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    Belt Replacement Guide on a VW Golf

    Gates explains why installing replacement timing belts on 1L three-cylinder petrol engines in the VW Golf ...

    Gates explains why installing replacement timing belts on 1L three-cylinder petrol engines in the VW Golf and other engines presents a different set of challenges. ...

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    Starter Motors & Alternators - Nissan & Ford

    Autoelectro has diagnosed and resolved an issue on two Nissan models, as well as a common problem linking ...

    Autoelectro has diagnosed and resolved an issue on two Nissan models, as well as a common problem linking overcharging alternators and the ‘smart charge’ system. ...

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    Rubber-to-Metal Components

    ZF Aftermarket, supplier of Lemförder rubber-to-metal (RTM) components, explains their function and the ...

    ZF Aftermarket, supplier of Lemförder rubber-to-metal (RTM) components, explains their function and the importance of communicating the right information to your customers. ...

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    Switching Sequences

    The ACEA 2012 sequences for lubricant claims have been phased out and ACEA 2016 is now mandatory. PMM spo ...

    The ACEA 2012 sequences for lubricant claims have been phased out and ACEA 2016 is now mandatory. PMM spoke to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), to find o ...

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    HEC Clutches

    Valeo has released a number of clutch kits that were originally self-adjusting (SAT) but have been redesi ...

    Valeo has released a number of clutch kits that were originally self-adjusting (SAT) but have been redesigned as high efficiency (HEC) clutches. This bulletin has been produced to explain the operatio ...

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    Grinding Noise on Ford S-Max

    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. ...

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    ‘An Ongoing and Worrying Trend’

    Schaeffler reinforces its message of fitting a like-for-like DMF replacement to help prevent voiding the ...

    Schaeffler reinforces its message of fitting a like-for-like DMF replacement to help prevent voiding the vehicle warranty and to avoid follow-on problems. ...

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    Taking the Strain

    First Line provides an overview of an often overlooked component with big responsibilities. ...

    First Line provides an overview of an often overlooked component with big responsibilities. ...

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    Eliminating the Risk

    Brake fade is an avoidable, dangerous hazard. PMM speaks to Delphi Technologies to find out what it is, w ...

    Brake fade is an avoidable, dangerous hazard. PMM speaks to Delphi Technologies to find out what it is, what causes it, and how to reduce the risk of it happening. ...

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    It’s All Grease to Me

    It is used in all kinds of applications, from bearings and gearboxes to gear wheels and chain systems. It ...

    It is used in all kinds of applications, from bearings and gearboxes to gear wheels and chain systems. It reduces friction, protects against corrosion and seals against water. Then, of course, there’s ...

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    How to Replace the Clutch on a Peugeot Bipper

    This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a Peugeot Bipper 1.2 D. ...

    This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a Peugeot Bipper 1.2 D. ...

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    Clonking Noise from Kia Sorento

    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. ...

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    The Right Direction

    Technologies that reduce Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) levels are becoming increasingly crucial in ...

    Technologies that reduce Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) levels are becoming increasingly crucial in the automotive market. Ferodo explains. ...

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    The DPF Doctor's Surgery

    In the first of his regular columns for PMM this year, Darren Darling, founder of the DPF Doctor Network, ...

    In the first of his regular columns for PMM this year, Darren Darling, founder of the DPF Doctor Network, runs through how he tackled a recent DPF issue on a BMW 525D. ...

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    Checking the Brake Pad Wear Sensor

    The brake pad wear sensor is a simple component that plays a critical role in vehicle safety, and thus it ...

    The brake pad wear sensor is a simple component that plays a critical role in vehicle safety, and thus it should not be ignored, says ELTA Automotive. ...

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