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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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Brake pad degradation – visual identification

|Date: May 17, 2013

Brake pad degradation – visual identification

CAUSE: INCORRECT FITTING POSITION (TOP PICTURE = OK; PICTURE BELOW = NOT OK) ...

CAUSE: INCORRECT FITTING POSITION (TOP PICTURE = OK; PICTURE BELOW = NOT OK) EVIDENCE: VISIBLE IMPRINTS/TRACES ON THE BACKING PLATE ...

May 17, 2013
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Brake disc replacement – 8 steps to success

|Date: May 14, 2013

Brake disc replacement – 8 steps to success

The most recent addition to MEYLE’s range of brake parts are platinum disc brakes. These feature a specia ...

The most recent addition to MEYLE’s range of brake parts are platinum disc brakes. These feature a special zinc coating which provides exceptionally long-lasting corrosion protection in comparison wit ...

May 14, 2013
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Vauxhall Astra misfire

|Date: May 14, 2013

Vauxhall Astra misfire

The customer in question brought in his Vauxhall Astra (1.4 Gasoline 2001 Multec system) for service, com ...

The customer in question brought in his Vauxhall Astra (1.4 Gasoline 2001 Multec system) for service, complaining of intermittent lack of power/misfire. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) would also ...

May 14, 2013
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Rear mounting bush replacement – various models

|Date: May 08, 2013

Rear mounting bush replacement – various models

Sealey's VSE4781 is a tool that is designed for the removal and installation of the rear mounting bush on ...

Sealey's VSE4781 is a tool that is designed for the removal and installation of the rear mounting bush on the front lower wishbone of the following vehicles: Seat Cordoba MK3 (2003+), Skoda Fabia (200 ...

May 08, 2013
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DPF maintenance – 6 quick tips

|Date: May 06, 2013

DPF maintenance – 6 quick tips

DPFs are direct fit items and should be fitted following the same general advice as when fitting a cataly ...

DPFs are direct fit items and should be fitted following the same general advice as when fitting a catalytic converter. The main points to follow are: 1. Do not use exhaust paste. 2. Ensure all joints ...

May 06, 2013
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A/C systems – why do they need the right compressor oil?

|Date: May 03, 2013

A/C systems – why do they need the right compressor oil?

The lifeblood of all A/C systems is its compressor oil as using the correct oil is critical not only to l ...

The lifeblood of all A/C systems is its compressor oil as using the correct oil is critical not only to lubricate internal compressor components but, on some vehicles, to prevent electrical damage to ...

May 03, 2013
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EPDM belts and ABDS systems – service and repair tips

|Date: April 29, 2013

EPDM belts and ABDS systems – service and repair tips

When examining a multi-ribbed drive belt, it is important to be aware that changes to the materials used ...

When examining a multi-ribbed drive belt, it is important to be aware that changes to the materials used in its construction mean that some of the visible wear indicators that could be applied to belt ...

April 29, 2013
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Toyota Avensis – EGR complaint

|Date: April 25, 2013

Toyota Avensis – EGR complaint

As is common with a job role like mine, I end up spending a large portion of my time on the road visiting ...

As is common with a job role like mine, I end up spending a large portion of my time on the road visiting customers and workshops. On one of my recent trips I was faced with a 2003 Toyota Avensis 2.0 ...

April 25, 2013
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How to change a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf GT

|Date: April 22, 2013

How to change a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf GT

The Double Clutch Gearbox is a semi-automatic transmission manufactured by VAG. This type of transmission ...

The Double Clutch Gearbox is a semi-automatic transmission manufactured by VAG. This type of transmission has been utilised across the range of VAG models since being introduced in 2004 and it has pro ...

April 22, 2013
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NOx sensors – background and function

|Date: April 20, 2013

NOx sensors – background and function

Due to the need for reducing the delay in response time and the ever-improving accuracy of the control sy ...

Due to the need for reducing the delay in response time and the ever-improving accuracy of the control systems of the modern internal combustion engine, some new and very specific sensor technologies ...

April 20, 2013
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