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Turbochargers – why oil is so important

|Date: July 16, 2013

Turbochargers – why oil is so important

What costs more: a sump full of good quality engine oil or a new turbocharger? The answer is obvious, but ...

What costs more: a sump full of good quality engine oil or a new turbocharger? The answer is obvious, but it’s surprising how many motorists - and some technicians - are tempted to skimp on oil. Blowi ...

July 16, 2013
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Ford Transit Tourneo keeps ‘cutting out’

|Date: July 15, 2013

Ford Transit Tourneo keeps ‘cutting out’

VEHICLE: Ford Transit Tourneo ENGINE: 2.0TDCi FIFA YEAR: 2005 SYSTEMS: Delphi The Tra ...

VEHICLE: Ford Transit Tourneo ENGINE: 2.0TDCi FIFA YEAR: 2005 SYSTEMS: Delphi The Tra ...

July 15, 2013
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How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal

|Date: June 24, 2013

How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal

Blue Print’s Fuel Filter Removal Tool (ADK82327) is an OE developed solution that makes replacement of th ...

Blue Print’s Fuel Filter Removal Tool (ADK82327) is an OE developed solution that makes replacement of the fuel filter element on vehicles fitted with the JTD type engine a much quicker and easier job ...

June 24, 2013
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Vehicle troubleshooting – intake manifold pressure error

|Date: June 20, 2013

Vehicle troubleshooting – intake manifold pressure error

Potential complaints• Fluctuating idle speed• Loss of power• Jerking on acceleration• Malfunction Indicat ...

Potential complaints• Fluctuating idle speed• Loss of power• Jerking on acceleration• Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated• Diagnostic Trouble Code P0105 – P0109 Error messages relating to the intak ...

June 20, 2013
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Turbo charger replacement – best practice

|Date: June 18, 2013

Turbo charger replacement – best practice

STEP 1:Ascertain why the old unit failed. You don’t want the same problem to recur and damage the new uni ...

STEP 1:Ascertain why the old unit failed. You don’t want the same problem to recur and damage the new unit. You can find help in our fault finder, or at the back of the current BTN catalogue. ...

June 18, 2013
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4 wheel alignment – 7 easy steps

|Date: June 12, 2013

4 wheel alignment – 7 easy steps

PRE-PROCEDURE NOTES:You must measure the rear of the car, as well as the front, because both axles intera ...

PRE-PROCEDURE NOTES:You must measure the rear of the car, as well as the front, because both axles interact with each other. If this isn’t carried out the tell-tale sign will be the steering wheel, wh ...

June 12, 2013
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Diesel injector coding – Ford Mondeo 2005

|Date: June 10, 2013

Diesel injector coding – Ford Mondeo 2005

The first question that most technicians ask is why injectors actually need coding. The answer is that du ...

The first question that most technicians ask is why injectors actually need coding. The answer is that due to tolerances when the injectors are manufactured the injected fuel quantity may deviate betw ...

June 10, 2013
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Brake disc skimming – the key steps to success

|Date: June 06, 2013

Brake disc skimming – the key steps to success

The Pro-Cut PFM on-car brake lathe re-faces the disc in-situ and is easy to use for any level of technici ...

The Pro-Cut PFM on-car brake lathe re-faces the disc in-situ and is easy to use for any level of technician. Additionally it is extremely accurate – to 0.05mm – which eliminates any run-out. Speed is ...

June 06, 2013
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Diesel fuel filters – water level sensor installation

|Date: June 04, 2013

Diesel fuel filters – water level sensor installation

Best-selling models from Citroën, Ford, Jaguar, Mazda and Peugeot are covered in the latest technical bul ...

Best-selling models from Citroën, Ford, Jaguar, Mazda and Peugeot are covered in the latest technical bulletin to be published by MAHLE on installation of the water level sensor in its range of high-t ...

June 04, 2013
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Engine/fuel system decarbonising – 8 easy steps

|Date: May 31, 2013

Engine/fuel system decarbonising – 8 easy steps

What is TerraClean?Carbon is a naturally occurring by-product of the internal combustion engine. Excessiv ...

What is TerraClean?Carbon is a naturally occurring by-product of the internal combustion engine. Excessive carbon build-up can lead to decreased MPG, increased emissions, bad starting, lack of power a ...

May 31, 2013
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Timing belts and tensioners – general best practice

|Date: May 29, 2013

Timing belts and tensioners – general best practice

Millions of cars on the road today have an automatic Poly V belt tensioner on the engine, designed to kee ...

Millions of cars on the road today have an automatic Poly V belt tensioner on the engine, designed to keep the belt tight on the pulleys. These tensioners play a vital role in the smooth performance a ...

May 29, 2013
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How do electric power assist systems work? Part 2

|Date: May 27, 2013

How do electric power assist systems work? Part 2

Both the assisted rack and column systems, with the assisting motor placed in different locations, work o ...

Both the assisted rack and column systems, with the assisting motor placed in different locations, work on similar principles (see image below). Electrical Assist Steering ...

May 27, 2013
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Glow plug removal – 11 easy steps

|Date: May 24, 2013

Glow plug removal – 11 easy steps

In the event of a broken glow plug in the cylinder head the comprehensive glow plug removal kit (p/n 5205 ...

In the event of a broken glow plug in the cylinder head the comprehensive glow plug removal kit (p/n 5205) from Laser Tools will let you drill out and grip the remaining glow plug body to pull it out ...

May 24, 2013
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How to change a clutch on a Renault Clio

|Date: May 22, 2013

How to change a clutch on a Renault Clio

The Renault Clio 2.0 Sport in its Mk2 guise was introduced by Renault Sport in 1998 and face-lifted in 20 ...

The Renault Clio 2.0 Sport in its Mk2 guise was introduced by Renault Sport in 1998 and face-lifted in 2004. With over 13,000 vehicles on UK roads the 2.0 Sport may not be as popular as some of the sm ...

May 22, 2013
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Peugeot 207 with cylinder 4 misfire

|Date: May 20, 2013

Peugeot 207 with cylinder 4 misfire

The vehicle in question was a Peugeot 207 (et3j4kfu 1360cc) which had come from a well-respected Peugeot ...

The vehicle in question was a Peugeot 207 (et3j4kfu 1360cc) which had come from a well-respected Peugeot main dealership. The problem was described in some detail as a cylinder 4 misfire on load. I us ...

May 20, 2013
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