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|Date: August 11, 2017

For Your Recon-Venience

According to transmission supplier, Shaftec, remanufacturing is the way to go. ...

According to transmission supplier, Shaftec, remanufacturing is the way to go. ...

August 11, 2017
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Dr Friction

|Date: August 10, 2017

Dr Friction

Comline’s resident friction expert, Dr Keith Ellis, answers our questions relating to brake disc manufact ...

Comline’s resident friction expert, Dr Keith Ellis, answers our questions relating to brake disc manufacturing and quality testing. ...

August 10, 2017
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Cracking Noise From Front Wheel When Pulling Away

|Date: August 08, 2017

Cracking Noise From Front Wheel When Pulling Away

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN – CRACKING NOISE FR ...

August 08, 2017
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How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Volkswagen Beetle

|Date: August 07, 2017

How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Volkswagen Beetle

Timing belt replacement guide on a Volkswagen Beetle from Schaeffler. ...

Timing belt replacement guide on a Volkswagen Beetle from Schaeffler. ...

August 07, 2017
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How to prevent premature water pump failure

|Date: August 04, 2017

How to prevent premature water pump failure

First Line offer some tips for ensuring water pump longevity. ...

First Line offer some tips for ensuring water pump longevity. ...

August 04, 2017
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Turbo Troubleshooter

|Date: August 03, 2017

Turbo Troubleshooter

Delphi Automotive reveals some best practice tips for treating turbocharger problems. ...

Delphi Automotive reveals some best practice tips for treating turbocharger problems. ...

August 03, 2017
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Broken Bolts?

|Date: August 03, 2017

Broken Bolts?

Cryo Ex-Tract from NCH Europe. ...

Cryo Ex-Tract from NCH Europe. ...

August 03, 2017
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How can the DPF Cause Turbocharger Failure?

|Date: August 02, 2017

How can the DPF Cause Turbocharger Failure?

Melett look into the effect of a blocked DPF on turbocharger performance. ...

Melett look into the effect of a blocked DPF on turbocharger performance. ...

August 02, 2017
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Video: What is Bore Polishing?

|Date: August 01, 2017

Video: What is Bore Polishing?

Ask Ade? Your lubrication questions answered. What is Bore Polishing? With almost 30 years’ experience in ...

Ask Ade? Your lubrication questions answered. What is Bore Polishing? With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ Automotive Product Manager Adrian Hill is ...

August 01, 2017
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Faulty ABS Operation on Subaru Legacy

|Date: July 31, 2017

Faulty ABS Operation on Subaru Legacy

Case study of a faulty ABS operation on a 2005 Subaru Legacy SE. ...

Case study of a faulty ABS operation on a 2005 Subaru Legacy SE. ...

July 31, 2017
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The Rear Door Window Glass Dropping Abruptly when Opening

|Date: July 28, 2017

The Rear Door Window Glass Dropping Abruptly when Opening

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. 2010 5-DOOR VOLKSWAGEN POLO - THE REA ...

July 28, 2017
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TVD & Multi-Ribbed Belt Installation

|Date: July 27, 2017

TVD & Multi-Ribbed Belt Installation

Reducing the risk of premature drive system failure. ...

Reducing the risk of premature drive system failure. ...

July 27, 2017
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Main Causes of Ignition Coil Failure

|Date: July 26, 2017

Main Causes of Ignition Coil Failure

Mobiletron explores the causes of ignition coil failures. ...

Mobiletron explores the causes of ignition coil failures. ...

July 26, 2017
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How to Fit a Clutch on a Suzuki Alto

|Date: July 25, 2017

How to Fit a Clutch on a Suzuki Alto

This month’s article documents a clutch replacement in a 2010 Suzuki Alto, fitted with a 1.0L, three-cyli ...

This month’s article documents a clutch replacement in a 2010 Suzuki Alto, fitted with a 1.0L, three-cylinder K10B engine, which has covered more than 70,000 miles. The customer reported clutch slip, ...

July 25, 2017
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Troubleshooting Faults: One Common Key to a Successful Repair

|Date: July 24, 2017

Troubleshooting Faults: One Common Key to a Successful Repair

Steve Carter recounts troubleshooting faults on three very different cars with one common key to a succes ...

Steve Carter recounts troubleshooting faults on three very different cars with one common key to a successful repair – the availability of vehicle specific information. Boomerang BMW The first vehicle ...

July 24, 2017
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