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    |Date: May 24, 2014
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    |Date: April 07, 2014
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    PMM readers will know that removing exhaust bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task for motor mechanics. The nuts securing the bolts rust easily and, as they are usually placed in ina ...

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  • MOT test lane installation – a garage case study

    |Date: March 26, 2014
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    MOT test lane installation – a garage case study

    After taking the decision that he wanted to improve the service that he was offering to the people of Bod ...

    After taking the decision that he wanted to improve the service that he was offering to the people of Bodmin and the surrounding areas, Justin Roberton – franchisee of a well-known ‘fast-fit’ chain – ...

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  • EGR cleaning – a comprehensive guide

    |Date: March 19, 2014
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    EGR cleaning – a comprehensive guide

    Author: Gary Wood, The Diesel Doctor (TerraClean operator) The first thing that you need to understand is ...

    Author: Gary Wood, The Diesel Doctor (TerraClean operator) The first thing that you need to understand is that this tool is not just for cleaning the EGR valve, but the whole EGR system instead. The p ...

    March 19, 2014
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  • Garage equipment – what type of insurance do you need?

    |Date: March 10, 2014
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  • EGR valve testing – the key steps

    |Date: December 09, 2013
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    EGR valve testing – the key steps

    These days, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems are commonplace on a wide range of petrol and diesel ...

    These days, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems are commonplace on a wide range of petrol and diesel engines in an attempt to reduce nitrogen oxide exhaust emissions. Due to the harsh operating en ...

    December 09, 2013
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  • How to fit a DABmotion 1001 retrofit car stereo

    |Date: October 21, 2013
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  • A guide to using a cordless hot stapler

    |Date: September 27, 2013
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    September 27, 2013
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  • Schumacher UK – PBI battery booster packs

    |Date: June 27, 2013
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    June 27, 2013
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  • Brake disc skimming – the key steps to success

    |Date: June 06, 2013
    Brake disc skimming - the key steps to success

    Brake disc skimming – the key steps to success

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    The Pro-Cut PFM on-car brake lathe re-faces the disc in-situ and is easy to use for any level of technician. Additionally it is extremely accurate – to 0.05mm – which eliminates any run-out. Speed is ...

    June 06, 2013
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  • Engine/fuel system decarbonising – 8 easy steps

    |Date: May 31, 2013
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    May 31, 2013
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  • Rear mounting bush replacement – various models

    |Date: May 08, 2013
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    Rear mounting bush replacement – various models

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    May 08, 2013
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  • Tool tips – Using a ratcheting exhaust pipe cutter in 6 steps

    |Date: April 02, 2013
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    April 02, 2013
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    |Date: March 12, 2013
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