Professional Motor Mechanic

Turbo refitting – best practice

|Date: April 14, 2016

Turbo refitting – best practice

Common turbo failure modes create much discussion amongst the turbo industry, however, an area often over ...

Common turbo failure modes create much discussion amongst the turbo industry, however, an area often overlooked as a potential for failure is the re-installation of a turbo following repair. There are ...

April 14, 2016
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MEYLE Engine mounts in comparison

|Date: March 27, 2016

MEYLE Engine mounts in comparison

See how MEYLE's unique engine mount design compares to the OE version. ...

See how MEYLE's unique engine mount design compares to the OE version. ...

March 27, 2016
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How to remove and install Gen2 wheel bearings

|Date: March 23, 2016

How to remove and install Gen2 wheel bearings

Given the unique design of Gen2 wheel bearings, installation can be a delicate process. The components mu ...

Given the unique design of Gen2 wheel bearings, installation can be a delicate process. The components must be installed with the right level of force, which is applied at a very precise point, in ord ...

March 23, 2016
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BTN Turbo – Installation Procedure

|Date: February 02, 2016

BTN Turbo – Installation Procedure

BTN explains how to avoid common mistakes when replacing a turbo on various PSA models with DV6 engines. ...

BTN explains how to avoid common mistakes when replacing a turbo on various PSA models with DV6 engines. February’s issue of PMM includes a turbo ‘Tech Tip’ from BTN Turbo which explains how to avoid ...

February 02, 2016
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Turbo charger fitment check-list

|Date: January 27, 2016

Turbo charger fitment check-list

This guide from BTN Turbo explains the steps that need to be undertaken before fitting a turbocharger. Fe ...

This guide from BTN Turbo explains the steps that need to be undertaken before fitting a turbocharger. February’s issue of PMM includes a turbo ‘Tech Tip’ from BTN Turbo which explains how to avoid co ...

January 27, 2016
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What caused tank troubles?

|Date: January 13, 2016

What caused tank troubles?

MS Motorservice International looks at fuel tank ventilation issues on Volvo S40/V40 1.6L/1.8L/2.0L & 1.9 ...

MS Motorservice International looks at fuel tank ventilation issues on Volvo S40/V40 1.6L/1.8L/2.0L & 1.9L/2.0L turbo models. ...

January 13, 2016
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Why incorrectly applied silicon RTC can cause engine problems

|Date: January 13, 2016

Why incorrectly applied silicon RTC can cause engine problems

Dominic Moxon, Product Manager at FAI, asks ‘are you using too much silicon?’ “When used correctly RTV is ...

Dominic Moxon, Product Manager at FAI, asks ‘are you using too much silicon?’ “When used correctly RTV is a very useful product, but in the wrong hands the consequences can be major engine failure. Al ...

January 13, 2016
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How to replace a timing belt on an Audi A3

|Date: January 08, 2016

How to replace a timing belt on an Audi A3

ENGINE CODE: ARZ RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 2.2 HOURSFitters need the following special tools for this proc ...

ENGINE CODE: ARZ RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 2.2 HOURSFitters need the following special tools for this procedure:1. OE locking tool (T40011) ...

January 08, 2016
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Would a warranty claim fail?

|Date: January 02, 2016

Would a warranty claim fail?

MAKE/MODEL: FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 1.4 2006+PART AFFECTED: STARTER MOTOR AEY1726 ...

MAKE/MODEL: FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 1.4 2006+PART AFFECTED: STARTER MOTOR AEY1726 ...

January 02, 2016
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How to spot foreign object damage

|Date: November 15, 2015

How to spot foreign object damage

Common turbo failure modes create much discussion between our customers and technical department. To help ...

Common turbo failure modes create much discussion between our customers and technical department. To help identify common failures in warranty situations and to provide advice on how to prevent future ...

November 15, 2015
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How to replace a timing belt on a Ford C-Max

|Date: November 12, 2015

How to replace a timing belt on a Ford C-Max

The 1.6 litre TDCi diesel engine used in the Ford C-MAX, as well as several Citroën, Mini, Peugeot and Vo ...

The 1.6 litre TDCi diesel engine used in the Ford C-MAX, as well as several Citroën, Mini, Peugeot and Volvo models, features a timing belt driven water pump. As replacing the belt also requires the a ...

November 12, 2015
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What to do if you encounter thermostat failure

|Date: October 10, 2015

What to do if you encounter thermostat failure

A scenario that will sound familiar to most garage technicians is when a customer reports that, when in t ...

A scenario that will sound familiar to most garage technicians is when a customer reports that, when in traffic, the temperature gauge rises into the red danger zone. A failed thermostat is confirmed ...

October 10, 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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How to replace a timing belt on a Ford Focus

|Date: August 08, 2015

How to replace a timing belt on a Ford Focus

Errors are frequently committed by technicians when attempting a routine timing belt change, so this deta ...

Errors are frequently committed by technicians when attempting a routine timing belt change, so this detailed guide from the ContiTech Power Transmission Group should ensure that the procedure goes sm ...

August 08, 2015
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The top reasons for turbo failures

|Date: July 24, 2015

The top reasons for turbo failures

Turbochargers are inherently reliable, so when a customer tells you “the turbo’s packed up”, the cause of ...

Turbochargers are inherently reliable, so when a customer tells you “the turbo’s packed up”, the cause of the failure will almost certainly be elsewhere in the engine. ...

July 24, 2015
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