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How to resolve ‘joint’ pains

|Date: October 01, 2015

How to resolve ‘joint’ pains

Ball joints connect the car's suspension system to control arms and steering knuckles, allowing the suspe ...

Ball joints connect the car's suspension system to control arms and steering knuckles, allowing the suspension system to move while steering. The number and location of the components depend on the ma ...

October 01, 2015
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How to fit a clutch on a Hyundai Tuscan

|Date: September 24, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Hyundai Tuscan

MODEL: Hyundai Tuscan 2.0 2WD Petrol; 2007RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 5 hours (Gearbox remove, clutch replac ...

MODEL: Hyundai Tuscan 2.0 2WD Petrol; 2007RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 5 hours (Gearbox remove, clutch replaced, gearbox re-fitted)“It’s important to ensure that the release bearing is always replaced if ...

September 24, 2015
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How to change a clutch on a Kia Picanto

|Date: September 24, 2015

How to change a clutch on a Kia Picanto

VEHICLE: Kia Picanto 1.0 petrol G4HERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK PART NUMBER: 618301600 ...

VEHICLE: Kia Picanto 1.0 petrol G4HERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK PART NUMBER: 618301600 ...

September 24, 2015
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Why mechanical testing is just as important as electronic

|Date: September 22, 2015

Why mechanical testing is just as important as electronic

In opinion of Feather Diesel, many garages continue to fail when diagnosing faults because they’re not me ...

In opinion of Feather Diesel, many garages continue to fail when diagnosing faults because they’re not mechanically testing the systems they’re investigating. ...

September 22, 2015
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Avoid those clutch warranty woes

|Date: September 19, 2015

Avoid those clutch warranty woes

■ COMPANY: VALEO SERVICE (UK) ■ STAND NUMBER: C22 What are the main reasons for warranty returns? ...

■ COMPANY: VALEO SERVICE (UK) ■ STAND NUMBER: C22 What are the main reasons for warranty returns? ...

September 19, 2015
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Ignition Coils – Everything you need to know

|Date: September 16, 2015

Ignition Coils – Everything you need to know

■ COMPANY: NGK SPARK PLUGS (UK) ■ STAND NUMBER: C28 Look under the bonnet of a modern vehicle and there i ...

■ COMPANY: NGK SPARK PLUGS (UK) ■ STAND NUMBER: C28 Look under the bonnet of a modern vehicle and there is no doubt that the scene appears different to that of one of yester-year. With regards to igni ...

September 16, 2015
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How to overcome recurring alternator problems

|Date: September 13, 2015

How to overcome recurring alternator problems

It has been reported many times that, even after replacing the faulty alternator with a new one on some F ...

It has been reported many times that, even after replacing the faulty alternator with a new one on some Ford Smart Charge systems, the problem is still not resolved. Analysis undertaken by Rolling Com ...

September 13, 2015
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How to replace a timing belt on a VW Polo

|Date: September 10, 2015

How to replace a timing belt on a VW Polo

MODEL: VW POLO 1.4 PETROL (BBZ ENGINE) & VAG GROUP 1.6 ENGINERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURS INA PART NU ...

MODEL: VW POLO 1.4 PETROL (BBZ ENGINE) & VAG GROUP 1.6 ENGINERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURS INA PART NUMBER: 530008910 ...

September 10, 2015
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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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