Professional Motor Mechanic

Technology Spotlight: Torsional vibration dampers (TVDs)

|Date: September 24, 2019

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 ...

September 24, 2019
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Tested on the track

|Date: September 06, 2019

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 ...

September 06, 2019
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Engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates whilst driving a Peugeot 3008

|Date: August 29, 2019

Engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates whilst driving a Peugeot 3008

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: We have a 2016 Peugeot 3008 2.0 diesel in the worksho ...

August 29, 2019
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Lambda Sensor Failure Diagnosis

|Date: June 04, 2019

Lambda Sensor Failure Diagnosis

Elta Automotive explores the visual symptoms of lambda sensor failure. ...

Elta Automotive explores the visual symptoms of lambda sensor failure. ...

June 04, 2019
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It’s in the DNA

|Date: May 21, 2019

It’s in the DNA

Dayco discusses the latest additions to its belt range and how they demonstrate that it’s in the company’ ...

Dayco discusses the latest additions to its belt range and how they demonstrate that it’s in the company’s nature to provide the aftermarket with useful solutions. ...

May 21, 2019
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A Timing Belt Mystery

|Date: April 15, 2019

A Timing Belt Mystery

Two UK drive system installers were left feeling puzzled last month by the same kind of catastrophic engi ...

Two UK drive system installers were left feeling puzzled last month by the same kind of catastrophic engine failure on a specific type of Ford 1.8 diesel engine. These engines were fitted to a wide ra ...

April 15, 2019
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Double, Triple & Quad Turbos

|Date: March 15, 2019

Double, Triple & Quad Turbos

Phil Wilson from BTN Turbo explains how the increasingly complex technology built into turbochargers is e ...

Phil Wilson from BTN Turbo explains how the increasingly complex technology built into turbochargers is essential in helping vehicle manufacturers cut emissions for diesel engines, without compromisin ...

March 15, 2019
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How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Renault Wind

|Date: March 15, 2019

How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Renault Wind

In this month’s timing belt clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing belt on a 2010 ...

In this month’s timing belt clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing belt on a 2010 Renault Wind, which has covered 53,000 miles and is fitted with a 1.6L petrol engine. ...

March 15, 2019
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Dealing with Oil Leaks

|Date: March 15, 2019

Dealing with Oil Leaks

Melett takes a look at the causes of turbo oil leaks, and offers some practical advice for preventing the ...

Melett takes a look at the causes of turbo oil leaks, and offers some practical advice for preventing them. ...

March 15, 2019
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A Technician’s Guide to Engine Diagnosis & Repair

|Date: March 15, 2019

A Technician’s Guide to Engine Diagnosis & Repair

MAHLE Aftermarket has re-released a troubleshooting guide for technicians, aimed at offering technical su ...

MAHLE Aftermarket has re-released a troubleshooting guide for technicians, aimed at offering technical support on potential issues caused by engine components and filters. ...

March 15, 2019
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‘A More Economical Solution’

|Date: March 15, 2019

‘A More Economical Solution’

The market for remanufactured components, specifically turbochargers, has expanded progressively over the ...

The market for remanufactured components, specifically turbochargers, has expanded progressively over the past two decades. Turbocharging has become the norm for engine designers and vehicle manufactu ...

March 15, 2019
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Poor Gear Shifting on a Range Rover Evoque?

|Date: February 14, 2019

Poor Gear Shifting on a Range Rover Evoque?

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. ...

February 14, 2019
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Best Practise Timing Belt Replacement

|Date: February 14, 2019

Best Practise Timing Belt Replacement

Dayco explains some of the recent trends in engine system technology, and explains how technicians can ge ...

Dayco explains some of the recent trends in engine system technology, and explains how technicians can generate additional revenue by changing the timing belt and water pump at the same time. ...

February 14, 2019
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TVD Installation

|Date: February 04, 2019

TVD Installation

Torsional Vibration Dampers (TVDs) provide vital protection for a vehicle's engine, absorbing excessive v ...

Torsional Vibration Dampers (TVDs) provide vital protection for a vehicle's engine, absorbing excessive vibrations leaked from the engine which could cause damage to surrounding components. Corteco ru ...

February 04, 2019
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Belt Replacement Guide on a VW Golf

|Date: January 18, 2019

Belt Replacement Guide on a VW Golf

Gates explains why installing replacement timing belts on 1L three-cylinder petrol engines in the VW Golf ...

Gates explains why installing replacement timing belts on 1L three-cylinder petrol engines in the VW Golf and other engines presents a different set of challenges. ...

January 18, 2019
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