Professional Motor Mechanic

Best Practise for Confirming Water Pump Integrity

|Date: January 16, 2019

Best Practise for Confirming Water Pump Integrity

When physical differences in appearance between the OE and replacement components raise concerns, Gates’ ...

When physical differences in appearance between the OE and replacement components raise concerns, Gates’ technical team can offer some assistance. Here, the company provides an example. ...

January 16, 2019
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Engine Oil Leak on a Fiat 500?

|Date: December 12, 2018

Engine Oil Leak on a Fiat 500?

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. ...

December 12, 2018
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Rattling Noise From the Front of a Ford Mondeo?

|Date: November 30, 2018

Rattling Noise From the Front of a Ford Mondeo?

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. ...

November 30, 2018
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Belt Replacement Guide 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa

|Date: November 08, 2018

Belt Replacement Guide 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa

In this INA timing belt article, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing chain kit on a Vauxhall Cors ...

In this INA timing belt article, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing chain kit on a Vauxhall Corsa with a 1.2L petrol engine. ...

November 08, 2018
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Pulley Failure & Diagnosis

|Date: November 02, 2018

Pulley Failure & Diagnosis

In this guide, Corteco takes us through the causes of premature pulley failure and offers tips on how to ...

In this guide, Corteco takes us through the causes of premature pulley failure and offers tips on how to avoid failures in the future. ...

November 02, 2018
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Turbo Fault Diagnosis: Is an Electronic Fault Responsible?

|Date: September 13, 2018

Turbo Fault Diagnosis: Is an Electronic Fault Responsible?

Removing a turbocharger unnecessarily due to misdiagnosis is a common occurrence. With a focus on Rotary ...

Removing a turbocharger unnecessarily due to misdiagnosis is a common occurrence. With a focus on Rotary Electronic Actuator (REA) and Simple Rotary Electronic Actuator (SREA) faults, Tom Wright, Mele ...

September 13, 2018
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Premature Accessory Belt Drive System Failure

|Date: September 06, 2018

Premature Accessory Belt Drive System Failure

The premature failure of an accessory belt drive system in a 2001 Peugeot 306 1.8D 8V (engine code XUD7) ...

The premature failure of an accessory belt drive system in a 2001 Peugeot 306 1.8D 8V (engine code XUD7) provides another mechanical mystery for the Gates inspector to solve. ...

September 06, 2018
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Why You Need a Dependable Turbo

|Date: August 27, 2018

Why You Need a Dependable Turbo

A turbocharger is subjected to astonishing extremes every day. That’s why it’s vital to fit a replacement ...

A turbocharger is subjected to astonishing extremes every day. That’s why it’s vital to fit a replacement designed and built to cope with them, says BTN Turbo. ...

August 27, 2018
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Lack of Power, Trouble Codes Stored – Citroën C-Elysee

|Date: August 14, 2018

Lack of Power, Trouble Codes Stored – Citroën C-Elysee

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. ...

August 14, 2018
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Door Open Warning Message Displayed – Kia Sportage

|Date: July 26, 2018

Door Open Warning Message Displayed – Kia Sportage

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. ...

July 26, 2018
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Timing Belt Kit CT1134K1/WP1/WP2

|Date: July 20, 2018

Timing Belt Kit CT1134K1/WP1/WP2

When the timing belt is replaced, serious mistakes are often made. To ensure that the belts are replaced ...

When the timing belt is replaced, serious mistakes are often made. To ensure that the belts are replaced without any problems, ContiTech Power Transmission Group is providing fitters with detailed ins ...

July 20, 2018
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Engine MIL Illuminated – Peugeot RCZ

|Date: June 15, 2018

Engine MIL Illuminated – Peugeot RCZ

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. ...

June 15, 2018
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Poor Engine Running – Subaru XV

|Date: May 30, 2018

Poor Engine Running – Subaru XV

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. ...

May 30, 2018
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Oil Feed Pipe Critical Fitments

|Date: May 09, 2018

Oil Feed Pipe Critical Fitments

A consistent flow of clean, quality oil is essential for the survival of any turbo. With recent engine de ...

A consistent flow of clean, quality oil is essential for the survival of any turbo. With recent engine design developments from all the major vehicle manufacturers, this requirement has become even mo ...

May 09, 2018
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Hybrid Drive System Warning Lamp & MIL Illuminated – Toyota Prius

|Date: May 04, 2018

Hybrid Drive System Warning Lamp & MIL Illuminated – Toyota Prius

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. ...

May 04, 2018
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