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How to fit a new timing chain kit

|Date: February 03, 2014

How to fit a new timing chain kit

Timing chains are becoming more popular with engine designers, as they allow for greater power and econom ...

Timing chains are becoming more popular with engine designers, as they allow for greater power and economy whilst minimising space. It is therefore a certainty that more cars entering the aftermarket ...

February 03, 2014
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External factors that cause premature water pump failure

|Date: February 03, 2014

External factors that cause premature water pump failure

The quality of a water pump generally depends upon the use of high-grade components, as these ensure a co ...

The quality of a water pump generally depends upon the use of high-grade components, as these ensure a component repair in workshops and satisfied customers overall. Even the best selection of materia ...

February 03, 2014
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Clutch removal/replacement: BMW M5 and M6

|Date: January 27, 2014

Clutch removal/replacement: BMW M5 and M6

These guidelines are applicable to the following BMW vehicles equipped with the S85 engine: M5 Saloon (E6 ...

These guidelines are applicable to the following BMW vehicles equipped with the S85 engine: M5 Saloon (E60 2003-2009), M5 Touring (E61 2005-2010), M6 Coupe (E63 2004-2010) and M6 Convertible (E64 2005 ...

January 27, 2014
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Troubleshooting double clutch failure

|Date: January 26, 2014

Troubleshooting double clutch failure

GENERAL REPAIR GUIDELINES? Before proceeding to any repair work on the double clutch, ask your customer s ...

GENERAL REPAIR GUIDELINES? Before proceeding to any repair work on the double clutch, ask your customer some basic questions to pinpoint possible causes of damage. If the car is roadworthy, carry out ...

January 26, 2014
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How to change a clutch on a Toyota Corolla

|Date: January 22, 2014

How to change a clutch on a Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla was first launched in 1966 and has undergone several design alterations over its 11 ge ...

The Toyota Corolla was first launched in 1966 and has undergone several design alterations over its 11 generations. In July 2013, it reached a milestone by selling 40 million vehicles worldwide, so it ...

January 22, 2014
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Micro-hybrid batteries: Meet the challenges

|Date: January 20, 2014

Micro-hybrid batteries: Meet the challenges

Designed to spearhead Yuasa’s ambitious growth plans in the UK and Europe, the 2013 European Car and Ligh ...

Designed to spearhead Yuasa’s ambitious growth plans in the UK and Europe, the 2013 European Car and Light Van range features five battery types – YBX1000, YBX3000, YBX5000, YBX7000 Start Stop (EFB en ...

January 20, 2014
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A guide to understanding and offering a safe hybrid service

|Date: January 17, 2014

A guide to understanding and offering a safe hybrid service

Regulatory demands for better fuel economy and reduced emissions will continue to drive the increase in h ...

Regulatory demands for better fuel economy and reduced emissions will continue to drive the increase in hybrid vehicles on the road in the future. In fact, by 2020, it is projected that volumes will n ...

January 17, 2014
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How to test Air Mass Meters while they’re still on the vehicle

|Date: January 13, 2014

How to test Air Mass Meters while they’re still on the vehicle

Believe it or not, potentially faulty Air Mass Meters can be checked whilst the component is still fitted ...

Believe it or not, potentially faulty Air Mass Meters can be checked whilst the component is still fitted to the vehicle. Although it may not be possible to conduct the same extensive testing that AMM ...

January 13, 2014
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The crucial role of NOx sensors

|Date: January 09, 2014

The crucial role of NOx sensors

Due to the need for a reduction in response time delays and the ever increased accuracy of the control sy ...

Due to the need for a reduction in response time delays and the ever increased accuracy of the control systems of the modern internal combustion engine, some new and very specific sensor technologies ...

January 09, 2014
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A scope: A key to diagnostic dilemmas

|Date: January 07, 2014

A scope: A key to diagnostic dilemmas

It’s not such a long time ago that oscilloscopes were once the reserve of scientists, with their use main ...

It’s not such a long time ago that oscilloscopes were once the reserve of scientists, with their use mainly focused on measuring complex signals in laboratories. As we all know, though, the cost of so ...

January 07, 2014
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How to change a clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

|Date: January 06, 2014

How to change a clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

A clutch replacement can be a little tricky on a Freelander, so with some guidance from LuK, this handy t ...

A clutch replacement can be a little tricky on a Freelander, so with some guidance from LuK, this handy technical guide should prove its worth for any UK independent aftermarket garage looking to unde ...

January 06, 2014
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Key Features of Monroe Continuous Controlled Electronic Suspension (CCES)

|Date: January 05, 2014

Key Features of Monroe Continuous Controlled Electronic Suspension (CCES)

The semi-active suspension system is able to continuously modify the damping level of the shock absorbers ...

The semi-active suspension system is able to continuously modify the damping level of the shock absorbers, according to the road conditions and vehicle dynamics: speed, turning, cornering and driver’s ...

January 05, 2014
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HID bulbs – fitting tips and profit potential

|Date: January 02, 2014

HID bulbs – fitting tips and profit potential

High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamp bulbs – also known as Gas Discharge or Xenon bulbs – have steadil ...

High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamp bulbs – also known as Gas Discharge or Xenon bulbs – have steadily increased in usage across the automotive market. Yet for mechanics and technicians they’re so ...

January 02, 2014
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Boost profits from alignment servicing in seven steps

|Date: January 02, 2014

Boost profits from alignment servicing in seven steps

For workshops looking for additional revenue opportunities, wheel alignment is a proven service. Not only ...

For workshops looking for additional revenue opportunities, wheel alignment is a proven service. Not only is it one of the highest margin services workshops can offer, but, if used correctly in a high ...

January 02, 2014
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How is belt wear identified?

|Date: December 27, 2013

How is belt wear identified?

At the Gates workshop seminar that took place during May’s MECHANEX outing in Manchester, several garage ...

At the Gates workshop seminar that took place during May’s MECHANEX outing in Manchester, several garage mechanics from the North West of England were concerned about the same technical issue. The que ...

December 27, 2013
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