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  • What caused secondary air pump failure?

    |Date: November 03, 2015
    What caused secondary air pump failure?

    What caused secondary air pump failure?

    There are a number of potential complaints that can arise when you have a secondary air system problem. T ...

    There are a number of potential complaints that can arise when you have a secondary air system problem. These include non-starting of the secondary air pump after a cold start; the engine compartment ...

    November 03, 2015
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  • Is the GDi as good as it sounds?

    |Date: October 31, 2015
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    Is the GDi as good as it sounds?

    The success of GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) engines means that they’re seen as potential replacements ...

    The success of GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) engines means that they’re seen as potential replacements for diesel engines in the small car market. But is it too good to be true? Well, it seems that ...

    October 31, 2015
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  • Induction International – Exhaust advice

    |Date: October 27, 2015
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    If you come across an exhaust that’s rusted together, you need help. Watch this demonstration video on ho ...

    If you come across an exhaust that’s rusted together, you need help. Watch this demonstration video on how to separate a corroded exhaust quickly and easily by using the Mini-Ductor® II + induction he ...

    October 27, 2015
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  • How to use a 4 gas analyser to spot potential problems

    |Date: June 12, 2015
    How to use a 4 gas analyser to spot potential problems

    How to use a 4 gas analyser to spot potential problems

    Although the humble 4 gas analyser is seen as an essential tool to carry out an MOT, I’m still surprised ...

    Although the humble 4 gas analyser is seen as an essential tool to carry out an MOT, I’m still surprised at how little information is retrieved by the technician after completing an emissions test, to ...

    June 12, 2015
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  • Rusted exhaust removal guide

    |Date: June 08, 2015
    Rusted exhaust removal guide

    Rusted exhaust removal guide

    If you're looking to remove a rusted and corroded exhaust and replace it with a new one, it can be a time ...

    If you're looking to remove a rusted and corroded exhaust and replace it with a new one, it can be a time consuming and frustrating task. The nuts securing the bolts rust easily and the corroded exhau ...

    June 08, 2015
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  • MAF sensors – troubleshooting and fault diagnosis advice

    |Date: February 24, 2015
    MAF sensors - troubleshooting and fault diagnosis advice

    MAF sensors – troubleshooting and fault diagnosis advice

    What is a MAF sensor? A Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, also known as an “air meter,” measures the air coming ...

    What is a MAF sensor? A Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, also known as an “air meter,” measures the air coming into the intake system and transmits this information to the ECM. The ECM utilises the MAF sens ...

    February 24, 2015
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  • Exhaust system failures – bad vibrations?

    |Date: July 31, 2014
    Exhaust system failures - bad vibrations?

    Exhaust system failures – bad vibrations?

    Example 1: Vibration due to old or damaged exhaust rubber supports. A broken exhaust as a result of vibra ...

    Example 1: Vibration due to old or damaged exhaust rubber supports. A broken exhaust as a result of vibrations from worn out exhaust rubber supports. ...

    July 31, 2014
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  • How to overcome DPF servicing and repair issues

    |Date: July 29, 2014
    How to overcome DPF servicing and repair issues

    How to overcome DPF servicing and repair issues

    With DPF checks now included in the MOT inspection, complete component removals could result in a failed ...

    With DPF checks now included in the MOT inspection, complete component removals could result in a failed test and a subsequent invalid motor insurance claim.  European emission legislation is becoming ...

    July 29, 2014
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  • How do Selective Catalytic Reduction systems work?

    |Date: July 14, 2014
    How do Selective Catalytic Reduction systems work?

    How do Selective Catalytic Reduction systems work?

    Driven by the desire to reduce the amount of harmful emissions being pumped into the atmosphere without c ...

    Driven by the desire to reduce the amount of harmful emissions being pumped into the atmosphere without compromising vehicle performance, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is the automotive industry ...

    July 14, 2014
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  • How to use the JLM DPF Cleaning Kit – 7 easy steps

    |Date: April 14, 2014
    How to use the JLM DPF Cleaning Kit – 7 easy steps

    How to use the JLM DPF Cleaning Kit – 7 easy steps

    Up until now, when presented with a blocked DPF (and diagnostic regenerative intervention has proved unsu ...

    Up until now, when presented with a blocked DPF (and diagnostic regenerative intervention has proved unsuccessful) a workshop could offer one of two (legal) recommendations: 1. Replace the DPF with a ...

    April 14, 2014
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