...Clutch Release Fork - for various Peugeot and Citroen models Problem Difficulty in selecting gears when the clutch pedal is depressed, and a grating noise can also be heard when the clutch pedal is operated, this can be felt through the clutch pedal. Cause As the clutch wears and d...
...Directional Vented Brake Discs ProTip Brake disc design is more than skin deep and the internal layout and construction of vented brake discs is particularly important for temperature control. There are many design variations of the vented section to maximise the cooling effect, which...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...Technical data can be subject to change PROTIPSProblem The engine surging, erratic idle, and a sudden lack of power, all of this can be intermittent. The engine fault codes logged relate to fuel rail pressure deviation. Cause The Suction Control Valve (SCV) solenoid has extremely fine...
...Some Nissan petrol engines suffering from poor acceleration and erratic engine RPMs have Camshaft/Crankshaft timing issues that are from a loose timing chain. The models affected are Nissan Almera, Almera Tino, Expert, Micra, Note, Primera, Sunny, Wingroad with 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8...
...Depending on the flexible disc design, there are various indicators to show the correct installation direction of the new part. Four different examples are shown above. The projection of the metal bush must always enter the flange recesses (Fig.1). The arrows on the circumference must...
...Blue Print ADF122314, ADF125501 To fit: Ford Transit and Tourneo 2006-2014 2.2 TDCi Fuel filter removal tool Problem Unable to remove the fuel filter housing in order to service the filter without damaging the housing. Cause The housing is made from plastic and is designed wit...