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Back pressure complaint – 4 gas analysis

|Date: June 26, 2012

Back pressure complaint – 4 gas analysis

For the purposes of this article, I thought it would be appropriate to take you through the content of a ...

For the purposes of this article, I thought it would be appropriate to take you through the content of a recent email I received from a gentleman in Italy. Thankfully his English was good so I haven’t ...

June 26, 2012
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The function of tumble flaps and swirl flaps

|Date: June 26, 2012

The function of tumble flaps and swirl flaps

Pierburg manifolds, as used in modern diesel vehicles, often have swirl or tumble flaps in their inlet po ...

Pierburg manifolds, as used in modern diesel vehicles, often have swirl or tumble flaps in their inlet ports. Swirl flapsSwirl flaps produce a swirl alongside the cylinder axle. They are used in diese ...

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Diesel Particulate Filters explained

|Date: June 26, 2012

Diesel Particulate Filters explained

Diesel particulate filters have been fitted to diesel cars for around 12 years now and have received a mi ...

Diesel particulate filters have been fitted to diesel cars for around 12 years now and have received a mixed reaction from the industry. The modern diesel is a much more sophisticated affair than its ...

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Ignition coils and MAF sensors – fault finding and installation

|Date: June 26, 2012

Ignition coils and MAF sensors – fault finding and installation

IGNITION COILSInstallation1. Carefully place the replacement ignition coil into the plug hole of the cyli ...

IGNITION COILSInstallation1. Carefully place the replacement ignition coil into the plug hole of the cylinder head, orienting it the same way as the original sensor.2. Connect the ignition coil to the ...

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Fault diagnosis and testing – MAF and Lambda sensors

|Date: June 26, 2012

Fault diagnosis and testing – MAF and Lambda sensors

MAF sensorsMAF sensors can produce driveability symptoms without generating an engine management warning ...

MAF sensorsMAF sensors can produce driveability symptoms without generating an engine management warning light.Typical symptoms■ A no start condition■ Extended crank time when engine is cold■ Stalls a ...

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Inductive sensor failure diagnosis and troubleshooting

|Date: June 26, 2012

Inductive sensor failure diagnosis and troubleshooting

The inductive sensor (inductive type pulse generator) works on ‘Faraday’s Law’ and the basic contents of ...

The inductive sensor (inductive type pulse generator) works on ‘Faraday’s Law’ and the basic contents of the sensor are a coil (winding), a magnetic field and ‘movement’. By using this principle, it i ...

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Track rod and knuckle joint removal – Skoda Fabia 2003

|Date: June 26, 2012

Track rod and knuckle joint removal – Skoda Fabia 2003

A bent track rod or a worn inner knuckle joint requires that the rod/joint is removed as a unit and repla ...

A bent track rod or a worn inner knuckle joint requires that the rod/joint is removed as a unit and replaced with new. There is usually limited access under there, but using tools designed for the job ...

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HBU 2.1 wheel bearing – functionality and replacement

|Date: June 26, 2012

HBU 2.1 wheel bearing – functionality and replacement

Component: HBU 2.1 wheel bearingApplications: Volvo C30, C70 II, S40 II, V50 (front wheel) ...

Component: HBU 2.1 wheel bearingApplications: Volvo C30, C70 II, S40 II, V50 (front wheel) ...

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Bush failings and the importance of replacing front control arms

|Date: June 26, 2012

Bush failings and the importance of replacing front control arms

In this article we are returning to a familiar theme – how polyurethane suspension bushes can be used to ...

In this article we are returning to a familiar theme – how polyurethane suspension bushes can be used to address some of the shortcomings of original equipment rubber bushes in modern suspension desig ...

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Ball joints – removal and fitment

|Date: June 26, 2012

Ball joints – removal and fitment

“The rapid development of automotive technologies means that as an industry we are thirsty for knowledge, ...

“The rapid development of automotive technologies means that as an industry we are thirsty for knowledge, education and training on the subject. However, we must not forget about basic components; and ...

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Front wheel bearing replacement – Mazda 3

|Date: June 26, 2012

Front wheel bearing replacement – Mazda 3

The Mazda 3 was introduced in 2003 to replace the aging 323. Over the years it has forged itself a reputa ...

The Mazda 3 was introduced in 2003 to replace the aging 323. Over the years it has forged itself a reputation for high reliability and quality and has now sold over 77,000 models in the UK. Now, as th ...

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Front wheel bearing replacement – Toyota Corolla

|Date: June 26, 2012

Front wheel bearing replacement – Toyota Corolla

First introduced back in 1966 the Toyota Corolla has been with us for a massive 60 years, and incredibly, ...

First introduced back in 1966 the Toyota Corolla has been with us for a massive 60 years, and incredibly, according to Toyota, one Corolla is sold on average every 40 seconds worldwide! The Corolla ha ...

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Worn mounting kits – characteristics and visual signs

|Date: June 26, 2012

Worn mounting kits – characteristics and visual signs

Have you ever replaced a shock absorber and put the old suspension mounting kit back on? If you were brav ...

Have you ever replaced a shock absorber and put the old suspension mounting kit back on? If you were brave enough to admit it, you will be pleased to know you are not the only person! ...

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The role of rubber-to-metal components

|Date: June 26, 2012

The role of rubber-to-metal components

They’re not visibly prominent and many drivers won’t even be aware of their existence, but rubber-to-meta ...

They’re not visibly prominent and many drivers won’t even be aware of their existence, but rubber-to-metal (RTM) components play a vital role in vehicle dynamics and safety. On occasions, workshops ma ...

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Suspension replacement – Questions & Answers

|Date: June 26, 2012

Suspension replacement – Questions & Answers

Q. Why should I install a suspension kit when I replace vehicle struts?A. The bearing in the suspension k ...

Q. Why should I install a suspension kit when I replace vehicle struts?A. The bearing in the suspension kit has a direct effect on the amount of driver effort required to steer the vehicle, especially ...

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Back pressure complaint – 4 gas analysis

Back pressure complaint – 4 gas analysis

The function of tumble flaps and swirl flaps

The function of tumble flaps and swirl flaps

Diesel Particulate Filters explained

Diesel Particulate Filters explained

Ignition coils and MAF sensors – fault finding and installation

Ignition coils and MAF sensors – fault finding and installation

Fault diagnosis and testing – MAF and Lambda sensors

Fault diagnosis and testing – MAF and Lambda sensors

Inductive sensor failure diagnosis and troubleshooting

Inductive sensor failure diagnosis and troubleshooting

Track rod and knuckle joint removal – Skoda Fabia 2003

Track rod and knuckle joint removal – Skoda Fabia 2003

HBU 2.1 wheel bearing – functionality and replacement

HBU 2.1 wheel bearing – functionality and replacement

Bush failings and the importance of replacing front control arms

Bush failings and the importance of replacing front control arms

Ball joints – removal and fitment

Ball joints – removal and fitment

Front wheel bearing replacement – Mazda 3

Front wheel bearing replacement – Mazda 3

Front wheel bearing replacement – Toyota Corolla

Front wheel bearing replacement – Toyota Corolla

Worn mounting kits – characteristics and visual signs

Worn mounting kits – characteristics and visual signs

The role of rubber-to-metal components

The role of rubber-to-metal components

Suspension replacement – Questions & Answers

Suspension replacement – Questions & Answers