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Common causes of turbocharger failure

|Date: October 13, 2014

Common causes of turbocharger failure

In the event of poor vehicle performance, it is common for the turbocharger to take the blame. This, howe ...

In the event of poor vehicle performance, it is common for the turbocharger to take the blame. This, however, is usually not the case, with the possible culprits likely to be one of the following: ...

October 13, 2014
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How to change a clutch on a Citroen Xsara Picasso

|Date: October 09, 2014

How to change a clutch on a Citroen Xsara Picasso

The Citroen Xsara Picasso is one of the most popular MPV vehicles on the road. With well over 230,000 veh ...

The Citroen Xsara Picasso is one of the most popular MPV vehicles on the road. With well over 230,000 vehicles in the UK. LuK, a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket, takes a closer look at the ...

October 09, 2014
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Six easy steps for performing a brake bleed

|Date: September 30, 2014

Six easy steps for performing a brake bleed

Compact and portable, the Laser Tools pressurised brake bleeder (5629) is a professional kit for the busy ...

Compact and portable, the Laser Tools pressurised brake bleeder (5629) is a professional kit for the busy workshop. Here we show you how easy it is to use. ...

September 30, 2014
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Product test – Diagnostic Associates DA-ST512 Service Tool

|Date: September 30, 2014

Product test – Diagnostic Associates DA-ST512 Service Tool

With JLR models a regular fixture in his workshop, Darren Cotton of AVC UK in Surrey was only too happy t ...

With JLR models a regular fixture in his workshop, Darren Cotton of AVC UK in Surrey was only too happy to put a new, specialist diagnostic servicing tool through its paces. When it comes to identifyi ...

September 30, 2014
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Helping to prevent drive train noises

|Date: September 29, 2014

Helping to prevent drive train noises

In the UK Schaeffler is renowned for its leading LuK clutch, INA tensioner and FAG wheel bearing brands, ...

In the UK Schaeffler is renowned for its leading LuK clutch, INA tensioner and FAG wheel bearing brands, and the company always goes the extra mile to provide even better products for its customers. T ...

September 29, 2014
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Scope School Part 1 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

|Date: September 25, 2014

Scope School Part 1 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

This exclusive trilogy of articles, from Steve Smith of Pico Technology, will offer you a helping hand wi ...

This exclusive trilogy of articles, from Steve Smith of Pico Technology, will offer you a helping hand with getting more from your oscilloscope – whatever your level of experience or expertise. This f ...

September 25, 2014
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Scope School Part 2 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

|Date: September 25, 2014

Scope School Part 2 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

This second instalment in an exclusive trilogy of oscilloscope guidance clinics from Steve Smith of Pico ...

This second instalment in an exclusive trilogy of oscilloscope guidance clinics from Steve Smith of Pico targets those that fall into the category of users who are competent, but don’t yet fully know ...

September 25, 2014
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Why you should never compromise on the quality of brake hoses

|Date: September 18, 2014

Why you should never compromise on the quality of brake hoses

Perhaps less publicised, but of no less importance to a vehicle’s braking system, is the humble brake hos ...

Perhaps less publicised, but of no less importance to a vehicle’s braking system, is the humble brake hose. These perform a simple yet deeply important function: the transfer of brake fluid to the bra ...

September 18, 2014
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Braking best practice

|Date: September 15, 2014

Braking best practice

Workshops can often forget the essentials when it comes to servicing of braking components, so this remin ...

Workshops can often forget the essentials when it comes to servicing of braking components, so this reminder from First Line should provide a timely jog to the memory. ...

September 15, 2014
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Clutch replacement tips for the Toyota Aygo

|Date: September 12, 2014

Clutch replacement tips for the Toyota Aygo

APPLICABLE MODELS: Toyota Aygo/Citroën C1/Peugeot 107REFERENCES: ADT330246ENGINE: 1.0i Petrol (KGB10, 1KR ...

APPLICABLE MODELS: Toyota Aygo/Citroën C1/Peugeot 107REFERENCES: ADT330246ENGINE: 1.0i Petrol (KGB10, 1KR-FE) ...

September 12, 2014
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How to identify one brake pad from another

|Date: September 06, 2014

How to identify one brake pad from another

Lee Quinney, ACDelco’s General Manager, examines the differences in design and function of the various re ...

Lee Quinney, ACDelco’s General Manager, examines the differences in design and function of the various replacement brake pad types. ...

September 06, 2014
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How to perform a BMW ELV counter reset

|Date: August 28, 2014

How to perform a BMW ELV counter reset

What is ELV?It is an acronym for ‘Elektrische Lenkungsverriegelung’, which in English means ‘electric ste ...

What is ELV?It is an acronym for ‘Elektrische Lenkungsverriegelung’, which in English means ‘electric steering lock’, commonly fitted on many BMW models from 2004/5 onwards. ...

August 28, 2014
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The key to your success

|Date: August 27, 2014

The key to your success

Simon Ashby, Technical Manager for Advanced Diagnostics In days gone by, if a customer required additiona ...

Simon Ashby, Technical Manager for Advanced Diagnostics In days gone by, if a customer required additional or replacement keys/remotes they would have no option but to go to the franchised dealer – an ...

August 27, 2014
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Solving underlying turbocharger issues

|Date: August 26, 2014

Solving underlying turbocharger issues

In the event that a turbocharger needs replacing, yet the actual cause of failure is not remedied, it wil ...

In the event that a turbocharger needs replacing, yet the actual cause of failure is not remedied, it will almost certainly be damaged again. Inevitably, the new turbocharger will automatically become ...

August 26, 2014
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How to avoiding timing belt issues

|Date: August 21, 2014

How to avoiding timing belt issues

The correct installation of drive system components is of paramount importance, even on a relatively simp ...

The correct installation of drive system components is of paramount importance, even on a relatively simple engine such as Vauxhall’s 1.7-litre diesel unit. However, too many of these units suffer fro ...

August 21, 2014
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