...Luk Clutch Academy Renault Modus 1.4P This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaces the clutch on a 2005 Renault Modus, which was fitted with a 1.4 (K4J770) petrol engine, had covered more than 60,000 miles and suffered from clutch judder. For this type of repair, a two-post ramp, engi...
...LuK Clutch Academy Opel Meriva 1.4P REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the clutch on an Opel Meriva after the customer reported that the clutch was 'slipping'. Like other Opels, components are bolted to the subframe, which has to be lowered, so these helpful tips from LuK should help speed...
...LuK Clutch Academy Volvo V50 This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2010 Volvo V50, fitted with a 1.6TDi. The car had covered slightly less than 160,000 miles and reportedly suffered from the clutch 'slipping'. This engine is common between Volvo, Ford, Mini, Mazda...
...VW Crafter CR 35TDi LuK Clutch Academy The Volkswagen Crafter, launched in 2006, is becoming a popular commercial vehicle on Irish roads and is available in many model ranges. LuK takes a look at the CR35TDi LWB in this handy guide on clutch replacement. The Crafter is a re-badged...
...LuK Clutch Academy Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDi REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch assembly on a 2013 Kia Ceed, which has covered more than 106,000 miles, after clutch slip was diagnosed. With a recommended repair time of three-and-a-half hours and all repair instructions available th...
...The following workshop equipment is required: With the vehicle positioned on the ramp with the front wheels removed, remove the steering column to steering rack pinch bolt located in the driver's foot well, and disconnect the steering column from the rack. Open the bonnet, disconn...
...LuK Clutch Academy Golf GT TDi DSG A Direct Shift Gearbox actually uses a Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) which can be diagnosed in a similar manner to a manual gearbox. They are simple to replace and the parts are available from all local LuK supplying factors. In this months LuK Clutch Acade...
...LuK Clutch Academy2003 Mini One This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2003 Mini One, which had covered 103,000 miles. The customer reported that the clutch pedal was heavy when used. For this repair, a two-post vehicle lift, engine support, transmission jack and...
...LuK Clutch Academy Berlingo 1.6 HDi REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch in a 2012 Citroën Berlingo van, that has covered nearly 218,000 miles. The customer had reported that the clutch was ‘slipping’, which a short road test confirmed. With a scheduled book time of six...
...LuK Clutch Academy Peugeot 206 1.1P This month, Alistair Mason, inspects a 2005 1.1 petrol Peugeot 206, which had covered more than 75,000 miles. It was difficult to get the vehicle into gear, as the clutch was not fully disengaging and there was a 'scrapping' noise emanating from the bel...