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Vacuum pumps explained

|Date: June 26, 2012

Vacuum pumps explained

In many cases, vacuum pumps (highlighted in red, image below) are located directly on the cylinder head, ...

In many cases, vacuum pumps (highlighted in red, image below) are located directly on the cylinder head, and are driven by the camshaft. ...

June 26, 2012
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EPB servicing – avoiding rear caliper damage

|Date: June 26, 2012

EPB servicing – avoiding rear caliper damage

Electronic Parking Brake systems (EPB) have been fitted to VAG models since 2006, starting with the Audi ...

Electronic Parking Brake systems (EPB) have been fitted to VAG models since 2006, starting with the Audi A6, A8 and the VW Passat. Most of the later Audi models from 2008 onwards are fitted with EPB a ...

June 26, 2012
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Hybrid technologies – battery types

|Date: June 26, 2012

Hybrid technologies – battery types

Hybrid vehicles are defined as those with the ability to use two forms of power, which in most cases in t ...

Hybrid vehicles are defined as those with the ability to use two forms of power, which in most cases in the automotive sector means an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. Therefore, desp ...

June 26, 2012
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A/C system servicing – circuit leak testing

|Date: June 26, 2012

A/C system servicing – circuit leak testing

Many leaks are caused simply by vibration which causes refrigerant line connections to come loose, but re ...

Many leaks are caused simply by vibration which causes refrigerant line connections to come loose, but refrigerant gas can also escape through the walls of the rubber hoses or at the drive shaft oil s ...

June 26, 2012
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How Electric Parking Brakes (EPB) work – Part 3 (service and diagnosis)

|Date: June 26, 2012

How Electric Parking Brakes (EPB) work – Part 3 (service and diagnosis)

At some point vehicles fitted with electric parking brakes will have to go through an MOT test. Normally, ...

At some point vehicles fitted with electric parking brakes will have to go through an MOT test. Normally, the tester will test a conventional parking brake on a roller brake tester by applying the bra ...

June 26, 2012
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Injector removal and replacement process – PSA DV6 engines

|Date: June 26, 2012

Injector removal and replacement process – PSA DV6 engines

Important user note before commencing work: The tool kit (p/n 60385405) is specifically used for the remo ...

Important user note before commencing work: The tool kit (p/n 60385405) is specifically used for the removal of injectors and pressing in of the injector sleeve and sealing ring. These instructions an ...

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Rear brake removal and replacement – Ford C-Max

|Date: June 26, 2012

Rear brake removal and replacement – Ford C-Max

Hydraulic circuitBleedingWarning: during bleeding, always pour new and clean brake fluid inside reservoir ...

Hydraulic circuitBleedingWarning: during bleeding, always pour new and clean brake fluid inside reservoir.■ Connect the bleed pipe to the bleed screw.■ Ensure the other end of the pipe is positioned i ...

June 26, 2012
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Battery charging and conditioning – best practice

|Date: June 26, 2012

Battery charging and conditioning – best practice

During the winter months the car battery is placed under considerable strain. With the colder weather mak ...

During the winter months the car battery is placed under considerable strain. With the colder weather making it harder for the battery to start in the first place and then the additional drains on it ...

June 26, 2012
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Lower control arm bush installation – Land Rover Discovery Series 3

|Date: June 26, 2012

Lower control arm bush installation – Land Rover Discovery Series 3

In its initial stages, Land Rover’s engineers faced some challenges in designing this luxury vehicle whic ...

In its initial stages, Land Rover’s engineers faced some challenges in designing this luxury vehicle which needed to offer outstanding on-road performance whilst maintaining a reputation for off-road ...

June 26, 2012
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Rotating electrics – key fault finding tips

|Date: June 26, 2012

Rotating electrics – key fault finding tips

In terms of fault finding guidance and advice when dealing with rotating electrics products the first mos ...

In terms of fault finding guidance and advice when dealing with rotating electrics products the first most important point to remember is that the battery is the heart of the charging and starting sys ...

June 26, 2012
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Rotating electrics – misdiagnosis examples

|Date: June 26, 2012

Rotating electrics – misdiagnosis examples

A recent analysis that Remy Automotive undertook of all the warranty returns from across the UK shows tha ...

A recent analysis that Remy Automotive undertook of all the warranty returns from across the UK shows that well over 50% of the ‘failed’ units were either damaged by an external influence, or more com ...

June 26, 2012
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Turbochargers – diagnostic techniques

|Date: June 26, 2012

Turbochargers – diagnostic techniques

The effects of turbocharger faults differ slightly from petrol to diesel. The theme of this article deals ...

The effects of turbocharger faults differ slightly from petrol to diesel. The theme of this article deals predominently with diesel, which is by far the most common application.Please note: the follow ...

June 26, 2012
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Timing belt replacement – VW Transporter

|Date: June 26, 2012

Timing belt replacement – VW Transporter

Introduced in 2003 the Volkswagen Transporter T5 has sold over 63,000 models in the UK. A popular vehicle ...

Introduced in 2003 the Volkswagen Transporter T5 has sold over 63,000 models in the UK. A popular vehicle in the aftermarket, a cam belt replacement on the VW is an ideal repair for the independent ga ...

June 26, 2012
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General drive systems maintenance

|Date: June 26, 2012

General drive systems maintenance

In 1990, Gates introduced the PowerGrip timing belt kit for Synchronous Belt Drive Systems (SBDS) to the ...

In 1990, Gates introduced the PowerGrip timing belt kit for Synchronous Belt Drive Systems (SBDS) to the market. At that time, only 6% of installations were timing belt kits. Since then, drive belt te ...

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The importance of changing the water pump at the same time as the timing belt

|Date: June 26, 2012

The importance of changing the water pump at the same time as the timing belt

Every mechanic wants to be able to diagnose vehicle problems with accuracy, but the dynamic nature of aut ...

Every mechanic wants to be able to diagnose vehicle problems with accuracy, but the dynamic nature of automotive design makes it difficult for even the most dedicated of experts. A recent technical wo ...

June 26, 2012
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