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  • How to change a clutch on a Vauxhall Vivaro

    |Date: April 09, 2014
    How to change a clutch on a Vauxhall Vivaro

    How to change a clutch on a Vauxhall Vivaro

    Launched in 2001, the Vauxhall Vivaro is an excellent example of mutual ventures between vehicle manufact ...

    Launched in 2001, the Vauxhall Vivaro is an excellent example of mutual ventures between vehicle manufacturers; the Renault Traffic and Nissan Primastar are quite similar applications. With over 140,0 ...

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  • Vauxhall Vectra suffering from loss of power

    |Date: September 06, 2013
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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 ...

    September 06, 2013
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  • Vauxhall Astra misfire

    |Date: May 14, 2013
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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 ...

    May 14, 2013
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  • How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Zafira

    |Date: March 04, 2013
    How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Zafira

    How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Zafira

    The Vauxhall Zafira may sound like a daunting vehicle on which to change a cambelt, but with a little kno ...

    The Vauxhall Zafira may sound like a daunting vehicle on which to change a cambelt, but with a little know-how and the appropriate tools it will prove to be an ideal repair for the independent garage ...

    March 04, 2013
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  • Dual Mass Flywheels – the importance of a full failure check

    |Date: January 21, 2013
    Dual Mass Flywheels - the importance of a full failure check

    Dual Mass Flywheels – the importance of a full failure check

    When a car comes into the workshop with a potential problem, it pays to take time to run through a check- ...

    When a car comes into the workshop with a potential problem, it pays to take time to run through a check-list before making your diagnosis as there are a number of things to consider when you think yo ...

    January 21, 2013
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  • Solving an issue on a poor running Vauxhall Vivaro

    |Date: November 26, 2012
    Solving an issue on a poor running Vauxhall Vivaro

    Solving an issue on a poor running Vauxhall Vivaro

    Like any good garage, we start all of our diagnostic jobs with a customer interrogation to try and get a ...

    Like any good garage, we start all of our diagnostic jobs with a customer interrogation to try and get a full picture of their complaint. The customer in this case was quite clear that his van had no ...

    November 26, 2012
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  • Poor running VW Golf

    |Date: November 25, 2012
    Poor running VW Golf

    Poor running VW Golf

    Vehicle: VW Golf 1.9 TDI Engine code: ALH Year: 2001 Symptoms: Rough running on cold start–up, white smok ...

    Vehicle: VW Golf 1.9 TDI Engine code: ALH Year: 2001 Symptoms: Rough running on cold start–up, white smoke and smell of unburned fuel. A lack of power and general poor drivability were also noticeable ...

    November 25, 2012
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  • How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Astra H

    |Date: October 15, 2012
    How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Astra H

    How to replace a timing belt on a Vauxhall Astra H

    Before carrying out any work,disconnect the battery earth cable.It is important that belt installationis ...

    Before carrying out any work,disconnect the battery earth cable.It is important that belt installationis performed on an engine atambient room temperature. Always turn the engine in the normal directi ...

    October 15, 2012
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  • How to replace a clutch on a Vauxhall Zafira

    |Date: June 26, 2012
    How to replace a clutch on a Vauxhall Zafira

    How to replace a clutch on a Vauxhall Zafira

    The Vauxhall Zafira has been on our roads for many years, and is a firm favourite with families and taxi ...

    The Vauxhall Zafira has been on our roads for many years, and is a firm favourite with families and taxi drivers alike. The result of this popularity means that this model has sold over 370,000 vehicl ...

    June 26, 2012
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