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How to improve your KTS diagnostic capabilities. Part 9: Global OBD II, emissions based system diagnosis

|Date: October 24, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostic capabilities. Part 9: Global OBD II, emissions based system diagnosis

This regular series of technical articles from Bosch focuses on how to get the best out of its ESI[tronic ...

This regular series of technical articles from Bosch focuses on how to get the best out of its ESI[tronic] 2.0 software, which is used in conjunction with the KTS range of diagnostic tools for vehicle ...

October 24, 2016
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How to Replace a Double Clutch on a Renault Scenic III

|Date: October 21, 2016

How to Replace a Double Clutch on a Renault Scenic III

In this article we’re replacing the double clutch assembly on a Renault Scenic III, fitted with Renault’s ...

In this article we’re replacing the double clutch assembly on a Renault Scenic III, fitted with Renault’s Efficient Double Clutch (EDC) gearbox; this is fitted to Renault’s 1.5 dCI engine. Double clut ...

October 21, 2016
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Reman Parts: How Are They Made?

|Date: October 19, 2016

Reman Parts: How Are They Made?

A look at the key elements required to produce a quality remanufacture. Typically, the remanufacturing pr ...

A look at the key elements required to produce a quality remanufacture. Typically, the remanufacturing process can be split into a number of separate stages: 1. Disassembly; 2. Inspection; 3. Sorting; ...

October 19, 2016
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Remanufacturing Focus – Turbochargers – BTN Turbos

|Date: October 17, 2016

Remanufacturing Focus – Turbochargers – BTN Turbos

The strong demand for remanufactured turbochargers unfortunately means the market is being flooded by cou ...

The strong demand for remanufactured turbochargers unfortunately means the market is being flooded by counterfeit or substandard turbos. These frequently cause considerable problems for workshops and ...

October 17, 2016
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Electric Power Steering Systems Of The Future – How Do They Work?

|Date: October 14, 2016

Electric Power Steering Systems Of The Future – How Do They Work?

We find out why DENSO is steering drivers safely towards autonomous driving with its new Fail-Safe Electr ...

We find out why DENSO is steering drivers safely towards autonomous driving with its new Fail-Safe Electric Power Steering (EPS) system. As the roads prepare for the first generation of fully autonomo ...

October 14, 2016
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How are reman parts made?

|Date: October 13, 2016

How are reman parts made?

Arnott Europe, Brake Engineering and Compressortech take us through the processes and phases involved in ...

Arnott Europe, Brake Engineering and Compressortech take us through the processes and phases involved in the making of reman parts. Air Suspension - Arnott Europe Our process starts by gathering old ...

October 13, 2016
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Why Do Coil Springs Fail?

|Date: October 11, 2016

Why Do Coil Springs Fail?

Understanding the key issues that can affect spring life. This can be good news for a workshop because it ...

Understanding the key issues that can affect spring life. This can be good news for a workshop because it brings more business, especially at MOT test time. But why is it that coil springs, in particu ...

October 11, 2016
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Corroded Nuts Removal Tips

|Date: October 10, 2016

Corroded Nuts Removal Tips

Induction Innovations explain how to safely remove rusted or corroded nuts near a fuel line. Have you eve ...

Induction Innovations explain how to safely remove rusted or corroded nuts near a fuel line. Have you ever been faced with the problem of removing a rusted, corroded nut in an inaccessible space, near ...

October 10, 2016
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Timing Chains – Why Do They Fail?

|Date: October 07, 2016

Timing Chains – Why Do They Fail?

The importance of oil in timing chain kit replacement. In recent years we’ve witnessed a resurgence in th ...

The importance of oil in timing chain kit replacement. In recent years we’ve witnessed a resurgence in the use of timing chains on OE vehicles. To meet the demands of modern applications, the latest g ...

October 07, 2016
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Are Lubricants Making The Grade?

|Date: October 06, 2016

Are Lubricants Making The Grade?

Tetrosyl discusses why new engine hardware is forcing lubricant manufacturers to look more closely at the ...

Tetrosyl discusses why new engine hardware is forcing lubricant manufacturers to look more closely at the products they’re creating. Nowadays vehicle and engine manufacturers are required to comply wi ...

October 06, 2016
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The Future Is Turbocharged

|Date: October 05, 2016

The Future Is Turbocharged

As the use of turbos becomes increasingly popular, Neil Kidby, Service Tool Specialist at Sealey Tools, t ...

As the use of turbos becomes increasingly popular, Neil Kidby, Service Tool Specialist at Sealey Tools, tells us more about the different types available and why they can go wrong. Turbochargers have ...

October 05, 2016
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Belt Fitting Guide For Audi A3

|Date: October 04, 2016

Belt Fitting Guide For Audi A3

Belt fitting guide for 1.8L T model with engine code ARZ; Fitment tips and advice. Significant errors are ...

Belt fitting guide for 1.8L T model with engine code ARZ; Fitment tips and advice. Significant errors are often committed when changing the timing belt on this vehicle, so it’s important that you adhe ...

October 04, 2016
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Carbon Clean UK – How Does CC16 work?

|Date: September 29, 2016

Carbon Clean UK – How Does CC16 work?

A step by step video on how to set up and run Carbon Clean. ...

A step by step video on how to set up and run Carbon Clean. ...

September 29, 2016
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How To Master Top Mount Fitment

|Date: September 23, 2016

How To Master Top Mount Fitment

Front strut-top mount replacement guide for a Mitsubishi Shogun MK3 2000 An honest, reliable off-road ico ...

Front strut-top mount replacement guide for a Mitsubishi Shogun MK3 2000 An honest, reliable off-road icon,the Mitsubishi Shogun/Pajero is still a regular sight both on and off road, and it's not unco ...

September 23, 2016
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How to Fit an EPHS Steering Pump

|Date: September 22, 2016

How to Fit an EPHS Steering Pump

Full step-by-step removal and refitting guide. Before you start the procedure, it’s important to note tha ...

Full step-by-step removal and refitting guide. Before you start the procedure, it’s important to note that the pump is mounted in the front wheel arch. With the vehicle raised on a two-post lift, remo ...

September 22, 2016
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