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• About ADAS

• May 23

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...About ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are in operation, in some respect, on most modern vehicles now on the roads. Seamus, from Ryans Automotive, outlines some of the fundamental aspects of these systems and why you, if you don’t already know, need to get to grips with th...

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• Turbo failure from lack of oil

• Feb 17

• Melett Ltd. (7)
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...Turbo failure from lack of oil Common turbo failure modes create much discussion between Melett's technical department and their customers. To help identify common failures in warranty situations, and to provide advice on how to prevent future failures occurring, Melett have created a s...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - VW Caddy 1.6 TDi

• Feb 17

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy - VW Caddy 1.6 TDi This LuK Clutch Academy is for a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy fitted with a 1.6 TDi common rail CAYD engine. The Caddy, introduced to Europe in 1982, is currently in it's third generation. This model Caddy is based on a Volkswagen Touran with a Golf Mk 5 f...

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• Ford C-Max 1.6TDCi Timing belt installation Guide

• Feb 17

• Dayco (52)
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...Ford C-Max 1.6TDCi Timing belt installation Guide The 1.6-litre TDCi diesel engine used in the Ford C-MAX, as well as several Citroën, Mini, Peugeot and Volvo models, features a timing belt driven water pump. As replacing the belt also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed,...

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• Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell March 2017

• Feb 17

• Blue Print (201) Contact
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...Ford Focus - exhaust fixing missing Sometimes jumping to conclusions can blind you to the true nature of the problem. This was certainly the case with this 2006 Ford Focus. The owner was capable of carrying out a few repairs, and when he had heard his exhaust knocking around under the m...

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• Hydro-mount bushing

• Sep 13

• SWAG (23)
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...A match made in rubber & metal Vehicle chassis are becoming increasingly complex, with more importance being placed on rubber metal components. To improve the steering performance and driving stability, the rubber metal components are used as a flexible joint between the chassis and the b...

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• Accessory Belt Alignment

• Jun 11

• Gates (127) Contact
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...Identifying problems before they turn into costly belt drive failures, can mean the difference between a satisfied customer now and an expensive rectification job in the near future. Gates does some straight talking about key issues. Rapid improvements in Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS)...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Audi A1 1.6TDi

• Jan 20

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Audi A1 1.6TDi This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason, replaces the clutch on a 2016 Audi A1, fitted with a 1.6 TDi. With a repair time of just five hours and a requirement for only minimal workshop equipment – a two-post lift, engine support, transmission jack, clutch a...

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• Adding depth to Diagnostics

• Nov 13

• Autobiz (321)
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...Technical training should never be viewed as a unproductive expense, it should always be seen as an investment. Getting trained on how to deal with and find faults in modern vehicle systems, keeps you and your business up to date with changing technology. It is chargeable and will create e...

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• Fiesta 1.4 16V FXJA Engine Timing Belt Guide

• Jun 17

• Contitech (157)
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...Fiesta 1.4 16V FXJA Engine Timing Belt Guide Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt. To ensure that the belt change operation goes smoothly, the ContiTech Power Transmission Group provides a detailed installation guide. With a step-by-step explanation of...