparent from the Denso ‘TT Road Show’ that as an industry we have become reliant on our diagnostic ...

It is apparent from the Denso ‘TT Road Show’ that as an industry we have become reliant on our diagnostic tools to inform us of engine problems and analysis. While this is important, we should not for ...

August 16, 2012
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Wheel bearing replacement – Skoda Fabia

|Date: August 15, 2012

Wheel bearing replacement – Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia was introduced in 1999 and was built until it was face-lifted in 2007. During this time t ...

The Skoda Fabia was introduced in 1999 and was built until it was face-lifted in 2007. During this time the Fabia forged itself a reputation for high reliability and quality. The MK1 has sold over 170 ...

August 15, 2012
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‘Broadband’ Lambda sensor – function and role

|Date: August 13, 2012

‘Broadband’ Lambda sensor – function and role

With the ever greater demand to reduce fuel consumption and to lower exhaust emission levels, it has beco ...

With the ever greater demand to reduce fuel consumption and to lower exhaust emission levels, it has become necessary to operate engines away from the stoichiometric fuelling point under certain condi ...

August 13, 2012
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How to perform an engine remap

How to perform an engine remap

Shocks and springs – key winter checks

Shocks and springs – key winter checks

DMF failure – diagnosis tips

DMF failure – diagnosis tips

Citroen 2.0l HDi – Auxiliary belt issue

Citroen 2.0l HDi – Auxiliary belt issue

Steering & Suspension – why you should replace in pairs

Steering & Suspension – why you should replace in pairs

Clutch replacement – Skoda Octavia

Clutch replacement – Skoda Octavia

VW Transporter – Diagnosing causes of rattling

VW Transporter – Diagnosing causes of rattling

Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSC) – damage avoidance during fitment

Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSC) – damage avoidance during fitment

How to fit a new brake pad – EPB equipped vehicles

How to fit a new brake pad – EPB equipped vehicles

Electronic window regulators – installation issues

Electronic window regulators – installation issues

Premature engine filter failure – tips and hints

Premature engine filter failure – tips and hints

Suspension bush upgrades – various Subaru models

Suspension bush upgrades – various Subaru models

Spark plugs – visual fault diagnosis

Spark plugs – visual fault diagnosis

Wheel bearing replacement – Skoda Fabia

Wheel bearing replacement – Skoda Fabia

‘Broadband’ Lambda sensor – function and role

‘Broadband’ Lambda sensor – function and role