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VW Transporter – Diagnosing causes of rattling

|Date: September 06, 2012

VW Transporter – Diagnosing causes of rattling

Vehicle: VW Transporter LT, T4 Product: Vacuum pump Potential complaints: Rattling noises (like bearing d ...

Vehicle: VW Transporter LT, T4 Product: Vacuum pump Potential complaints: Rattling noises (like bearing damage on the crankshaft) The piston vacuum pump is driven by the camshaft through a connecting ...

September 06, 2012
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Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSC) – damage avoidance during fitment

|Date: September 04, 2012

Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSC) – damage avoidance during fitment

Following replacement of the CSC it is a common occurrence that the clutch can become stiff, choppy or ev ...

Following replacement of the CSC it is a common occurrence that the clutch can become stiff, choppy or even jammed. There may even be a leakage problem. In most cases this clutch malfunction is the re ...

September 04, 2012
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How to fit a new brake pad – EPB equipped vehicles

|Date: August 22, 2012

How to fit a new brake pad – EPB equipped vehicles

EPB helps to make cars safer, more comfortable and easier to use. Yet this simple but advanced system is ...

EPB helps to make cars safer, more comfortable and easier to use. Yet this simple but advanced system is now such a part of modern motoring it seems incredible that it is only a decade since TRW was t ...

August 22, 2012
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Electronic window regulators – installation issues

|Date: August 21, 2012

Electronic window regulators – installation issues

Electronic regulators offer a range of benefits, depending on the specification of the vehicle. Some only ...

Electronic regulators offer a range of benefits, depending on the specification of the vehicle. Some only require a single touch to entirely raise or lower the window, while others can be activated th ...

August 21, 2012
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Premature engine filter failure – tips and hints

|Date: August 19, 2012

Premature engine filter failure – tips and hints

The causes of engine filter failure are usually a sudden loss of liquid or poor performance from the engi ...

The causes of engine filter failure are usually a sudden loss of liquid or poor performance from the engine. Besides the normal leakage at the connection, longitudinal or transverse cracks can occur a ...

August 19, 2012
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Suspension bush upgrades – various Subaru models

|Date: August 17, 2012

Suspension bush upgrades – various Subaru models

Subaru retained the same basic design of front control arm used on the Impreza from 1993 for the Legacy a ...

Subaru retained the same basic design of front control arm used on the Impreza from 1993 for the Legacy and Forester well into the Noughties. The demands of performance 4WD means that fitting replacem ...

August 17, 2012
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Spark plugs – visual fault diagnosis

|Date: August 16, 2012

Spark plugs – visual fault diagnosis

It is apparent from the Denso ‘TT Road Show’ that as an industry we have become reliant on our diagnostic ...

It is apparent from the Denso ‘TT Road Show’ that as an industry we have become reliant on our diagnostic tools to inform us of engine problems and analysis. While this is important, we should not for ...

August 16, 2012
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Wheel bearing replacement – Skoda Fabia

|Date: August 15, 2012

Wheel bearing replacement – Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia was introduced in 1999 and was built until it was face-lifted in 2007. During this time t ...

The Skoda Fabia was introduced in 1999 and was built until it was face-lifted in 2007. During this time the Fabia forged itself a reputation for high reliability and quality. The MK1 has sold over 170 ...

August 15, 2012
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‘Broadband’ Lambda sensor – function and role

|Date: August 13, 2012

‘Broadband’ Lambda sensor – function and role

With the ever greater demand to reduce fuel consumption and to lower exhaust emission levels, it has beco ...

With the ever greater demand to reduce fuel consumption and to lower exhaust emission levels, it has become necessary to operate engines away from the stoichiometric fuelling point under certain condi ...

August 13, 2012
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Common Rail Diesels – how to undertake a fuel return flow test

|Date: August 10, 2012

Common Rail Diesels – how to undertake a fuel return flow test

As the diesel engine becomes more efficient, and therefore more popular, with most manufacturers offering ...

As the diesel engine becomes more efficient, and therefore more popular, with most manufacturers offering them right across their ranges, maintenance and understanding of these systems is obviously be ...

August 10, 2012
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Timing and auxiliary belts – fitting precautions

|Date: August 10, 2012

Timing and auxiliary belts – fitting precautions

Technicians are regularly reminded of the importance of ensuring that a new timing belt is fitted correct ...

Technicians are regularly reminded of the importance of ensuring that a new timing belt is fitted correctly. Unfortunately, the same thought is rarely given to the auxiliary belt, even though the fail ...

August 10, 2012
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MAF sensors – fitting and diagnosis issues

|Date: August 08, 2012

MAF sensors – fitting and diagnosis issues

Function and operationThe main function of the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is to measure the volume of air ...

Function and operationThe main function of the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is to measure the volume of air passing through it, and therefore into the combustion chamber of the engine. This measurement ...

August 08, 2012
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Clutch replacement – Citroën C3

|Date: August 07, 2012

Clutch replacement – Citroën C3

A clutch replacement on the Citroën can be a little tricky but with the guidance of the experts at LuK, t ...

A clutch replacement on the Citroën can be a little tricky but with the guidance of the experts at LuK, the whole process will become much easier. Nothing out of the ordinary is needed to complete the ...

August 07, 2012
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Glow Plugs – Visual diagnosis

|Date: July 30, 2012

Glow Plugs – Visual diagnosis

Problem: Carbon fouling Causes: Glow Plug is incorrectly installed and as a result the cooling capacity h ...

Problem: Carbon fouling Causes: Glow Plug is incorrectly installed and as a result the cooling capacity has been altered; the duty cycle of the vehicle is too low Solutions: Ensure that both the tube ...

July 30, 2012
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Using our technical search facility

|Date: July 30, 2012

Using our technical search facility

We know how valuable the latest technical information and repair processes are to the modern day independ ...

We know how valuable the latest technical information and repair processes are to the modern day independent garage. That's why we've created our very own 'Technical' section on this site, giving you ...

July 30, 2012
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VW Transporter – Diagnosing causes of rattling

VW Transporter – Diagnosing causes of rattling

Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSC) – damage avoidance during fitment

Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSC) – damage avoidance during fitment

How to fit a new brake pad – EPB equipped vehicles

How to fit a new brake pad – EPB equipped vehicles

Electronic window regulators – installation issues

Electronic window regulators – installation issues

Premature engine filter failure – tips and hints

Premature engine filter failure – tips and hints

Suspension bush upgrades – various Subaru models

Suspension bush upgrades – various Subaru models

Spark plugs – visual fault diagnosis

Spark plugs – visual fault diagnosis

Wheel bearing replacement – Skoda Fabia

Wheel bearing replacement – Skoda Fabia

‘Broadband’ Lambda sensor – function and role

‘Broadband’ Lambda sensor – function and role

Common Rail Diesels – how to undertake a fuel return flow test

Common Rail Diesels – how to undertake a fuel return flow test

Timing and auxiliary belts – fitting precautions

Timing and auxiliary belts – fitting precautions

MAF sensors – fitting and diagnosis issues

MAF sensors – fitting and diagnosis issues

Clutch replacement – Citroën C3

Clutch replacement – Citroën C3

Glow Plugs – Visual diagnosis

Glow Plugs – Visual diagnosis

Using our technical search facility

Using our technical search facility