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Non start following clutch conversion kit fitment – Ford Transit 2.4 diesel

|Date: June 26, 2012

Non start following clutch conversion kit fitment – Ford Transit 2.4 diesel

Further investigation from the Valeo Service technical team has revealed that these failures all had seve ...

Further investigation from the Valeo Service technical team has revealed that these failures all had several common factors which could be easily resolved by taking a number of measures. ...

June 26, 2012
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What is DSG clutch technology?

|Date: June 26, 2012

What is DSG clutch technology?

Since 2008, many new VAG models have been equipped with the new seven-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) wit ...

Since 2008, many new VAG models have been equipped with the new seven-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) with an LuK dry double clutch (2CT) system, or – since 2004 – a six-speed wet clutch version which ...

June 26, 2012
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Clutch input shaft sleeves – functionality and profit opportunities

|Date: June 26, 2012

Clutch input shaft sleeves – functionality and profit opportunities

The first call for any replacement part is the local motor factor, but when it comes to a part such as a ...

The first call for any replacement part is the local motor factor, but when it comes to a part such as a clutch input shaft sleeve (guide/bush) and seal, most garages turn to dealerships. It must be a ...

June 26, 2012
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Braking system repair issues – Toyota Prius (2004-09)

|Date: June 26, 2012

Braking system repair issues – Toyota Prius (2004-09)

Blue Print has been delivering technical courses on Hybrid vehicles for two years; the emphasis of the co ...

Blue Print has been delivering technical courses on Hybrid vehicles for two years; the emphasis of the course being on service and repair, as well as the inevitable safety issues. As always, to diagno ...

June 26, 2012
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How to perform a successful hydraulic change

|Date: June 26, 2012

How to perform a successful hydraulic change

Fluids come in many guises, but the vast majority of vehicles coming into a workshop have a glycol based ...

Fluids come in many guises, but the vast majority of vehicles coming into a workshop have a glycol based system, which should be maintained with DOT 3, DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 fluids. The DOT specification r ...

June 26, 2012
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Front wheel bearing replacement – ‘Next Generation’ Ford Transit

|Date: June 26, 2012

Front wheel bearing replacement – ‘Next Generation’ Ford Transit

The Ford Transit has been around since 1953 but this early Transit was rarely seen in the UK. The Ford Tr ...

The Ford Transit has been around since 1953 but this early Transit was rarely seen in the UK. The Ford Transit we have come to love was introduced in 1965 and was known by many as the Mark 1. With ove ...

June 26, 2012
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Rear drum brake replacement – Peugeot 106

|Date: June 26, 2012

Rear drum brake replacement – Peugeot 106

Q. I have a question regarding rear brake drums on a Peugeot 106. I have just purchased a pair of TRW dru ...

Q. I have a question regarding rear brake drums on a Peugeot 106. I have just purchased a pair of TRW drum brakes (part no: DB4160), and want to re-use the bearing from the original drums as there is ...

June 26, 2012
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Brake pads – Questions & Answers

|Date: June 26, 2012

Brake pads – Questions & Answers

Q. Is there a right and wrong way to fit brake pads that have a pad spring fitted to the top of the pad a ...

Q. Is there a right and wrong way to fit brake pads that have a pad spring fitted to the top of the pad as opposed to those without?A. Most definitely yes! If you have a set of four pads – two with sp ...

June 26, 2012
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How Electric Parking Brakes (EPB) work – Part 2 (the ‘calliper type’ system)

|Date: June 26, 2012

How Electric Parking Brakes (EPB) work – Part 2 (the ‘calliper type’ system)

There are two types of EPB system design that are in use: the first is the ‘cable puller system’, and the ...

There are two types of EPB system design that are in use: the first is the ‘cable puller system’, and the second is the ‘calliper type’ system, which we’ll outline here. ...

June 26, 2012
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What causes brake judder?

|Date: June 26, 2012

What causes brake judder?

Judder is one the most annoying faults that can occur with braking systems, and if a customer comes in co ...

Judder is one the most annoying faults that can occur with braking systems, and if a customer comes in complaining about it, you can be sure they definitely want a cure. They’ll probably describe puls ...

June 26, 2012
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Identifying causes of brake noise

|Date: June 26, 2012

Identifying causes of brake noise

The sound of brake squeal is like nails on a chalk board for vehicle owners and the garages tasked with e ...

The sound of brake squeal is like nails on a chalk board for vehicle owners and the garages tasked with eliminating the problem. When a customer returns to a garage complaining of brake noise after wo ...

June 26, 2012
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Electric power steering problem – Ford Focus II

|Date: June 25, 2012

Electric power steering problem – Ford Focus II

Q. I recently changed the electric power steering pump on a Ford Focus II. The one I fitted was a TRW JER ...

Q. I recently changed the electric power steering pump on a Ford Focus II. The one I fitted was a TRW JER113, which I was assured was the same as the original. Since fitting it, although the power ste ...

June 25, 2012
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Modern headlamp technology explained

|Date: June 25, 2012

Modern headlamp technology explained

HIDHID or xenon systems are now being integrated into the medium family saloon car and are not just the p ...

HIDHID or xenon systems are now being integrated into the medium family saloon car and are not just the preserve of the sports car. HID systems produce 200% more light on the road than a standard halo ...

June 25, 2012
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Wheel alignment – best practice

|Date: June 25, 2012

Wheel alignment – best practice

Wheel alignment is an essential element of making repairs to steering and suspension systems and can also ...

Wheel alignment is an essential element of making repairs to steering and suspension systems and can also prove to be a highly profitable source of income for workshops. The key stages listed here are ...

June 25, 2012
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A/C compressor faults – how to visually identify them

|Date: June 25, 2012

A/C compressor faults – how to visually identify them

Identifying a bad repairA bad repair can be identified in a number of ways, and can manifest itself as nu ...

Identifying a bad repairA bad repair can be identified in a number of ways, and can manifest itself as numerous different faults. Below are some of the most common faults relating to bad repairs: 1) F ...

June 25, 2012
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