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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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A/C Not Working? It’s All About Networking

|Date: February 14, 2019

A/C Not Working? It’s All About Networking

Anthony Pickering recounts a recent case where his oscilloscope came in handy with diagnosing an A/C pres ...

Anthony Pickering recounts a recent case where his oscilloscope came in handy with diagnosing an A/C pressure sensor fault. ...

February 14, 2019
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Poor Gear Shifting on a Range Rover Evoque?

|Date: February 14, 2019

Poor Gear Shifting on a Range Rover Evoque?

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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Best Practise Timing Belt Replacement

|Date: February 14, 2019

Best Practise Timing Belt Replacement

Dayco explains some of the recent trends in engine system technology, and explains how technicians can ge ...

Dayco explains some of the recent trends in engine system technology, and explains how technicians can generate additional revenue by changing the timing belt and water pump at the same time. ...

February 14, 2019
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Common Faults with VW Polo – Starter Motor Gear Teeth

|Date: February 14, 2019

Common Faults with VW Polo – Starter Motor Gear Teeth

Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – whic ...

Autoelectro reveals a solution to a known fault on one of 2018’s bestsellers – the Volkswagen Polo – which, unless acted on, could cause the premature failure of the starter motor. ...

February 14, 2019
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