Professional Motor Mechanic

EGR cleaning – a comprehensive guide

|Date: March 19, 2014

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

Garage equipment – what type of insurance do you need?

You invest a lot of money in your equipment. It is what enables you to work effectively. It is vital ther ...

You invest a lot of money in your equipment. It is what enables you to work effectively. It is vital therefore that you ensure it is correctly insured. Whether it is owned outright, leased or subject ...

March 10, 2014
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EGR valve testing – the key steps

|Date: December 09, 2013

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

How to fit a DABmotion 1001 retrofit car stereo

Digital Radio UK, the organisation working with stakeholders and government to co-ordinate the migration ...

Digital Radio UK, the organisation working with stakeholders and government to co-ordinate the migration to DAB, has stated that the government is preparing to announce a switchover – from analogue to ...

October 21, 2013
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A guide to using a cordless hot stapler

|Date: September 27, 2013

A guide to using a cordless hot stapler

With the high replacement cost of plastic bodypanels and headlight units, car drivers are increasingly at ...

With the high replacement cost of plastic bodypanels and headlight units, car drivers are increasingly attracted by the option of these components being repaired rather than replacements being sourced ...

September 27, 2013
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Schumacher UK – PBI battery booster packs

|Date: June 27, 2013

Schumacher UK – PBI battery booster packs

Battery charging and maintenance expert Schumacher UK is offering garages and motor professionals a serie ...

Battery charging and maintenance expert Schumacher UK is offering garages and motor professionals a series of new PBI battery booster packs. Ian Garwood, Director at Schumacher UK, based in Somerset, ...

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

The Pro-Cut PFM on-car brake lathe re-faces the disc in-situ and is easy to use for any level of technici ...

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

Engine/fuel system decarbonising – 8 easy steps

What is TerraClean?Carbon is a naturally occurring by-product of the internal combustion engine. Excessiv ...

What is TerraClean?Carbon is a naturally occurring by-product of the internal combustion engine. Excessive carbon build-up can lead to decreased MPG, increased emissions, bad starting, lack of power a ...

May 31, 2013
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Rear mounting bush replacement – various models

|Date: May 08, 2013

Rear mounting bush replacement – various models

Sealey's VSE4781 is a tool that is designed for the removal and installation of the rear mounting bush on ...

Sealey's VSE4781 is a tool that is designed for the removal and installation of the rear mounting bush on the front lower wishbone of the following vehicles: Seat Cordoba MK3 (2003+), Skoda Fabia (200 ...

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

|Date: April 02, 2013

Tool tips – Using a ratcheting exhaust pipe cutter in 6 steps

PRODUCT PROFILE Sometimes angle grinders aren’t suitable for cutting exhausts due to restricted access or ...

PRODUCT PROFILE Sometimes angle grinders aren’t suitable for cutting exhausts due to restricted access or safety issues. Fear not however, as Sealey has the solution for you in the shape of the VS1637 ...

April 02, 2013
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Turbocharger inspection – 3 easy steps

|Date: March 12, 2013

Turbocharger inspection – 3 easy steps

A borescope is essentially a flexible, bendy inspection camera that features an integrated screen to allo ...

A borescope is essentially a flexible, bendy inspection camera that features an integrated screen to allow the inspection of vehicle systems and components that are particularly tricky to access ordin ...

March 12, 2013
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Laser Tools – Self adjusting clutch alignment kit

|Date: January 25, 2013

Laser Tools – Self adjusting clutch alignment kit

With ever increasing engine performance and torque outputs, modern clutches have to be stronger but drive ...

With ever increasing engine performance and torque outputs, modern clutches have to be stronger but drivers do not want increased pedal pressure. The self adjusting clutch (SAC) achieves this, with mu ...

January 25, 2013
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Glow plug reaming – step by step

|Date: December 30, 2012

Glow plug reaming – step by step

Professional technicians will be well aware that carbon build up can make glow plug removal/installation ...

Professional technicians will be well aware that carbon build up can make glow plug removal/installation a difficult task, so to help combat this problem Sealey has introduced the VS312 Glow Plug Ream ...

December 30, 2012
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PMM Top Products 2012 – our innovation celebration

|Date: December 19, 2012

PMM Top Products 2012 – our innovation celebration

Products & Services ALLOYGATOR – Wheel protection system The AlloyGator alloy wheel protection system pro ...

Products & Services ALLOYGATOR – Wheel protection system The AlloyGator alloy wheel protection system provides car owners with an affordable solution that protects against scuffs, scratches and other ...

December 19, 2012
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Common Rail Diesels – how to undertake a fuel return flow test

|Date: August 10, 2012

Common Rail Diesels – how to undertake a fuel return flow test

As the diesel engine becomes more efficient, and therefore more popular, with most manufacturers offering ...

As the diesel engine becomes more efficient, and therefore more popular, with most manufacturers offering them right across their ranges, maintenance and understanding of these systems is obviously be ...

August 10, 2012
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