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    Gates provides belt tension advice

    Gates explains how failure to loosen the camshaft sprocket when setting belt tension can lead to disastro ...

    Gates explains how failure to loosen the camshaft sprocket when setting belt tension can lead to disastrous consequences for the engine. For most of the latest models of camshaft sprocket, the sprocke ...

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    First Line advises on torque mounts

    The technical department at First Line has received a number of enquiries regarding the replacement of ve ...

    The technical department at First Line has received a number of enquiries regarding the replacement of vehicle torque mounts, and on more than one occasion there has been some confusion over the name ...

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    Nissens outlines NTC platform

    The Nissens Training Concept, or NTC, is an online platform containing technical knowledge about engine c ...

    The Nissens Training Concept, or NTC, is an online platform containing technical knowledge about engine cooling and air conditioning components. If you are a professional technician in need of some pr ...

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    Dayco replaces Ford Focus timing belt

    The technical team at Dayco details how to replace the timing belt on a Ford Focus II 1.6L TDCi using the ...

    The technical team at Dayco details how to replace the timing belt on a Ford Focus II 1.6L TDCi using the KTBWP9140 Dayco Kit. As replacing the timing belt requires the removal of the auxiliary belt, ...

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    REPXPERT replaces Peugeot timing belt

    This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the timing belt on a 2015 Peugeot 2008 fitted with a 1.2 VVT ...

    This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the timing belt on a 2015 Peugeot 2008 fitted with a 1.2 VVT 3-cylinder petrol engine. The oil pressure warning light was activated at the relatively low m ...

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    EDT Automotive improves vehicle efficiency

    With ‘emissions’ being the buzzword of the times, independent garages should be looking to improve the ef ...

    With ‘emissions’ being the buzzword of the times, independent garages should be looking to improve the efficiency of their customers’ vehicles. EDT Automotive has the treatment to do this, as PMM disc ...

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    SP Diagnostics presents its latest product

    SP Diagnostics, the automotive tool specialist, presents its latest piece of equipment that has been deve ...

    SP Diagnostics, the automotive tool specialist, presents its latest piece of equipment that has been developed specifically for the testing of EGR and solenoid valves. The EGR and solenoid valve teste ...

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    NGK discusses crankshaft and camshaft sensors

    Crankshaft and camshaft sensors – also known as engine speed and position sensors – are a vital part of t ...

    Crankshaft and camshaft sensors – also known as engine speed and position sensors – are a vital part of the engine management system. Ron Merralls, Assistant Technical Manager at NGK Spark Plugs, take ...

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    JLM runs through its lubricants range

    Looking after the engine and turbocharger is the best way to avoid premature failures, according to JLM L ...

    Looking after the engine and turbocharger is the best way to avoid premature failures, according to JLM Lubricants. Here, the company runs through its lubricants range, and explains how these products ...

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    Replace and install torsional vibration dampers

    The technical team at Corteco explains how to successfully replace a torsional vibration damper (TVD) sho ...

    The technical team at Corteco explains how to successfully replace a torsional vibration damper (TVD) should you notice any unwanted noise coming from the engine. Torsional Vibration Dampers (TVDs) pr ...

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    Autodata tackles an engine fault on a Ford Focus

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

    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. Ford Focus - Lack of engine power an ...

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    A fix for noisy drive systems

    Gates describes a solution to a timing belt replacement issue that will reduce the number of comebacks fo ...

    Gates describes a solution to a timing belt replacement issue that will reduce the number of comebacks for garages. Models: Skoda, VW, Audi, Seat Petrol engines: 1.6L, 2.0L Year: Wide ranging The sche ...

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    EGR Valves

    Danish parts manufacturer Nissens has launched its latest product group extension. The EGR valves are par ...

    Danish parts manufacturer Nissens has launched its latest product group extension. The EGR valves are part of the company’s ‘Efficiency & Emissions’ category, which was launched at Automechanika, ...

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    Turbochargers

    Melett has supplemented its product range with the introduction of four turbochargers. The recent additio ...

    Melett has supplemented its product range with the introduction of four turbochargers. The recent additions include a turbocharger for the 2.0 Ford C-Max, Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo, S-Max and Volvo ...

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    Ignition Coils

    A range of multicharge ignition coils, found in GDI engines, is now available from SMPE. The construction ...

    A range of multicharge ignition coils, found in GDI engines, is now available from SMPE. The construction of a multicharge ignition coil is different to a standard in that it has a single primary wind ...

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