146 results found for Blue Print

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• A Mazda without a spark

• Dec 15

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...A Mazda without a spark A Mazda MX-5 (MK2) was coming out of hibernation to enjoy the brief spring sunshine. The owner noticed that their pride and joy was not performing as well as it should. After a bit of tinkering, changing the spark plugs and the air filter, they decided to take it...

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• Nissan Navara halfshaft replacement

• Apr 15

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...Navara halfshaft replacement Noise and excessive play in the rear wheel bearings are a common problem with the 2005 onwards Nissan Navara D40 pick-up. Blue Print provides instructions on how to best handle this job. A complex setting up and alignment is required of all the components...

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• Alternator diagnostics for Opel with Isuzu Engines

• Apr 14

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...There are some common faults associated with the charging system on Opel applications using the Isuzu 1.5 and 1.7 diesel engines. Blue Print gives some pointers to correctly diagnosis charging system faults prior to replacing the alternator, and to assist in the prevention of further probl...

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• Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell March 2017

• Feb 17

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...Ford Focus - exhaust fixing missing Sometimes jumping to conclusions can blind you to the true nature of the problem. This was certainly the case with this 2006 Ford Focus. The owner was capable of carrying out a few repairs, and when he had heard his exhaust knocking around under the m...

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• An Overboosted Mitsubishi L200

• Jun 14

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...The Mitsubishi L200 pick-up is well known for its ruggedness and load lugging capabilities. The example in question is a 2003 model, which is regularly put to work pulling a mini digger in addition to other ground work duties. The vehicle has covered over 140,000 miles and was still going...

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• Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell April 2017

• Apr 17

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...Ford Focus Blower - High Speed Only The resistor pack is fitted into the heater housing just above the passenger footwell Some owners will bring their motor in at the first hint of a problem. Others, like the owner of this 2003 Ford Focus, will happily drive around putting up with a few...

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• Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell December 2017

• Dec 17

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...Tech Bits With Steve Rothwell - Sponsored by feb Volkswagen Beetle - overheating cause Like many vehicles now, this 2001 VW Beetle lacks the addition of a coolant temperature gauge on the dash pod. This, to my way of thinking, would be a better inclusion than the rev counter that is o...

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• Daewoo/Chevrolet Matiz - 0.8litre manifold repair kit

• Jul 15

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...A common problem on the 800cc Daewoo/Chevrolet Matiz is corrosion to the alloy cylinder head and warping of the plastic inlet manifold, eventually resulting in a coolant leak between the two. Blue Print explains how this problem can be easily overcome to get the engine running properly aga...

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• Blue Print Clutch Clinic - BMW Mini

• Jul 20

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...Clutch Clinic BMW Mini After getting the vehicle into the workshop and onto the ramp, the bonnet was opened, and the battery was dis-connected. The battery is located in front of the bulkhead under an access panel below the windscreen. Working from the top, the coolant expansion tank wa...

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• Diagnosing wide band O2 sensors

• Mar 16

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...Diagnosing wide band O2 sensors Blue Print Technical Consultant Jim Gilmour, takes a look at 4 Wire Wide Band Oxygen Sensors, how they work and how to correctly diagnose faults. Despite what the experts say, oxygen sensor diagnosis is not easy. When an oxygen sensor fails completely,...