Professional Motor Mechanic

Scopes – Why, when and how?

|Date: December 27, 2015

Scopes – Why, when and how?

Oscilloscopes are an accepted part of the arsenal of diagnostic tools required for effective fault findin ...

Oscilloscopes are an accepted part of the arsenal of diagnostic tools required for effective fault finding, however I’m still frequently asked ‘Why, Where, When, What and How’ during my training cours ...

December 27, 2015
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How to replace a timing belt on a VW Polo

|Date: September 10, 2015

How to replace a timing belt on a VW Polo

MODEL: VW POLO 1.4 PETROL (BBZ ENGINE) & VAG GROUP 1.6 ENGINERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURS INA PART NU ...

MODEL: VW POLO 1.4 PETROL (BBZ ENGINE) & VAG GROUP 1.6 ENGINERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURS INA PART NUMBER: 530008910 ...

September 10, 2015
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Don’t gamble with water pump replacement

|Date: May 25, 2015

Don’t gamble with water pump replacement

The coolant runs clear, but don't be fooled! It could contain contaminants that are not always easy to sp ...

The coolant runs clear, but don't be fooled! It could contain contaminants that are not always easy to spot or remove. On installation, the water pump depends on the coolant to lubricate the seal whic ...

May 25, 2015
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Why using quality oils makes sense in the long run

|Date: March 03, 2015

Why using quality oils makes sense in the long run

Total is the fourth largest automotive lubricant company in the world and whilst the brand is a well-know ...

Total is the fourth largest automotive lubricant company in the world and whilst the brand is a well-known global one, its products may not be in the UK. PMM caught up with the company to find out how ...

March 03, 2015
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Scope School Part 3 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

|Date: February 10, 2015

Scope School Part 3 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

In the final chapter of Pico’s three-part clinic we cover capture and analysis features that technicians ...

In the final chapter of Pico’s three-part clinic we cover capture and analysis features that technicians will find invaluable during diagnosis procedures. ...

February 10, 2015
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Scope School Extra – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

|Date: February 10, 2015

Scope School Extra – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

In this ‘Scope School Bonus’ column we want to carry on where Scope School 3 left off, opening more avenu ...

In this ‘Scope School Bonus’ column we want to carry on where Scope School 3 left off, opening more avenues within the software, allowing you to get the absolute most from your PicoScope and presentin ...

February 10, 2015
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How to replace a timing drive system on VW Group vehicles

|Date: December 02, 2014

How to replace a timing drive system on VW Group vehicles

Despite the popularity of the unit and relative simplicity of its drive system layout, the 2.0 TDI engine ...

Despite the popularity of the unit and relative simplicity of its drive system layout, the 2.0 TDI engine used in several VW Group models can cause problems if the correct procedure is not followed du ...

December 02, 2014
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Scope School Part 1 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

|Date: September 25, 2014

Scope School Part 1 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

This exclusive trilogy of articles, from Steve Smith of Pico Technology, will offer you a helping hand wi ...

This exclusive trilogy of articles, from Steve Smith of Pico Technology, will offer you a helping hand with getting more from your oscilloscope – whatever your level of experience or expertise. This f ...

September 25, 2014
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Scope School Part 2 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

|Date: September 25, 2014

Scope School Part 2 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

This second instalment in an exclusive trilogy of oscilloscope guidance clinics from Steve Smith of Pico ...

This second instalment in an exclusive trilogy of oscilloscope guidance clinics from Steve Smith of Pico targets those that fall into the category of users who are competent, but don’t yet fully know ...

September 25, 2014
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How to avoiding timing belt issues

|Date: August 21, 2014

How to avoiding timing belt issues

The correct installation of drive system components is of paramount importance, even on a relatively simp ...

The correct installation of drive system components is of paramount importance, even on a relatively simple engine such as Vauxhall’s 1.7-litre diesel unit. However, too many of these units suffer fro ...

August 21, 2014
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10 tips for belt replacement success

|Date: August 05, 2014

10 tips for belt replacement success

The technical team at Contitech offer their advice.... 1. Read the instructions ...

The technical team at Contitech offer their advice.... 1. Read the instructions ...

August 05, 2014
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How to replace a cambelt on a Renault GU9 engine

|Date: July 14, 2014

How to replace a cambelt on a Renault GU9 engine

The Renault GU9 engine is fitted to a wide range of vehicles and used by several vehicle manufacturers to ...

The Renault GU9 engine is fitted to a wide range of vehicles and used by several vehicle manufacturers to power their light commercial vans.Technically speaking, the cam belt replacement procedure on ...

July 14, 2014
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Myths and truths of starter motor faults

|Date: November 11, 2013

Myths and truths of starter motor faults

Myth 1: 'I replaced the starter motor as it has burnt out' After continued attempts at turning the igniti ...

Myth 1: 'I replaced the starter motor as it has burnt out' After continued attempts at turning the ignition key with the engine turning over, but failing to start, the conclusion is frequently reached ...

November 11, 2013
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How to solve manifold ‘warping’ on the Daewoo/Chevrolet Matiz

|Date: September 25, 2013

How to solve manifold ‘warping’ on the Daewoo/Chevrolet Matiz

THE PROBLEM A common problem on the 800cc Daewoo/Chevrolet Matiz is corrosion to the alloy cylinder head ...

THE PROBLEM A common problem on the 800cc Daewoo/Chevrolet Matiz is corrosion to the alloy cylinder head and distortion (warping) of the plastic inlet manifold, resulting in a coolant leak between the ...

September 25, 2013
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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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