Professional Motor Mechanic

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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Warning Lamps Illuminated & Warning Message – Peugeot 3008

|Date: April 25, 2018

Warning Lamps Illuminated & Warning Message – 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. ...

April 25, 2018
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Belt Replacement Guide; Ford Focus C-Max

|Date: April 23, 2018

Belt Replacement Guide; Ford Focus C-Max

Full belt replacement guide for a Ford Focus C-Max, 1.6l TDCI diesel, using Dayco Kit KTBWP4930. ...

Full belt replacement guide for a Ford Focus C-Max, 1.6l TDCI diesel, using Dayco Kit KTBWP4930. ...

April 23, 2018
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Lack of Engine Power & Black Smoke on Ford Mondeo

|Date: March 19, 2018

Lack of Engine Power & Black Smoke on 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. ...

March 19, 2018
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