...Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell February 2017 What damaged the starter? This 2006 Peugeot Partner had been recovered to the workshop, because the clutch had failed. The van had been driving smoothly with no warning signs of the impending clutch failure, when suddenly a loud screech was b...
...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...
...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...
...INF098 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Turbo Clutch Replacement Subaru Impreza 2.0 Turbo Flywheels ADS73501C (1993-2000) and ADS73502C (from 2002-2006) When replacing the clutch assembly on the Subaru Impreza 2.0 turbo models, there is a high possibility that the flywheel will have suffered irrep...
...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...
...Sensing a commercial issue An Isuzu N series fleet vehicle was giving trouble while being driven. The Isuzu 3 litre four-cylinder common rail engine was fitted with a 24V electrical system, which proves no problem to either G-Scan or G-Scan 2. Blue Print Technical Consultant Jim Gilmour e...
...This video demonstrates the steps required to change the rear brake discs and pads of a Hyundai i40. Unlike most disc and pad changes, this process requires input from suitable diagnostic equipment as the i40 has an Electric Parking Brake or EPB. G-Scan 2...
...Technical data can be subject to change PROTIPS Problem Rear brake failure after replacement of the rear brake pads, or any other repair work involving removal of the rear brake caliper, resulting in the following;• Over-extension of the rear brake caliper piston. This can be identifie...
...INF121 02 PT Cruiser Thermostat Housing Chrysler PT Cruiser Thermostat Housing Replacement Applicable References: ADA109212 Applications: Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0i, 2.4i 2000> The thermostat housing/coolant filler neck is a plastic moulded item (located towards the OSF of the engine...
...diameter from 180 mm to 190 mm to improve its service life. As a result, Blue Print clutch kit ADT330246 was fitted to the flywheel, reflecting these updates and following the updated OE specification. Turning our attention to the release mechanism, the bell housing was thoroughly cleaned...