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Clutch and DMF replacement tips for LCVs

|Date: September 27, 2024

Clutch and DMF replacement tips for LCVs

Schaeffler LuK’s Alistair Mason is giving some valuable information on clutch and dual mass flywheel repl ...

Schaeffler LuK’s Alistair Mason is giving some valuable information on clutch and dual mass flywheel replacements for Vauxhall Vivaros and Movanos, which also covers some Fiats, Mercedes, Nissans and ...

September 27, 2024
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How to take advantage of maintenance data

|Date: September 26, 2024

How to take advantage of maintenance data

In the last instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at th ...

In the last instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at the built-in multi-meter and oscilloscope. This instalment, we investigate the maintenance and eq ...

September 26, 2024
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How can DPF damage cause a turbo to fail?

|Date: September 25, 2024

How can DPF damage cause a turbo to fail?

It is widely understood that a faulty turbo can damage the DPF, however, did you know that the reverse is ...

It is widely understood that a faulty turbo can damage the DPF, however, did you know that the reverse is also true – a defective or blocked filter can cause premature turbo failure. Although not as c ...

September 25, 2024
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A comprehensive guide to oscilloscope diagnostics

|Date: September 11, 2024

A comprehensive guide to oscilloscope diagnostics

Pico Technology’s technical specialist Steve Smith provides readers of PMM a comprehensive guide to oscil ...

Pico Technology’s technical specialist Steve Smith provides readers of PMM a comprehensive guide to oscilloscope diagnostics. There can be no doubt that the automotive service and repair industry has ...

September 11, 2024
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How to replace an Audi A4’s dual mass flywheel

|Date: September 04, 2024

How to replace an Audi A4’s dual mass flywheel

In this Schaeffler LuK clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is looking at something a bit different, i ...

In this Schaeffler LuK clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is looking at something a bit different, it is an Audi A4 2.0 TDI that has covered just over 114,000 miles fitted with a CVT Multitronic ...

September 04, 2024
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What was wrong with the BMW N20’s engine?

|Date: August 28, 2024

What was wrong with the BMW N20’s engine?

PMM ’s troubled troubleshooter Ben Johnson stumbles through numerous fault codes and takes a look at fixi ...

PMM ’s troubled troubleshooter Ben Johnson stumbles through numerous fault codes and takes a look at fixing a BMW N20 that staggered its way into his workshop. It’s a rarity these days, a genuine anom ...

August 28, 2024
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How to replace the clutch on an Audi A3

|Date: August 19, 2024

How to replace the clutch on an Audi A3

In this Schaeffler LuK clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is investigating a heavy clutch pedal that ...

In this Schaeffler LuK clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is investigating a heavy clutch pedal that is also noisy in operation on a 2012 Audi A3 1.6 TDI that has covered over 125,000 miles. Vehi ...

August 19, 2024
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How to master actuator tests

|Date: July 31, 2024

How to master actuator tests

In the last instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at ac ...

In the last instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at accessing vehicle data and delivering a full service in the face of stringent and commonplace sec ...

July 31, 2024
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What was wrong with the 2001 BMW M5?

|Date: July 30, 2024

What was wrong with the 2001 BMW M5?

PMM ’s disgruntled man in Finland gets under the bonnet of a BMW M5 which had been around the houses and ...

PMM ’s disgruntled man in Finland gets under the bonnet of a BMW M5 which had been around the houses and under the arches. Ah, the infuriating encounters we car mechanics endure. A situation so dishea ...

July 30, 2024
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Replacing the timing belt on a Ford Transit

|Date: July 03, 2024

Replacing the timing belt on a Ford Transit

As the original equipment supplier of the timing and auxiliary drive systems used for the 2.0- litre EcoB ...

As the original equipment supplier of the timing and auxiliary drive systems used for the 2.0- litre EcoBlue engine used in the popular Ford Transit from 2016, not only is Dayco able to provide a genu ...

July 03, 2024
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Replacing the wheel bearing on a Jeep Cherokee

|Date: July 02, 2024

Replacing the wheel bearing on a Jeep Cherokee

Febi takes readers through the replacement of a wheel bearing on a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. When launched, ...

Febi takes readers through the replacement of a wheel bearing on a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. When launched, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK model was reported to have good off-road capabilities and an excell ...

July 02, 2024
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Why was the BMW M70 engine facing issues?

|Date: July 01, 2024

Why was the BMW M70 engine facing issues?

Ben Johnson investigates another “classic” BMW with engine running woes. Ah, the delightful symphony of a ...

Ben Johnson investigates another “classic” BMW with engine running woes. Ah, the delightful symphony of an M70 engine’s running faults! It seems the universe has bestowed upon me a generous dose of th ...

July 01, 2024
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What do the ‘actual values’ of a system offer?

|Date: June 03, 2024

What do the ‘actual values’ of a system offer?

In the previous instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked a ...

In the previous instalment of our guide to Bosch’s KTS diagnostics software, ESI[tronic] 2.0, we looked at RMI manuals, in this instalment we look at the benefits available when evaluating the ‘actual ...

June 03, 2024
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How to replace the clutch on a Nissan Juke 1.5 dCl

|Date: May 31, 2024

How to replace the clutch on a Nissan Juke 1.5 dCl

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual m ...

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a 2011 Nissan Juke 1.5 dCI. The vehicle has been booked in due to a very ...

May 31, 2024
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Issues with accurate engine timing

|Date: May 29, 2024

Issues with accurate engine timing

Contitech discusses the need for electronic timing setting when installing the CT1167 timing belt as well ...

Contitech discusses the need for electronic timing setting when installing the CT1167 timing belt as well as all associated kits for Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW. Various 1.0–1.6L TSI and EA211 models wit ...

May 29, 2024
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