...LuK Clutch AcademyvVolvo S40 clutch and DMF In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Academy, REPXPERT Bob Carter is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) in a 2008 Volvo S40 1.8. With a little insight into this repair, an independent workshop will be able to confidently repl...
...LuK Clutch Academy BMW Z4 This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2007 BMW Z4. Launched in 2002, the Z4 has been fitted with various engine types – either 4 or 6 cylinder inline configurations – but has always been rear-wheel drive. Replacing the clutch, includ...
...It's hard to believe that the Volkswagen Transporter was first introduced way back in 1950 - more than 60 years of production. A clutch replacement on the Transporter can be a little tricky, here LuK have some helpful advice. Nothing out of the ordinary is needed to complete the job; t...
...LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi This month, REPXPERT, Alistair Mason, replaced the clutch assembly in a 2014 2WD Nissan Qashqai. The repair time is four-and-a-half hours, with the following workshop equipment required: two-post vehicle lift, engine support, transmission jack...
...LuK Clutch Academy Audi A3 1.6TDi REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2014 Audi A3 1.6TDI, using Schaeffler's LuK 2CT repair solution. This clutch replacement job can be completed in six-and-a-half hours. Following complaints that this Audi A3 1.6 TDi was juddering when pu...
...Thinking Through DMFs When a car comes into your garage and you think the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) is the cause of the rattle, do you jump right in and change it? Or would you take a few moments and analyse the situation? Schaeffler’s Malcolm Short, has some thoughts about what you...
...LuK Clutch Academy Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTi This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on an Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI, while also taking a close look at a modified concentric slave cylinder (CSC) replacement. With the vehicle positioned on the...
...LuK Clutch Academy Freelander 2 TD4 REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2008 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4, fitted with a 2.2 TDI engine. This clutch replacement job can be completed in 5 hours. With the vehicle positioned on the vehicle lift, open the bonnet, remove the b...
...See this and 1,000s more Tech Tips on TechTips.ie 48 August/September 2020 AUTOBIZ See this and 1,000s more Tech Tips on TechTips.ie Gearbox removal With the vehicle positioned on a vehicle lift – either a two-post or wheel-free is ideal – open the bonnet, disconnect the ai...
...LuK Clutch Academy Picanto 1.1 Petrol G4HG This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaces the clutch on a 2006 Kia Picanto, fitted with a 1.1 G4HG engine. For this type of repair, a two-post ramp, transmission jack and an engine support that locates on the front sub frame are required....