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How to identify two of the main reasons for bearing failure

|Date: September 07, 2015

How to identify two of the main reasons for bearing failure

1. INDENTATIONS OR BREAKAGE OF THE SHOULDER DUE TO INCORRECT FITTING EVIDENCE ...

1. INDENTATIONS OR BREAKAGE OF THE SHOULDER DUE TO INCORRECT FITTING EVIDENCE ...

September 07, 2015
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Nissan Juke (06.10-) – how to change the front shock absorbers

|Date: September 07, 2015

Nissan Juke (06.10-) – how to change the front shock absorbers

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September 07, 2015
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How to spot abnormal DMF wear

|Date: September 04, 2015

How to spot abnormal DMF wear

Make sure a damaged flywheel doesn’t result in starter motor failure, as Autoelectro explains A DMF (Dual ...

Make sure a damaged flywheel doesn’t result in starter motor failure, as Autoelectro explains A DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel) is designed to absorb torsional vibration which is produced by the engine and o ...

September 04, 2015
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Jeep Compass cylinder misfire issue

|Date: August 29, 2015

Jeep Compass cylinder misfire issue

VEHICLE: 2007 Jeep Compass; VW 2.0L TDI PD Engine (Code: BLY)TECHNICIAN: Daniel O’Connell, Auto & Marine ...

VEHICLE: 2007 Jeep Compass; VW 2.0L TDI PD Engine (Code: BLY)TECHNICIAN: Daniel O’Connell, Auto & Marine Electrical, IrelandDTCS: None ...

August 29, 2015
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Why do brake calipers fail?

|Date: August 26, 2015

Why do brake calipers fail?

In our experience there are two primary causes of brake caliper failure: ...

In our experience there are two primary causes of brake caliper failure: ...

August 26, 2015
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Conquer those CSC issues

|Date: August 20, 2015

Conquer those CSC issues

National Autoparts explains how to correctly fit concentric slave cylinders. Best Practice ...

National Autoparts explains how to correctly fit concentric slave cylinders. Best Practice ...

August 20, 2015
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Why does brake ‘judder’ occur?

|Date: August 17, 2015

Why does brake ‘judder’ occur?

The brake systems used on current vehicle models are much more robust than in past decades. However, driv ...

The brake systems used on current vehicle models are much more robust than in past decades. However, drivers are increasingly bringing their cars to workshops as a result of comfort-related complaints ...

August 17, 2015
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What is creating clutch concerns?

|Date: August 14, 2015

What is creating clutch concerns?

Grease is the wordProblem: Release bearing not lubricatedWithout any grease on the bearing guide tube or ...

Grease is the wordProblem: Release bearing not lubricatedWithout any grease on the bearing guide tube or in the bearing recess, the bearing bore will become scored and the clutch action will be jerky, ...

August 14, 2015
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How to replace brake discs

|Date: August 11, 2015

How to replace brake discs

Car manufacturers are constantly striving for weight-reduced cars, paired with highly efficient engines. ...

Car manufacturers are constantly striving for weight-reduced cars, paired with highly efficient engines. As this technology advances, it is essential that the motor repair industry evolves with it. ...

August 11, 2015
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How to replace a timing belt on a Ford Focus

|Date: August 08, 2015

How to replace a timing belt on a Ford Focus

Errors are frequently committed by technicians when attempting a routine timing belt change, so this deta ...

Errors are frequently committed by technicians when attempting a routine timing belt change, so this detailed guide from the ContiTech Power Transmission Group should ensure that the procedure goes sm ...

August 08, 2015
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How to fit a clutch on a Citroen C5

|Date: August 02, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Citroen C5

RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 6 HOURS LUK PART NUMBER: 623304100 ...

RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 6 HOURS LUK PART NUMBER: 623304100 ...

August 02, 2015
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Why was the Prius Cranky?

|Date: July 30, 2015

Why was the Prius Cranky?

Jim Gilmour, Technical Trainer at Blue Print, explains a situation where the engine starts and then cuts ...

Jim Gilmour, Technical Trainer at Blue Print, explains a situation where the engine starts and then cuts out on a 2008 Gen 2 Toyota Prius. ...

July 30, 2015
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Simple steps for correct trolley jack maintenance

|Date: July 27, 2015

Simple steps for correct trolley jack maintenance

CHECKING/TOPPING UP HYDRAULIC JACK OIL Firstly, open the release valve and lower the pumping handle, ensu ...

CHECKING/TOPPING UP HYDRAULIC JACK OIL Firstly, open the release valve and lower the pumping handle, ensuring the jack lifting arm is fully lowered. ...

July 27, 2015
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The top reasons for turbo failures

|Date: July 24, 2015

The top reasons for turbo failures

Turbochargers are inherently reliable, so when a customer tells you “the turbo’s packed up”, the cause of ...

Turbochargers are inherently reliable, so when a customer tells you “the turbo’s packed up”, the cause of the failure will almost certainly be elsewhere in the engine. ...

July 24, 2015
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How to overcome Mercedes variable intake manifold problems

|Date: July 21, 2015

How to overcome Mercedes variable intake manifold problems

A common problem has been flagged up by our technical team, relating to the variable intake manifold on t ...

A common problem has been flagged up by our technical team, relating to the variable intake manifold on the Mercedes-Benz W211. Potential complaints that are associated with this issue include: ...

July 21, 2015
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