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Belt tensioner failures – 1.7 turbo diesel system on various GM models

|Date: August 27, 2013

Belt tensioner failures – 1.7 turbo diesel system on various GM models

Problems in the market persist with the failure of the belt tensioner on the 1.7 litre turbo diesel engin ...

Problems in the market persist with the failure of the belt tensioner on the 1.7 litre turbo diesel engine used in many Vauxhall/Opel and Isuzu vehicles following the prescribed belt and tensioner cha ...

August 27, 2013
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Multi-link suspension diagnosis and repair – VW Passat B5

|Date: August 23, 2013

Multi-link suspension diagnosis and repair – VW Passat B5

The first step in diagnosing faults should be a visual inspection of specific elements. At this stage, yo ...

The first step in diagnosing faults should be a visual inspection of specific elements. At this stage, you should estimate the condition of the rubber caps that protect the ball joints and metal-rubbe ...

August 23, 2013
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Electric Park Brakes – The differences between cable puller and electric motor on caliper systems

|Date: August 21, 2013

Electric Park Brakes – The differences between cable puller and electric motor on caliper systems

With the continuing move by VMs to fit more electronics on today’s vehicles, it has been no surprise that ...

With the continuing move by VMs to fit more electronics on today’s vehicles, it has been no surprise that we’re seeing more electrics increasingly being added to braking systems. The heightened emphas ...

August 21, 2013
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The design and function of Toyota Multi-Mode transmission

|Date: August 18, 2013

The design and function of Toyota Multi-Mode transmission

Toyota’s Multi-Mode transmission (MMT) has been around for over seven years and is commonly fitted to the ...

Toyota’s Multi-Mode transmission (MMT) has been around for over seven years and is commonly fitted to the Aygo, Yaris and Corolla models. You will find it being referred to as an ‘automatic’, which it ...

August 18, 2013
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Cabin air filters – key servicing requirements

|Date: August 15, 2013

Cabin air filters – key servicing requirements

Failure to change an old cabin filter is a significant cause of disappointment and unnecessary suffering ...

Failure to change an old cabin filter is a significant cause of disappointment and unnecessary suffering for drivers and many passengers. Despite the unquestionable comfort and health permutations tha ...

August 15, 2013
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Exhaust system failures – common causes

|Date: August 12, 2013

Exhaust system failures – common causes

The exhaust system can become damaged due to various problems, which can be grouped into three different ...

The exhaust system can become damaged due to various problems, which can be grouped into three different categories: rust, vibrations and incorrect use. All three categories will eventually generate f ...

August 12, 2013
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Wheel bearings – how to correctly mount an HBU (hub bearing unit)

|Date: August 09, 2013

Wheel bearings – how to correctly mount an HBU (hub bearing unit)

Many vehicles nowadays incorporate a‘HBU1’ design wheel bearing; however, when this needs replacing some ...

Many vehicles nowadays incorporate a‘HBU1’ design wheel bearing; however, when this needs replacing some technicians still make a crucial error during the mounting process. When installing the new bea ...

August 09, 2013
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Major clutch and flywheel damage – was a detective starter motor to blame?

|Date: August 06, 2013

Major clutch and flywheel damage – was a detective starter motor to blame?

We recently had a starter motor returned to us under warranty that led to a fair bit of head scratching i ...

We recently had a starter motor returned to us under warranty that led to a fair bit of head scratching in our technical department. The front bearing was dislodged, while the pinion teeth showed sign ...

August 06, 2013
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Troubleshooting – Renault Master 2.5D timing belt fitment errors

|Date: August 02, 2013

Troubleshooting – Renault Master 2.5D timing belt fitment errors

When installing a timing belt kit on models such as the Renault Master (this is also relevant to the 2.2D ...

When installing a timing belt kit on models such as the Renault Master (this is also relevant to the 2.2DCi variant), installation errors commonly occur as a result of: 1) Inappropriate tools 2) Out-o ...

August 02, 2013
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How to change a clutch on a VW Caddy

|Date: July 30, 2013

How to change a clutch on a VW Caddy

The Volkswagen Caddy has been with us for many years and, thanks to its excellent levels of refinement an ...

The Volkswagen Caddy has been with us for many years and, thanks to its excellent levels of refinement and efficiency, it’s now a common choice for fleet managers and van drivers. As the average milea ...

July 30, 2013
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Radiator replacement – 10 top tips

|Date: July 29, 2013

Radiator replacement – 10 top tips

1. Check you’ve selected the correct part number through cross-referencing. 2. Inspect the new part caref ...

1. Check you’ve selected the correct part number through cross-referencing. 2. Inspect the new part carefully, including the size and fitment of ancillary parts such as caps, switches and sensors befo ...

July 29, 2013
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Catalyic converter failure – was the cat to blame?

|Date: July 29, 2013

Catalyic converter failure – was the cat to blame?

Although, we’re delivering this message in a slightly unusual way, the purpose of this article is to ulti ...

Although, we’re delivering this message in a slightly unusual way, the purpose of this article is to ultimately get you to think differently about the way modern catalytic converters and DPFs work. Wi ...

July 29, 2013
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Multi-link suspension systems – purpose and function

|Date: July 25, 2013

Multi-link suspension systems – purpose and function

The primary task of the vehicle’s suspension system is to keep the wheels on the road and isolate the cha ...

The primary task of the vehicle’s suspension system is to keep the wheels on the road and isolate the chassis of the vehicle from vibrations coming from irregularities and bumps on the road. When the ...

July 25, 2013
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How to replace the timing belt on a Renault Clio II

|Date: July 19, 2013

How to replace the timing belt on a Renault Clio II

Renault installs a large number of the Clio II 1.6 16V engine, with differing engine displacement in thei ...

Renault installs a large number of the Clio II 1.6 16V engine, with differing engine displacement in their vehicles. When the timingbelts are changed, there are some mistakes that we see time and agai ...

July 19, 2013
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How to replace a clutch on a Ford S-Max

|Date: July 17, 2013

How to replace a clutch on a Ford S-Max

The S-Max is a common sight in the UK after gaining a reputation for reliability and quality. As a result ...

The S-Max is a common sight in the UK after gaining a reputation for reliability and quality. As a result, it is now a regular fixture in the aftermarket scene. A clutch replacement is really easy to ...

July 17, 2013
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