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• Cooling problems - symptom or cause

• Dec 14

• Gates (127) Contact
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...Cooling problems - symptom or cause Symptom or cause - can you tell the difference? Gates has some tips for mechanics when cooling systems problems arise. If the temperature gauge on a vehicle is continuously in the red, a new publication from Gates will help. Diagnostics Made Easy...

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• LuK Clutch Academy 2WD Hyundai Tucson 2.0P

• Sep 16

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy 2WD Hyundai Tucson 2.0P Compact SUVS are quite a popular choice of vehicle and the chance of one arriving at your workshop is highly likely. The LuK technical team takes a look at a 2WD 2.0 petrol clutch replacement on the Hyundai Tucson. The vehicle is probably fi...

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• Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell April 2017

• Apr 17

• Blue Print (201) Contact
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...Ford Focus Blower - High Speed Only The resistor pack is fitted into the heater housing just above the passenger footwell Some owners will bring their motor in at the first hint of a problem. Others, like the owner of this 2003 Ford Focus, will happily drive around putting up with a few...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi FWD

• Feb 20

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi FWD This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2011 Ford Transit 2.2 TDCI front-wheel drive, which had covered more than 130,000 miles. The repair time is just over three-and-three-quarter hours and requires a wheel-free vehicle...

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• Clutch Q & A

• Jun 11

• LuK (131) Contact
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...Clutch Q & A The modern-day vehicle uses a multitude of new technologies, not only in engine management systems, but also in transmission controls. LuK answers some questions about clutch replacement and some newer developments. LuK has been to the forefront in the development of new...

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• Can a service cause poor running?

• Dec 14

• TEXA (5)
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...Can a service cause poor running? In some cases, servicing a car can result in it running very poorly, to the extent that it can enter “Limp Home” mode. TEXA’s Dave Gordon explains how this can happen to you. The advancement in the ECU’s ability to control ever increasing amo...

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• Turbo refitting

• Sep 16

• Melett Ltd. (7)
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...Turbo refitting There are many simple checks to carry out before a turbo is installed, which help prevent catastrophic failure and unexpected repair costs. Here, Gary Brook, Technical Engineer at Melett, shares his knowledge and experience of how to avoid contamination during refitting....

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• DMF Stress Testing

• Feb 20

• ZF (1)
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...DMF Stress Testing ZF Aftermarket has issued some useful advice to garages on how to conduct a DMF stress test, before embarking on the time consuming job of component removal and replacement. This simple advice could save garages a huge amount of time and save customers money. ZF says th...

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• Timing Belt Installation - Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSi

• Feb 20

• Dayco (52)
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...Timing Belt Installation - Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSi This step by step technical guide will help technicians through the process, avoiding complications and ensuring a first-rate outcome. As with all primary drive system jobs, always check the timing marks before removing the timing belt a...

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• Combustion and EGR Part 1

• May 12

• Autobiz (321)
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...Combustion and EGR In this first part of a series, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) looks at the combustion process and emissions in petrol and diesel engines, the reasons behind the need for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), EGR operation and what happens when things go wrong. Pe...