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• Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB petrol timing belt guide

• Jan 16

• Dayco (52)
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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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• Driveshaft Inspection

• Mar 12

• GKN Automotive (4)
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...Driveshaft Inspection Driveshafts and constant velocity (CV) joints are bespoke components for which high quality, proper installation and handling is critical. They transfer torque from the differential or gearbox to the wheels and are constantly subjected to extremely high stresses. GKN...

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

• Jan 16

• LuK (131) 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...

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• Proper Electrical Tools: Oscilloscope and Breakout Box

• Jun 13

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...Electrical Problems Require Proper Tools As electronics electrical circuits get more advanced, the tools required to diagnose and fix them have also evolved. Brendan Ryan, from A.D.S, explains how to use a few of these tools, that are considered by many, to be as essential as a spanner wh...

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• Eure!Car Tech Blog highlights

• Jan 16

• Eurecar (12)
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...Eure!Car Tech Blog highlights The Eure!Tech Blog covers a number of problems that mechanics are facing on a daily basis. The Blog can be read at www.euretechblog.ie, and is updated on a regular basis. Here are just a few of the problems and solutions posted recently. Kia Sorento and Sant...

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• What are adaptive headlamps?

• Feb 22

• Autobiz (321)
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...Hayley Pells Autoinform live dublin 2022 What are adaptive headlamps? Headlamps are one of the most regular failed items on a vehicle, the terminology can get confusing for motorists when discussing adaptive headlamps. Here is a guide to the different types and examples on where to fin...

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• Emissions Reduction Forcing Change

• Sep 11

• Bosch (15)
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...Emissions Reduction Forcing Change The ever cleaner winds of change A new European directive to reduce CO2 emissions comes into force in 2012. Bosch looks at measures manufacturers are taking to reduce emissions, and some of the emerging technology that you can expect to see soon. S...

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• Condenser corrosion possible issues

• Oct 18

• Nissens (25)
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...Condenser corrosion possible issues The condenser is placed at the front of the car and is typically attached to other heat exchangers in the engine compartment. The condenser is crucial for the AC system operation. It ensures that the refrigerant changes from a gas to a liquid form. This...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Volvo S40 clutch and DMF

• Feb 22

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch AcademyvVolvo S40 clutch and DMF In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Academy, REPXPERT Bob Carter is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) in a 2008 Volvo S40 1.8. With a little insight into this repair, an independent workshop will be able to confidently repl...

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• Filter Air Particulate System

• Jun 11

• eXponentia (29)
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...Filter Air Particulate System eXponentia looks at the Filter Air Particulate (FAP) system, the aims of the system and the opportunities it presents for the independent garage. I suspect few technicians would argue that diesel engines have changed beyond all recognition within the last 1...