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• LuK Clutch Academy BMW Z4

• Oct 18

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...LuK Clutch Academy BMW Z4 This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2007 BMW Z4. Launched in 2002, the Z4 has been fitted with various engine types – either 4 or 6 cylinder inline configurations – but has always been rear-wheel drive. Replacing the clutch, includ...

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• Belt in Oil Technical Update

• Feb 22

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...Autoinform Live Dublin 2022 Belt in oilvTechnical update Dayco is highlighting the importance of regular maintenance in line with the VMs scheduled service intervals, to ensure the ongoing reliability of 1.2-litre ‘PureTech’ engines. Used in multiple PSA applications, as an example...

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• Fitting a Tricky Fuel Filter: Citroen, Ford, Mazda, Peugeot and Toyota

• Oct 13

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...Fitting a Tricky Fuel Filter As fuel filter development progresses in parallel with vehicle engine requirements, WIX tells us more about this technology and shares one example of how to overcome a tricky installation procedure on a variety of models.  Fuel filters play a key part in...

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• Modern Battery Testing

• Oct 18

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Autoinform Live Ireland Frank Massey Autoinform's Frank Massey talks about current battery technology and testing. Not only has the battery's importance been elevated, its construction has also changed and therefore, testing and servicing batteries has become more technically challeng...

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• Fitting Tips for Shocks & Coil Springs

• Apr 13

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...Fitting Tips for Shocks & Coil Springs Replacing Shocks and coil springs is relatively straight forward, but best practices should be followed. KYB provides some basic tips and techniques for replacing worn shock absorbers and coil springs. Shock Absorbers • Don't hold the pi...

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• Getting Timing Belt Tension Right - 1.7L TD Opel Isuzu

• Apr 13

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...Getting Timing Belt Tension Right - 1.7L TD Opel Isuzu Problems persist with the premature failure of the belt and tensioner on the 1.7-litre turbo diesel engine used in many Vauxhall/Opel and Isuzu vehicles. Following the prescribed belt and tensioner change instructions is key to making...

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• Recalibration of Sensors

• Apr 13

• eXponentia (29)
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...Have You Tried Recalibration?  Modern cars are more complex, as well as less fault tolerant. Sometimes fault codes are created by unknown circumstances, not because of a true fault. eXponentia’s Steve Carter relates a few instances where the fault might be considered to be phan...

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• Daewoo/Chevrolet Matiz - 0.8litre manifold repair kit

• Jul 15

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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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• Installing Daytime Running Lights

• Jun 11

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...Installing Daytime Running Lights Philips outlines the benefits of Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), their correct installation and the potential profit opportunity they present. DRL installation in 9 steps Each of the Philips DayLight DRL kits is installed in the same way and contains two l...

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• LuK Clutch Academy VW Transporter

• Jul 15

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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...