Professional Motor Mechanic

How to Fit a Clutch on a VW Golf

|Date: December 12, 2016

How to Fit a Clutch on a VW Golf

A full clutch replacement guide for a 1.6 petrol VW Golf FSI model; BLF engine code. The Volkswagen Golf ...

A full clutch replacement guide for a 1.6 petrol VW Golf FSI model; BLF engine code. The Volkswagen Golf is a very popular vehicle on the UK’s roads, with many engine and model options available to ch ...

December 12, 2016
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How To Reset Clutch Cables

|Date: October 26, 2016

How To Reset Clutch Cables

TRW Aftermarket offer some tips to avoid damaging the auto clutch cable safety device. Automatic clutch c ...

TRW Aftermarket offer some tips to avoid damaging the auto clutch cable safety device. Automatic clutch cables are equipped with a safety device to prevent unlocking of the adjustment mechanism of the ...

October 26, 2016
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How to Replace a Double Clutch on a Renault Scenic III

|Date: October 21, 2016

How to Replace a Double Clutch on a Renault Scenic III

In this article we’re replacing the double clutch assembly on a Renault Scenic III, fitted with Renault’s ...

In this article we’re replacing the double clutch assembly on a Renault Scenic III, fitted with Renault’s Efficient Double Clutch (EDC) gearbox; this is fitted to Renault’s 1.5 dCI engine. Double clut ...

October 21, 2016
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How to Fit a Clutch on a Skoda Octavia

|Date: September 10, 2016

How to Fit a Clutch on a Skoda Octavia

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) provides a full replacement guide for the 2006 1.6 petrol model Sk ...

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) provides a full replacement guide for the 2006 1.6 petrol model Skoda introduced the Octavia in 1996, before releasing the the generation 3 in 2013. The Octavia ...

September 10, 2016
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How To Spot Clutch Bearing Issues

|Date: August 23, 2016

How To Spot Clutch Bearing Issues

Clutch release bearings: Fault diagnosis and replacement advice. Despite its apparent functional simplici ...

Clutch release bearings: Fault diagnosis and replacement advice. Despite its apparent functional simplicity, a vehicle clutch is a complex system comprising many individual components, including the r ...

August 23, 2016
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How to fit a clutch on an Audi A3

|Date: August 17, 2016

How to fit a clutch on an Audi A3

A clutch fitment guide for a 2008 Audi A3 1.9 TDI; Clutch and DMF replacement tips. Audi launched the A3 ...

A clutch fitment guide for a 2008 Audi A3 1.9 TDI; Clutch and DMF replacement tips. Audi launched the A3 in 1996, with the second generation released in 2003 and the new model A3 following in 2012. Sh ...

August 17, 2016
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How to fit a clutch on a Mercedes Kompressor Coupe

|Date: July 24, 2016

How to fit a clutch on a Mercedes Kompressor Coupe

Schaeffer Automotive Aftermarket (UK) provides a full replacement guide for the C180 1.8 Petrol, 2003 mod ...

Schaeffer Automotive Aftermarket (UK) provides a full replacement guide for the C180 1.8 Petrol, 2003 model using LuK parts. ...

July 24, 2016
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How to fit a clutch on a Volkswagen Tiguan

|Date: July 04, 2016

How to fit a clutch on a Volkswagen Tiguan

A clutch fitment guide for the 4Motion 2.0TDI model, engine code CBBB, from Schaffler Automotive Aftermar ...

A clutch fitment guide for the 4Motion 2.0TDI model, engine code CBBB, from Schaffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK). ...

July 04, 2016
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How to replace a clutch on a Suzuki Jimny

|Date: June 14, 2016

How to replace a clutch on a Suzuki Jimny

In this month’s ‘Clutch Clinic’, the experts at LuK offer some handy hints to help out independent garage ...

In this month’s ‘Clutch Clinic’, the experts at LuK offer some handy hints to help out independent garages. ...

June 14, 2016
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Clutch installation – common errors

|Date: June 06, 2016

Clutch installation – common errors

The top fitment mistakes, according to Borg & Beck’s testing facility. ...

The top fitment mistakes, according to Borg & Beck’s testing facility. ...

June 06, 2016
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How to replace a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf

|Date: May 23, 2016

How to replace a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf

A full fitment guide from LuK on a 2011 Mk model with petrol CGGA engine. ...

A full fitment guide from LuK on a 2011 Mk model with petrol CGGA engine. ...

May 23, 2016
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How to replace a clutch on a Kia Picanto

|Date: April 19, 2016

How to replace a clutch on a Kia Picanto

The city car segment is fiercely competitive with many small, efficient cars driving around our towns and ...

The city car segment is fiercely competitive with many small, efficient cars driving around our towns and cities today. The Kia Picanto is one popular car in this segment, offering two engine sizes, a ...

April 19, 2016
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How to replace a clutch on a Renault Laguna

|Date: February 01, 2016

How to replace a clutch on a Renault Laguna

VEHICLE: Renault Laguna Generation 3 2.OL petrol model with engine code F4R LABOUR TIME: 8.4 HOURS LUK RE ...

VEHICLE: Renault Laguna Generation 3 2.OL petrol model with engine code F4R LABOUR TIME: 8.4 HOURS LUK REPSET P/N: 624335909 LUK CSC P/N: 510022510 The Renault Laguna was launched in 1994, predeceasin ...

February 01, 2016
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How to fit a clutch on a Toyota Yaris

|Date: December 30, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Toyota Yaris

VEHICLE: Toyota Yaris 2016 1.3 VVT-I model with engine code 2SZ-FELABOUR TIME: 4.9 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTAL ...

VEHICLE: Toyota Yaris 2016 1.3 VVT-I model with engine code 2SZ-FELABOUR TIME: 4.9 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALLED: 620317300 ...

December 30, 2015
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Borg & Beck looks into the dangers of misalignment

|Date: November 30, 2015

Borg & Beck looks into the dangers of misalignment

PROBLEM:WORN RELEASE BEARING THRUST FACEIf the release bearing is misaligned excessively, the vehicle wil ...

PROBLEM:WORN RELEASE BEARING THRUST FACEIf the release bearing is misaligned excessively, the vehicle will suffer from a noisy and jerky clutch pedal action.REMEDY:Correct the cause of the misalignmen ...

November 30, 2015
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