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How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Renault Wind

|Date: March 15, 2019

How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Renault Wind

In this month’s timing belt clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing belt on a 2010 ...

In this month’s timing belt clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing belt on a 2010 Renault Wind, which has covered 53,000 miles and is fitted with a 1.6L petrol engine. ...

March 15, 2019
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Dealing with Oil Leaks

|Date: March 15, 2019

Dealing with Oil Leaks

Melett takes a look at the causes of turbo oil leaks, and offers some practical advice for preventing the ...

Melett takes a look at the causes of turbo oil leaks, and offers some practical advice for preventing them. ...

March 15, 2019
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Replacing the Intercooler After a Turbocharger Fault

|Date: March 15, 2019

Replacing the Intercooler After a Turbocharger Fault

Nissens explains the relationship between intercooler failure and turbocharger damage. ...

Nissens explains the relationship between intercooler failure and turbocharger damage. ...

March 15, 2019
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A Technician’s Guide to Engine Diagnosis & Repair

|Date: March 15, 2019

A Technician’s Guide to Engine Diagnosis & Repair

MAHLE Aftermarket has re-released a troubleshooting guide for technicians, aimed at offering technical su ...

MAHLE Aftermarket has re-released a troubleshooting guide for technicians, aimed at offering technical support on potential issues caused by engine components and filters. ...

March 15, 2019
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‘A More Economical Solution’

|Date: March 15, 2019

‘A More Economical Solution’

The market for remanufactured components, specifically turbochargers, has expanded progressively over the ...

The market for remanufactured components, specifically turbochargers, has expanded progressively over the past two decades. Turbocharging has become the norm for engine designers and vehicle manufactu ...

March 15, 2019
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Turbo Under-Boost & Air Flow Meter Drift

|Date: March 06, 2019

Turbo Under-Boost & Air Flow Meter Drift

Technician Simon Littlejohn shares an interesting case study of where the parts cannon failed to fix the ...

Technician Simon Littlejohn shares an interesting case study of where the parts cannon failed to fix the problem and further diagnostic work was required. ...

March 06, 2019
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How to Bleed ABS Brakes

|Date: February 21, 2019

How to Bleed ABS Brakes

Steve Jervis, Master Technician at Delphi Technologies, walks us through the process of bleeding the ABS ...

Steve Jervis, Master Technician at Delphi Technologies, walks us through the process of bleeding the ABS system using Delphi's DS diagnostics tool. ...

February 21, 2019
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Installing & Checking a New Timing Belt Tensioner Stud

|Date: February 14, 2019

Installing & Checking a New Timing Belt Tensioner Stud

Schaeffler provides some advice to technicians installing an INA timing belt tensioner. ...

Schaeffler provides some advice to technicians installing an INA timing belt tensioner. ...

February 14, 2019
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Poor Performance of the A/C System on Mazda MX-5?

|Date: February 14, 2019

Poor Performance of the A/C System on Mazda MX-5?

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

February 14, 2019
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How to Replace the Clutch on a Nissan Navara

|Date: February 14, 2019

How to Replace the Clutch on a Nissan Navara

Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason runs through the replacement of the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF ...

Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason runs through the replacement of the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a Nissan Navara. ...

February 14, 2019
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Ammonia: The Next Big Emissions Crisis?

|Date: February 14, 2019

Ammonia: The Next Big Emissions Crisis?

Mark Blinston, Commercial Director of BM Catalysts, examines the potentially harmful effects created by t ...

Mark Blinston, Commercial Director of BM Catalysts, examines the potentially harmful effects created by the use of SCR technology in modern day diesels. ...

February 14, 2019
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A Matter of Importance

|Date: February 14, 2019

A Matter of Importance

European Exhaust and Catalyst (EEC) explains the function of a DPF, and outlines what technicians need to ...

European Exhaust and Catalyst (EEC) explains the function of a DPF, and outlines what technicians need to be aware of to ensure optimum efficiency of the component. ...

February 14, 2019
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Bad Vibrations

|Date: February 14, 2019

Bad Vibrations

Valeo has uncovered a common fitment issue relating to the 835013 Mercedes-Benz conversion kit. ...

Valeo has uncovered a common fitment issue relating to the 835013 Mercedes-Benz conversion kit. ...

February 14, 2019
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Process Makes Perfect

|Date: February 14, 2019

Process Makes Perfect

Technician Ben Martins emphasises the importance of a clear diagnostic process, which is particularly use ...

Technician Ben Martins emphasises the importance of a clear diagnostic process, which is particularly useful when diagnosing those more unusual faults. ...

February 14, 2019
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Quik Fixes

|Date: February 14, 2019

Quik Fixes

For the professional mechanic, especially the mobile mechanic, Quiksteel is useful in a variety of applic ...

For the professional mechanic, especially the mobile mechanic, Quiksteel is useful in a variety of applications. Kalimex talks us through just some of the applications for its multi-use product, Quiks ...

February 14, 2019
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