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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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    Steel pistons

    Increasing pressures and high temperatures mean that modern engines have to meet tougher requirements tha ...

    Increasing pressures and high temperatures mean that modern engines have to meet tougher requirements than ever before. These requirements can be met more reliably by Rheinmetall’s smaller and lighter ...

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    Autodata looks at an engine fault on a Toyota Verso

    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. Toyota Verso – engine malfunction in ...

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    Common Faults: Remote transponder issues

    Autoelectro has noticed a recurring problem with the remote transponders on certain vehicle models that m ...

    Autoelectro has noticed a recurring problem with the remote transponders on certain vehicle models that many think is an issue with the starter motor or solenoid. With this not being the case, the rem ...

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    Switchable engine mounts

    A range of switchable engine mounts for selected Audi and Mercedes-Benz models has been introduced by ZF ...

    A range of switchable engine mounts for selected Audi and Mercedes-Benz models has been introduced by ZF Aftermarket. Using an integrated air spring, this design can actuate two different characterist ...

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    Alternator/starter motor

    Autoelectro has introduced its AEG9008 reversible alternator/starter motor, which fits the Peugeot 3008 a ...

    Autoelectro has introduced its AEG9008 reversible alternator/starter motor, which fits the Peugeot 3008 and 508 HYbrid4 models. The AEG9008 is a mild hybrid unit that incorporates a combined starter/a ...

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    Turbo and turbocharged system: Air leaks in the system

    Nissens talks through the symptoms of air leaks in a turbo and turbocharged system and presents an exampl ...

    Nissens talks through the symptoms of air leaks in a turbo and turbocharged system and presents an example problem and solution to solving this issue. Significant decrease of engine power Lack of mome ...

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    Engine overheating on a Peugeot 208 - AUTODOCTA

    Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

    Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. FAULT: A customer is complaining that their 2014 Peugeot 208 ...

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    A Camry quandary: part 1

    In the first of a two-part diagnostic marathon, Steve Smith, Automotive Application Specialist at Pico, d ...

    In the first of a two-part diagnostic marathon, Steve Smith, Automotive Application Specialist at Pico, describes how he went about correcting a camshaft correlation error in a Toyota Camry (import) w ...

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    Vibration control parts

    Corteco has announced additions to its offering of vibration control components and repair kits in OEM qu ...

    Corteco has announced additions to its offering of vibration control components and repair kits in OEM quality. The company’s range now covers more than 27,500 types of vehicles. All products are desi ...

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    Too hot to handle

    Melett outlines the basics when it comes to overheated turbochargers. What is overheating? Overheating is ...

    Melett outlines the basics when it comes to overheated turbochargers. What is overheating? Overheating is a term used to describe components that have been subjected to abnormally high exhaust tempera ...

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    What’s the deal with direct injection?

    Bosch discusses its complete Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) proposition, which includes parts, diagnosti ...

    Bosch discusses its complete Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) proposition, which includes parts, diagnostics and training. GDI is a key technology in the latest generation of gasoline vehicles, and is ...

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    How to check V-belt pulley alignment

    Laser Tools provides a step-by-step guide on how to use its multi V-belt pulley alignment tool. Multi V-b ...

    Laser Tools provides a step-by-step guide on how to use its multi V-belt pulley alignment tool. Multi V-belts are commonly used on the auxiliary drive systems on modern motor vehicles. It is important ...

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    Technology Spotlight: Torsional vibration dampers (TVDs)

    As engines develop, so do the demands placed on the TVD. Dayco explains exactly what’s changing. Modern e ...

    As engines develop, so do the demands placed on the TVD. Dayco explains exactly what’s changing. Modern engines are designed to deliver the optimum combination of power and torque, alongside fuel effi ...

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    Tested on the track

    Shell has been in partnership with Scuderia Ferrari ever since the inaugural FIA Formula One World Champi ...

    Shell has been in partnership with Scuderia Ferrari ever since the inaugural FIA Formula One World Championship race in 1950. But this is only part of the story. Behind the scenes, there is a triallin ...

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