...Mercedes S400 - Low miles hybrid horror It is not unusual to see customers drift away when they purchase a new vehicle, only to come back a few years later when the motor starts to age a little. Once the warranty runs out, they realise that the main dealer is no longer cost effective....
...Code: BETBC6Pages: 1 of 1Caliper Identification CA628/RCA628(Leading) CA628R(Leading)Notes• The additional holes and small bracket on the RH unit are surplus in this applicationExtra care must be taken when supplying these calipers because they are used in both leading and tr...
...Škoda Roomster - Steering mishap The impact had been absorbed by the track control arm which had bent and now required replacing Many years ago I worked as a mechanic for a large company, with a large fleet of vehicles. It was a standing joke that if when we came in to work, to disc...
...Renault Kangoo - Timely water warning It was lucky for the owner that the water pump started to leak Well aware that it was not a good option to be driving around with coolant leaking out from the engine, the owner of this 2008 Renault Kangoo 1.5 dCi decided to pop in to see me. Th...
...Code: BETBC7Pages: 1 of 1Caliper Identification CA846/R Difference between Leading/Trailing calipers as used on: On Land Rovers they are always fitted in the trailing position. CA846 (Trailing) CA846R (Trailing) Inboard cast No. 3247- 638C Inboard cast No. 3247- 637C Outbo...
...Mercedes C-Class - Worn water pump With the pump removed the wear on the body from the impeller could be seen, this was the source of the noise The engine bay on modern vehicles has been very efficiently soundproofed to give a quieter and more enjoyable drive. This has an advantage,...
...Tales from the Autobiz Helpline A poor running Transit 2.2 TDCi - It is not always about the codes A recent Helpline case was for a 2012 Ford Transit lacking power, and proved to be an unusual issue. The vehicle was recently purchased and was bought with an under-power fault. It looked l...
...Ford Fiesta - Escaping belt The timing belt eating its way through the cover The owner of this 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi noticed a sound that was not quite right, so he brought it in to have a check. The noise he had heard was only a light rubbing noise, but he did not dismiss it a...
...Code: BETBC8Pages: 1 of 1Caliper Identification CA931/R & CA1759/R Difference between CA931/R and CA1759/R CA931 CA1759 Cast code 33 Cast code 31 Notes 1. P osition of the inlet 2. Machined flat on CA931/R CA931/R =...
...Tales from the Autobiz Helpline Modern alternators - Modern major issues Typical LIN controller information retrieved directly from the alternator In the beginning, we had a low electrical demand on vehicles and the humble Dynamo coped well. As more electrical systems were added, and th...