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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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How to overcome Mercedes variable intake manifold problems

|Date: July 21, 2015

How to overcome Mercedes variable intake manifold problems

A common problem has been flagged up by our technical team, relating to the variable intake manifold on t ...

A common problem has been flagged up by our technical team, relating to the variable intake manifold on the Mercedes-Benz W211. Potential complaints that are associated with this issue include: ...

July 21, 2015
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How to replace a timing belt on a Renault Laguna

|Date: July 03, 2015

How to replace a timing belt on a Renault Laguna

The 1.9L dCi diesel engine used in the Renault Laguna features a timing belt driven water pump. Since the ...

The 1.9L dCi diesel engine used in the Renault Laguna features a timing belt driven water pump. Since the job also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommends that you initiall ...

July 03, 2015
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Why does poor turbo boost occur?

|Date: June 06, 2015

Why does poor turbo boost occur?

Unfortunately, simply installing a direct replacement may not be the end of the story when a workshop is ...

Unfortunately, simply installing a direct replacement may not be the end of the story when a workshop is faced with a problematic turbocharger. If performance problems in a petrol-engine vehicle pers ...

June 06, 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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Vehicle Troubleshooter – What caused the ‘over boost’?

|Date: May 19, 2015

Vehicle Troubleshooter – What caused the ‘over boost’?

The Mitsubishi L200 pick-up is well known for its ruggedness and load lugging capabilities. The example i ...

The Mitsubishi L200 pick-up is well known for its ruggedness and load lugging capabilities. The example in question is a 2003 model, which was regularly put to work pulling a mini digger, in addition ...

May 19, 2015
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How to Replace a Timing Belt on a Fiat 500

|Date: April 25, 2015

How to Replace a Timing Belt on a Fiat 500

This month’s guide from ContiTech shows you how to replace the timing belt on the Fiat 500 1.2L variant ...

This month’s guide from ContiTech shows you how to replace the timing belt on the Fiat 500 1.2L variant ...

April 25, 2015
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How to replace a cambelt on an Audi A4

|Date: April 22, 2015

How to replace a cambelt on an Audi A4

The Audi A4 – with over 300,000 vehicles on UK roads – may sound like a daunting vehicle on which to chan ...

The Audi A4 – with over 300,000 vehicles on UK roads – may sound like a daunting vehicle on which to change a cambelt, but with a little know-how and the appropriate tools, it will prove to be an idea ...

April 22, 2015
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How to replace a timing belt on various Vauxhall models

|Date: April 22, 2015

How to replace a timing belt on various Vauxhall models

The 1.8i 16V C 18 XE engine – with varying engine displacement – is installed in a large number of Opel m ...

The 1.8i 16V C 18 XE engine – with varying engine displacement – is installed in a large number of Opel models. In changing the timing belt, however, serious mistakes are often made when the tension p ...

April 22, 2015
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BMW 6-Cylinder with lack of power

|Date: April 22, 2015

BMW 6-Cylinder with lack of power

Technician: Andrew Clarke - Smart Tech Diagnostics, Western Sydney Vehicle Details: BMW 6-Cylinder 325i E ...

Technician: Andrew Clarke - Smart Tech Diagnostics, Western Sydney Vehicle Details: BMW 6-Cylinder 325i E36 Year: 1991 Symptom: Lack of power, hesitation and occasional cutting out ...

April 22, 2015
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‘Most turbo failures are not as a result of a faulty turbocharger’

|Date: April 10, 2015

‘Most turbo failures are not as a result of a faulty turbocharger’

Low power, excessive noise or smoke is often blamed on the turbo. Yet turbochargers are extremely reliabl ...

Low power, excessive noise or smoke is often blamed on the turbo. Yet turbochargers are extremely reliable – only 1% of so-called turbo failures are due to a fault with the turbo itself. ...

April 10, 2015
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How to replace a timing belt on a Renault Modus

|Date: April 04, 2015

How to replace a timing belt on a Renault Modus

The experts at INA – a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket – show you how to perform an accurate t ...

The experts at INA – a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket – show you how to perform an accurate timing belt replacement on a Renault Modus 1.5dci. ...

April 04, 2015
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How to replace a timing belt kit with water pump

|Date: March 23, 2015

How to replace a timing belt kit with water pump

TIMING BELT KIT(S):VKMC 01259-1 and VKMC 01259-2TOOL KIT: VKN 1000VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:Audi: A3, A3 Quatt ...

TIMING BELT KIT(S):VKMC 01259-1 and VKMC 01259-2TOOL KIT: VKN 1000VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:Audi: A3, A3 Quattro, A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI - 16V ...

March 23, 2015
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Oil filter replacement: how to prevent engine damage

|Date: February 18, 2015

Oil filter replacement: how to prevent engine damage

The importance of replacing engine oil filters with aftermarket products of the same OE quality and speci ...

The importance of replacing engine oil filters with aftermarket products of the same OE quality and specification cannot be understated. Use of replica or counterfeit products can easily cause serious ...

February 18, 2015
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How to safely support a vehicle gearbox

|Date: February 05, 2015

How to safely support a vehicle gearbox

Laser Tools provides us with a step-by-step guide to installing its engine and gearbox support tool, whic ...

Laser Tools provides us with a step-by-step guide to installing its engine and gearbox support tool, which will allow easier access for technicians when vehicles are mounted. ...

February 05, 2015
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