...Nissan Micra Alternator ADN11105 / ADN11110 / ADN11112 / ADN11113 We have experienced several instances where the above alternators have been fitted to a Nissan Micra and have appeared not to be charging the battery. Our investigations have shown that, in most cases, the problem is due to...
...Mitsubishi Pajero Starter Motor options ADC41215 and ADC41217 Blue Print currently catalogue a choice of two starter motors on some of the Mitsubishi Pajero (grey import) applications. They are listed as 2.0kW or 2.2kW power ratings. It is imperative that the correct part is id...
...INF067 Subaru 'L' Series CV Joint Replacement The Blue Print catalogue is researched from O.E and is correct for “Right first time” replacement. You may encounter instances where the vehicle has already had a replacement drive shaft or where an alternative shaft was fi...
...INF063 Mitsubishi Rear Wheel Bearing Kit Replacement Rear Wheel Bearing Kit ADC48311 It may be necessary on some vehicle fitments to re-shim the rear wheel bearing pre-load. This is done with the use of shimming snap rings A, and shimming gaskets B. These are not supplied in the wheel be...
...Toyota Carina E and Avensis Water Pumps ADT39145 (Aisin) & ADT39177 (SEM) - 7AFE 1.8 engine ADT39143 (Aisin) & ADT39159 (SEM) - 4AFE 1.6 engine Blue Print catalogue a choice of water pump after specific manufacturing dates on the Carina E (AT190 & AT191) and the Avensis (AT221) models...
...Hyundai Lantra 1.6/1.8 KF Models Only (With G4CR or G4*N DOHC engines) Caution when fitting ADC47514 Timing Belt We have experienced several claims for ‘timing belt failure’ on the above model. Thorough investigation has identified the cause as insufficient timing belt operat...
...Nissan Micra K10 Series Clutch We have found that the Nissan Micra suffers from common problems causing premature clutch failure. Awareness of these problems prior to fitment will allow the correct preventative action to be taken. Symptoms: Jerky/stiff pedal operation Clutch drag (poor ge...
...INF040 Toyota Supra 3.0i Head Gasket Replacement We have encountered several instances of head gasket failure on the Toyota Supra 3.0 turbo and non turbo models resulting from engine overheating. It is our understanding that, if the engine is allowed to overheat, cylinder head distortion...
...Toyota Celica 2.0 GT Injection (ST182/3S-GE) CV Joints Difficulty is often encountered removing the original CV joint from the driveshaft on the above application. This is because the manufacturer uses a ‘heavy duty’ type internal circlip to retain the joint. It is sometimes n...
...Some models of Toyota Carina E were manufactured with two types of steering rack, listed in the Blue Print catalogue as ‘+ZF’ (for the ZF branded rack) or ‘-ZF’ (for the Japanese sourced rack). Although outwardly the track rod ends are the same size and shape, the Z...