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• Timing belt guide Volvo XC90 2.4D INA

• Nov 15

• INA (25)
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...Timing belt guide Volvo XC90 2.4D The Volvo XC90 has proven to be a very popular vehicle since it was launched in 2002. The technical team at INA takes a look at the timing belt replacement guide and offer a few handy tips to assist the Irish independent aftermarket garage network....

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• MINI radiator fan failure

• Nov 15

• Blue Print (219) Contact
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...MINI radiator fan failure The radiator fan resistor on the BMW Mini (2001 - 2006) can fail, resulting in one or both of the fan speeds no longer working, potentially causing overheating issues. Blue Print explains the steps to fix this problem. The resistor is attached to the radiato...

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• Petrol Injection systems explained

• Oct 15

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Petrol Injection systems explained While there has been a significant swing to diesel engines, both diesel and petrol engines have been changing, as more restrictive emissions standards come into effect. Autoinform's Frank Massey explains some aspects of petrol injection, which is set t...

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• A Mazda without a spark

• Dec 15

• Blue Print (219) Contact
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...A Mazda without a spark A Mazda MX-5 (MK2) was coming out of hibernation to enjoy the brief spring sunshine. The owner noticed that their pride and joy was not performing as well as it should. After a bit of tinkering, changing the spark plugs and the air filter, they decided to take it...

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• An Astra lacking power

• Dec 15

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...An Astra lacking power A 2003 Opel Astra 1.7DTI was lacking power, and the customer had been told that the engine ECU was suspected of being faulty, as it wasn't switching the boost control solenoid. Seamus Ryan of Ryans Automotive recounts how the true cause of the problem was easily d...

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• Turbo failure: causes and repair

• Dec 15

• MAHLE (164)
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...Turbo failure: causes and repair Damage to the turbine is one of the primary reasons behind poor turbo performance, or even complete component failure. Mahle explains how contamination, of some form, is generally responsible, and steps to take after a failed turbo has been replaced....

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• LuK Clutch Academy VW Crafter CR 35TDi

• Dec 15

• LuK (132) Contact
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...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...

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• Correctly diagnosing turbo overspeeding

• Jan 16

• Melett Ltd. (7)
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...Correctly diagnosing turbo overspeeding When a turbocharger fails, the failure is almost certainly the result of some external fault or pressures. Melett explains the causes of turbocharger overspeeding and how to diagnose them. Common Turbo Failures Common turbo failure modes create m...

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• Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB petrol timing belt guide

• Jan 16

• Dayco (53)
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...Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB petrol timing belt guide The 1.4-litre TB petrol engine used in the MiTo, features a timing belt driven water pump. As replacing the belt also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommend that all the systems' components - timing drive and auxi...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Honda Jazz II (GD) 1.4P

• Jan 16

• LuK (132) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Honda Jazz II (GD) 1.4P The Honda Jazz has been around since 1982, with various engine options including a hybrid. LUK's Malcolm Short takes a look at the 02-08 Honda Jazz II (GD) 1.4 petrol, installing LUK Repset 619308900, and offers handy hints to carry out the repa...