Professional Motor Mechanic

Timing Chain Replacement

|Date: October 11, 2017

Timing Chain Replacement

FAI Auto Parts look at the development of timing chains and best practise replacement advice. ...

FAI Auto Parts look at the development of timing chains and best practise replacement advice. ...

October 11, 2017
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Engine Noise in Passenger Compartment – Audi Q5

|Date: October 02, 2017

Engine Noise in Passenger Compartment – Audi Q5

Audi Q5 (8RB) (2008) – Increased engine noise in the passenger compartment. ...

Audi Q5 (8RB) (2008) – Increased engine noise in the passenger compartment. ...

October 02, 2017
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When is an OE Part Modification Not an OE Modification?

|Date: September 06, 2017

When is an OE Part Modification Not an OE Modification?

When is an OE Part Modification Not an OE Modification? ...

When is an OE Part Modification Not an OE Modification? ...

September 06, 2017
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Engine Oil Leak on Volkswagen Up

|Date: September 04, 2017

Engine Oil Leak on Volkswagen Up

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. VOLKSWAGEN UP – ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM ...

September 04, 2017
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TVD & Multi-Ribbed Belt Installation

|Date: July 27, 2017

TVD & Multi-Ribbed Belt Installation

Reducing the risk of premature drive system failure. ...

Reducing the risk of premature drive system failure. ...

July 27, 2017
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BMW Coolant Pump Installation Tips

|Date: July 14, 2017

BMW Coolant Pump Installation Tips

Contitech offer some installation tips for WPS3025 coolant pump for BMW 135i, 335i, 535i, 640, 740i from ...

Contitech offer some installation tips for WPS3025 coolant pump for BMW 135i, 335i, 535i, 640, 740i from model year 2007. Problem: The electric coolant pump which has been removed may have prefitted d ...

July 14, 2017
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Belt Replacement Guide for Ford ‘Lynx’ Engine and a Skoda Octavia

|Date: July 12, 2017

Belt Replacement Guide for Ford ‘Lynx’ Engine and a Skoda Octavia

A best practice belt replacement guide on two popular engines from Dayco. ...

A best practice belt replacement guide on two popular engines from Dayco. ...

July 12, 2017
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Engine Oil Leak on Volkswagen Up

|Date: July 06, 2017

Engine Oil Leak on Volkswagen Up

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. VOLKSWAGEN UP – ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM ...

July 06, 2017
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Engine Oil Leak and Clutch Slip on Peugeot 2008

|Date: June 30, 2017

Engine Oil Leak and Clutch Slip on Peugeot 2008

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. PEUGEOT 2008 – ENGINE OIL LEAK AND CL ...

June 30, 2017
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Attempting to Identify the Cause of a Catastrophic Engine Failure

|Date: May 25, 2017

Attempting to Identify the Cause of a Catastrophic Engine Failure

In this belt clinic case study, Gates look to identify the cause of a catastrophic engine failure on a 3 ...

In this belt clinic case study, Gates look to identify the cause of a catastrophic engine failure on a 3 year old Renault 1.5 diesel. Attempting to identify the cause of a catastrophic engine failure ...

May 25, 2017
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MINI Fitting Error Causing Belt Slip

|Date: May 10, 2017

MINI Fitting Error Causing Belt Slip

Technical bulletin from Autoelectro on a fitting error causing engine coolant to leak onto the alternator ...

Technical bulletin from Autoelectro on a fitting error causing engine coolant to leak onto the alternator creating belt slip. Please note this bulletin only affects AEC1868. Mini R50/R52/R53 1.6 & ...

May 10, 2017
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How to Fit a Timing Belt on an Opel Omega B

|Date: April 28, 2017

How to Fit a Timing Belt on an Opel Omega B

A full timing belt replacement guide for a 1997 Opel Omega B, 2.5L V6 with engine code X25XE from Contite ...

A full timing belt replacement guide for a 1997 Opel Omega B, 2.5L V6 with engine code X25XE from Contitech When the timing belt is replaced, serious mistakes are often made. To ensure that the belts ...

April 28, 2017
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Spark Plug Replacement on BMW N43 and N53 Engines

|Date: April 04, 2017

Spark Plug Replacement on BMW N43 and N53 Engines

Spark plug replacement guide ...

Spark plug replacement guide ...

April 04, 2017
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Tensioner Installation Tips

|Date: March 10, 2017

Tensioner Installation Tips

Is your set up correct? SKF offer some tensioner installation tips for a Renault 1.6 16V. This bulletin h ...

Is your set up correct? SKF offer some tensioner installation tips for a Renault 1.6 16V. This bulletin highlights the consequences of setting the tensioner incorrectly by rotating it in the wrong dir ...

March 10, 2017
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How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Ford Fiesta V 2004

|Date: January 09, 2017

How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Ford Fiesta V 2004

Full belt fitmenet guide for a Ford Fiesta V 2004 1.4L 16V model with engine code FXJA. ...

Full belt fitmenet guide for a Ford Fiesta V 2004 1.4L 16V model with engine code FXJA. ...

January 09, 2017
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