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    How to replace a timing chain

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    A step-by-step guide from Blue Print ...

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    |Date: March 23, 2016
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    Given the unique design of Gen2 wheel bearings, installation can be a delicate process. The components must be installed with the right level of force, which is applied at a very precise point, in ord ...

    March 23, 2016
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  • How to replace the rear shocks on Mitsubishi Lancer

    |Date: March 15, 2016
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    How to replace the rear shocks on Mitsubishi Lancer

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    This step-by-step replacement guide is applicable to the Mitsubishi Lancer (03.07-) model. ...

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  • How to install a timing kit on a Land Rover Freelander

    |Date: February 26, 2016
    How to install a timing kit on a Land Rover Freelander

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  • How to solve injector coding faults on Renault engines

    |Date: February 07, 2016
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    How to solve injector coding faults on Renault engines

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    This article deals with a typical fault that occurs with Bosch EDC16 control modules in Renault models with 1.9dCi and 2.0dCi engines, which have coded injectors.  When establishing connection with th ...

    February 07, 2016
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  • How to replace a clutch on a Renault Laguna

    |Date: February 01, 2016
    How to replace a clutch on a Renault Laguna

    How to replace a clutch on a Renault Laguna

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    VEHICLE: Renault Laguna Generation 3 2.OL petrol model with engine code F4R LABOUR TIME: 8.4 HOURS LUK REPSET P/N: 624335909 LUK CSC P/N: 510022510 The Renault Laguna was launched in 1994, predeceasin ...

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  • How to remove in-line applications using induction heat

    |Date: January 24, 2016
    How to remove in-line applications using induction heat

    How to remove in-line applications using induction heat

    A quick, safe and efficient step-by-step guide from Induction Innovations. In-line connectors, such as th ...

    A quick, safe and efficient step-by-step guide from Induction Innovations. In-line connectors, such as those found in use on brake lines, fuel and transmission lines are often difficult to repair. As ...

    January 24, 2016
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  • How to replace a timing belt on an Audi A3

    |Date: January 08, 2016
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  • How to remove locking wheel nuts

    |Date: January 05, 2016
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    How to remove locking wheel nuts

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    Removing locking wheel nuts, without the appropriate key, can be a time-wasting and costly problem that can create damage to your customer’s alloy. This can’t be solved by drilling, chiselling or usin ...

    January 05, 2016
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  • How to fit a clutch on a Toyota Yaris

    |Date: December 30, 2015
    How to fit a clutch on a Toyota Yaris

    How to fit a clutch on a Toyota Yaris

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    VEHICLE: Toyota Yaris 2016 1.3 VVT-I model with engine code 2SZ-FELABOUR TIME: 4.9 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALLED: 620317300 ...

    December 30, 2015
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  • Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

    |Date: December 16, 2015
    Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a 'regeneration'

    Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

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    Last year, on my visits to various customers, I made enquiries about the general demand for Diesel Particulate Filters. I was staggered at the lack of DPF knowledge, especially the procedure regarding ...

    December 16, 2015
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  • How to replace a timing belt on a Ford C-Max

    |Date: November 12, 2015
    How to replace a timing belt on a Ford C-Max

    How to replace a timing belt on a Ford C-Max

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    The 1.6 litre TDCi diesel engine used in the Ford C-MAX, as well as several Citroën, Mini, Peugeot and Volvo models, features a timing belt driven water pump. As replacing the belt also requires the a ...

    November 12, 2015
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  • How to fit a clutch on a Suzuki Grand Vitara

    |Date: November 09, 2015
    How to fit a clutch on a Suzuki Grand Vitara

    How to fit a clutch on a Suzuki Grand Vitara

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    VEHICLE: Suzuku Grand Vitara 1.6 petrol model with G16B engine codeLABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALLED: 622303160 ...

    November 09, 2015
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  • How to use a heat induction tool to remove tricky components

    |Date: October 27, 2015
    How to use a heat induction tool to remove tricky components

    How to use a heat induction tool to remove tricky components

    Removing rusted, corroded, or locked steering bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task, e ...

    Removing rusted, corroded, or locked steering bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task, especially if you’re using a ratchet wrench. It usually requires the application of penetrating ...

    October 27, 2015
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  • How to fit a clutch on a Ford Ranger

    |Date: October 07, 2015
    How to fit a clutch on a Ford Ranger

    How to fit a clutch on a Ford Ranger

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    VEHICLE: Ford RangerLABOUR TIME: 4 HOURSLUK P/N: DMF (415041010), DMF BOLTS (411019410), CLUTCH KIT (625305100) ...

    October 07, 2015
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