...Technical Messenger 07|2021 Unused radiator connections When working with certain radiators, you might stumble upon connections that have no further use in the car you're working on. That's because radiators are often designed to work with a variety of engine and transmission comb...
...Technical Messenger 06|2021 Replacing the charge air cooler after damage to the turbocharger Turbochargers are among the most stressed components in an engine. When a turbocharger is damaged, the turbolator inserts of the charge air cooler often act like a sieve in which fragments and spl...
...Technical MessengerFollowing turbocharger damage, the charge air cooler must always be checked and, depending on the extent of the damage, replaced if necessary.Turbochargers and charge air coolersTurbochargers are among the most heavily stressed components in an engine. Since they're also...
...Technical Messenger 05|2021 Oil pressure problems after filter change in 1.8 and 2.0 TFSI engines Sometimes, there are problems with the oil pressure after an oil and filter change in engines of the EA888 series. In most cases, a missing spring-loaded standpipe, made of plastic is...
...The autodocs changing a damaged turbocharger and charge air cooler The autodocs changing a damaged turbocharger and charge air coolerThis damage might be contagious! When working on a damaged turbocharger, always make sure to check the charge air cooler too. In many cases, fragments,...
...Technical Messenger 04|2021 Oil quantity distribution in air conditioning circuits a general rule, the refrigerant circuit must always be flushed, if your A/C compressor has been damaged. This is the only way to completely prevent consequential damage caused by foreign objects in the circ...
...Technical MessengerIf there are problems with the oil pressure after an oil and filter change in engines of the EA888 series, a missing standpipe is usually responsible.Function of the standpipeA spring-loaded standpipe made of plastic sits in the reception flange of the engine accessory h...
...Technical Messenger 03|2021 Did your Visco® fan or clutch get damaged during transport? Before installing Visco® fans and clutches, it is essential to check if the components have been damaged in transit. Visco® clutch housings contain a reservoir chamber that is filled with a prede...
...Technical MessengerFinding out the correct oil quantity is absolutely key to avoiding consequential damage when replacing an air conditioning compressor. Always flush the refrigerant circuit As a general rule, the refrigerant circuit must always be flushed if an air conditioning compressor...
...Technical MessengerBefore installing Visco® fans and clutches, it is es-sential to ensure that the components have been properly stored and transported. There are two types of radiator fan: fans with an electric motor and Visco® fans driven directly from the internal combustion engine...