...Toyota Prius brake bleed process. You may need to bleed the brakes as part of a routine service (e.g. brake fluid change - as outlined by the manufacturer’s service schedule) or when completing other jobs such as replacing the brake calipers, brake lines or hoses. This procedure must...
...Sensing a commercial issue Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant The complaint was that when driven, the engine would run for only a short time before losing power and coming to a halt – at idle the engine would sometimes surge then stall. Because the company did...
...Blue Print ADB112108 To fit: BMW 2 Series (F45, F46), i8 (I12), X1 (F48), X2 (F39) and MINI (F54, F55, F56, F57, F60) models Oil Filter Attention! The BMW engines fitted to the vehicles listed above are equipped with a two-piece oil filter cap, which oil filter element ADB112108...
...Electric Power Steering (EPS) - Part 1 Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant Electric Power Steering (EPS) or Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) has been around for the best part of two decades and is fitted to the majority of small and medium sized cars coming...
...The DENSO HP2 fuel pump explained ! Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant In the last Blue Print Magazine there was an article on an Isuzu fueling issue where the culprit was found to be the SCV (Suction Control Valve). To continue the theme, this article look...
...Electric Power Steering (EPS) - Part 2 Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant In the last edition of Blue Print Magazine we looked at the construction and operation of the Hyundai i30 electric power steering unit. This time we look at the communication between the EP...
...California Dreamin’ Written by Charles Figgins - Blue Print Technical Consultant With Mazda’s MX-5 about to be reincarnated into its fourth generation, this very popular two seater sports car has been in production for more than twenty five years and has sold over one million un...
...ADZ91107 and ADZ91113 Alternators We are aware of common vehicle faults associated with the charging system on Vauxhall Opel applications using the Isuzu 1.5 and 1.7 diesel engines. The aim of this bulletin is to allow the correct diagnosis prior to replacing the alternator, and to assist...
...Dual Mass Flywheel Replacement Suzuki Swift and Ignis Clutch Kit - for Suzuki Swift (2005 2012) and Suzuki Ignis (2003 2012) Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) Replacement Suzuki/Vauxhall/Opel In order to secure the pressure plate assembly, the dual-mass flywheel (DMF) has threaded holes all th...
...We have encountered several cases of flywheel (spigot) bearing failure on some Mitsubishi models. The flywheel should be carefully checked or replaced when installing a new clutch assembly. The following points should be noted during routine clutch replacements: A seized flywheel bearing m...