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    Vauxhall Vectra with fuel pressure regulator issue

    Before I proceed to tell the tale of my one man mission to uncover the truth behind an issue that has bee ...

    Before I proceed to tell the tale of my one man mission to uncover the truth behind an issue that has been bothering me for a while, it’s important to explain the back story. ...

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    BMW 6-Cylinder with lack of power

    Technician: Andrew Clarke - Smart Tech Diagnostics, Western Sydney Vehicle Details: BMW 6-Cylinder 325i E ...

    Technician: Andrew Clarke - Smart Tech Diagnostics, Western Sydney Vehicle Details: BMW 6-Cylinder 325i E36 Year: 1991 Symptom: Lack of power, hesitation and occasional cutting out ...

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    Avoid a cooling catastrophe

    You know the symptom, but do you know the cure? First Line Group explains. COOLING SYSTEM LEAKTypically, ...

    You know the symptom, but do you know the cure? First Line Group explains. COOLING SYSTEM LEAKTypically, leaks can occur in any part of the cooling system, but if there is no visible evidence of the l ...

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    Helping to prevent drive train noises

    In the UK Schaeffler is renowned for its leading LuK clutch, INA tensioner and FAG wheel bearing brands, ...

    In the UK Schaeffler is renowned for its leading LuK clutch, INA tensioner and FAG wheel bearing brands, and the company always goes the extra mile to provide even better products for its customers. T ...

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    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 ...

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    What is a judder damper?

    As a technology and development partner to the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, LuK –  a brand of S ...

    As a technology and development partner to the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, LuK –  a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket – is well equipped to provide innovative solutions to the prob ...

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    How is belt wear identified?

    At the Gates workshop seminar that took place during May’s MECHANEX outing in Manchester, several garage ...

    At the Gates workshop seminar that took place during May’s MECHANEX outing in Manchester, several garage mechanics from the North West of England were concerned about the same technical issue. The que ...

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    Eradicating a misfiring Mercedes ML

    VEHICLE: Mercedes-Benz ML YEAR: 2000 ENGINE: 2.7 612.963 SYSTEM: EDC15 Customer complaint This vehicle ca ...

    VEHICLE: Mercedes-Benz ML YEAR: 2000 ENGINE: 2.7 612.963 SYSTEM: EDC15 Customer complaint This vehicle came into the workshop after paying a visit to another local garage in the area. They had done a ...

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    Rover 45 with MIL illuminated but no running issues

    VEHICLE DETAILS: Rover 45 ENGINE CODE: K16 YEAR: 2004 SYMPTOM: MIL illuminated, no running issues This ca ...

    VEHICLE DETAILS: Rover 45 ENGINE CODE: K16 YEAR: 2004 SYMPTOM: MIL illuminated, no running issues This car came to us with the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) illuminated, but no reports of any runni ...

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    A visual guide to timing system problems

    Belt drive makes noise shortly after installation of CT 908K1 kit (VW/Audi, Seat, Skoda 1.6/2.0 L 8V) Pro ...

    Belt drive makes noise shortly after installation of CT 908K1 kit (VW/Audi, Seat, Skoda 1.6/2.0 L 8V) Problem Shortly after installation of the kit, noise came from the cold engine (belt not aligning) ...

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    Vauxhall Vectra suffering from loss of power

    The customer in question was a new one to my workshop, and he had called to discuss a problem with his Va ...

    The customer in question was a new one to my workshop, and he had called to discuss a problem with his Vauxhall Vectra. The vehicle was a ’57 plate, 2.2 direct petrol injection model which was experie ...

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    Ford Transit Tourneo keeps 'cutting out'

    VEHICLE: Ford Transit Tourneo ENGINE: 2.0TDCi FIFA YEAR: 2005 SYSTEMS: Delphi The Tra ...

    VEHICLE: Ford Transit Tourneo ENGINE: 2.0TDCi FIFA YEAR: 2005 SYSTEMS: Delphi The Tra ...

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    Peugeot 207 with cylinder 4 misfire

    The vehicle in question was a Peugeot 207 (et3j4kfu 1360cc) which had come from a well-respected Peugeot ...

    The vehicle in question was a Peugeot 207 (et3j4kfu 1360cc) which had come from a well-respected Peugeot main dealership. The problem was described in some detail as a cylinder 4 misfire on load. I us ...

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    Vauxhall Astra misfire

    The customer in question brought in his Vauxhall Astra (1.4 Gasoline 2001 Multec system) for service, com ...

    The customer in question brought in his Vauxhall Astra (1.4 Gasoline 2001 Multec system) for service, complaining of intermittent lack of power/misfire. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) would also ...

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    How to diagnose a misfiring Peugeot 206

    VEHICLE: Peugeot 206 1.4 ENGINE CODE: KFW YEAR: 2006 SYMPTOMS: Misfire at cold start that clears quickly ...

    VEHICLE: Peugeot 206 1.4 ENGINE CODE: KFW YEAR: 2006 SYMPTOMS: Misfire at cold start that clears quickly This car arrived in the workshop with some clear symptoms:when cold starting, the vehicle would ...

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