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• Daewoo/Chevrolet Matiz - 0.8litre manifold repair kit

• Jul 15

• Blue Print (217) Contact
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...A common problem on the 800cc Daewoo/Chevrolet Matiz is corrosion to the alloy cylinder head and warping of the plastic inlet manifold, eventually resulting in a coolant leak between the two. Blue Print explains how this problem can be easily overcome to get the engine running properly aga...

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• LuK Clutch Academy VW Transporter

• Jul 15

• LuK (132) Contact
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...It's hard to believe that the Volkswagen Transporter was first introduced way back in 1950 - more than 60 years of production. A clutch replacement on the Transporter can be a little tricky, here LuK have some helpful advice. Nothing out of the ordinary is needed to complete the job; t...

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• Ford Focus - 2.0 litre 16V timing belt guide

• Jul 15

• Contitech (176)
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...Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt. ContiTech Power Transmission Group provides fitters a step-by-step explanation of how to change the belt correctly in a Ford Focus 2.0-liter 16 V with engine code EDDB, EDDC, EDDD. The manufacturer recommends ins...

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• Fiat Ducato 2.3D timing belt guide

• Sep 15

• Dayco (52)
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...Fiat Ducato 2.3D timing belt guide The 2.3-litre diesel engine is used in the popular Fiat Ducato since 2002 and equivalent Iveco Daily from 1999. Dayco recommend that all the systems' components - timing drive and auxiliary drive - be replaced at the same time. This step-by-step technic...

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• Strut top mount replacement

• Sep 15

• febi (183)
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...Strut top mount replacement Often overlooked, until it's obviously worn out, the strut top mount has an effect on many other parts and overall safety. Here febi explains some problems that can be avoided by changing them in time. The strut top mounting contributes to a car's suspension s...

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• Keeping a new turbo healthy

• Sep 15

• MAHLE (163)
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...Keeping a new turbo healthy The causes of turbocharger damage generally do not lie in the turbocharger itself. If the actual cause of failure is not remedied, then the new turbo will probably fail. In order to save time, nerves, and money, it is advisable to identify the actual cause of d...

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• Transit Mk 5 wheel bearing replacement

• Sep 15

• FAG (9)
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...Transit Mk 5 wheel bearing replacement Into its fifth generation since 1965, there are many Ford Transits on the road today. In this Tech Tip, LuK shows the easiest way, on the latest generation Transit from 2006, to replace a wheel bearing, a job some garages have been struggling with....

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• Focus C-Max 1.6 Ti timing belt fitting guide

• Oct 15

• Contitech (176)
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...Focus C-Max 1.6 Ti timing belt fitting guide Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt on a Focus C-Max 1.6-liter Ti with engine code HXDA or SIDA. ContiTech experts provide a step-by-step explanation of the correct changing procedure to help you avoid any...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Kia Cee'd 1.6 CRDi

• Oct 15

• LuK (132) Contact
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...Kia Cee'd 1.6 CRDi LuK Clutch Academy The Kia Cee'd is a small family hatchback with various engine and body styles. Launched in 2006, it has become increasingly popular on Irish roads. LuK technical takes a closer look at a clutch replacement and offers some handy hints to garages lookin...

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• Sensing a commercial issue

• Oct 15

• Blue Print (217) Contact
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...Sensing a commercial issue An Isuzu N series fleet vehicle was giving trouble while being driven. The Isuzu 3 litre four-cylinder common rail engine was fitted with a 24V electrical system, which proves no problem to either G-Scan or G-Scan 2. Blue Print Technical Consultant Jim Gilmour e...