...Diagnosis Guide for vehicles fitted with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) Disclaimer : Any technical tips are produced in good faith. Blue Print always recommends that vehicle maintenance and diagnostics are only carried out by suitably experienced people using appropriate tools in...
...Chrysler PT Cruiser Thermostat Housing Replacement Applicable References: ADA109212 Applications: Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0i, 2.4i 2000> The thermostat housing/coolant filler neck is a plastic moulded item (located towards the OSF of the engine compartment) that can often warp or crack...
...A video showing how to use Blue Print's glow plug aperature cleaner to remove seized glow plugs. Glow plugs can be seized due to carbon buildup build up build-up. The kit has a guide bush, a selection of thread sizes and a reamer. Glow plug aperture cleaner to suit engines using M10...
...Hyundai i40 Braking Tradition... Charles Figgins Blue Print’s Technical Consultant. The Hyundai i40 saloon and tourer estate are a clear measure of how serious a player Hyundai is these days. Designed specifically for the European market, the i40, with its keen pricing, good look...
...Blue Print brake calipers are supplied pre-set to fit with new brake pads and discs without adjustment. If disc or pad wear has taken place (or the piston is retracted during fitment), MANUALLY ADJUST THE PISTON TO WITHIN 1MM OF THE PADS. If the piston is forced to adjust further than 1mm...
...Toyota Carina E and Avensis Water Pumps ADT39145 (Aisin) & ADT39177 (SEM) - 7AFE 1.8 engine ADT39143 (Aisin) & ADT39159 (SEM) - 4AFE 1.6 engine Blue Print catalogue a choice of water pump after specific manufacturing dates on the Carina E (AT190 & AT191) and the Avensis (AT221) models...
...Nissan Micra Alternator ADN11105 / ADN11110 / ADN11112 / ADN11113 We have experienced several instances where the above alternators have been fitted to a Nissan Micra and have appeared not to be charging the battery. Our investigations have shown that, in most cases, the problem is due to...
...INF040 Toyota Supra 3.0i Head Gasket Replacement We have encountered several instances of head gasket failure on the Toyota Supra 3.0 turbo and non turbo models resulting from engine overheating. It is our understanding that, if the engine is allowed to overheat, cylinder head distortion...
...Toyota Celica 2.0 GT Injection (ST182/3S-GE) CV Joints Difficulty is often encountered removing the original CV joint from the driveshaft on the above application. This is because the manufacturer uses a ‘heavy duty’ type internal circlip to retain the joint. It is sometimes n...
...Some models of Toyota Carina E were manufactured with two types of steering rack, listed in the Blue Print catalogue as ‘+ZF’ (for the ZF branded rack) or ‘-ZF’ (for the Japanese sourced rack). Although outwardly the track rod ends are the same size and shape, the Z...