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• Petrol Engine EGR Feedback

• Nov 13

• Autobiz (321)
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...Petrol Engine EGR Feedback Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) has been around for many years, but just like any system, it has evolved and variations have been designed by various manufacturers. This Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) guide to the basic variations of EGR feedback systems,...

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• Piezo Common Rail Injectors

• Oct 12

• Bosch (15)
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...Piezo Common Rail Injectors Piezo common rail injectors may seem to be the same as older injectors, but they are very different. Bosch raises an important safety issue that every mechanic should be aware of. During a recent training course, an older member of the group asked me, “...

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• Problems Starting a 2.4D Transit?

• May 13

• Valeo (135)
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...Problems Starting a 2.4D Transit? Valeo technical have received a number of calls regarding an issue with Ford Transit 2.4 diesels, that are not starting once a conversion clutch and flywheel kit has been fitted. Here are some of the common problems that they have found, with a remedy for...

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• Radiator Electrolysis and Corrosion

• Jun 12

• Autobiz (321)
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...Radiator Electrolysis It can happen very quickly, even in a matter of weeks or even days. A perfectly good radiator can develop pin-hole leaks that are an indicator of possible electrolysis. Harbour Radiator’s Garry O’Brien, explains what to look for and how to prevent it from...

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• Tech Bits with Tim Stock from December 2018

• Nov 18

• Autobiz (321)
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...Understanding Long Term Fuel Trim - a hidden gem that will save you time and money Long term fuel trim (LTFT) is a powerful PID in the diagnostic data that is often overlooked or ignored by many technicians. Here are 2 recent examples of the power of LTFT data that can make early diagno...

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• Replacing HID Lamps

• Jun 11

• OSRAM (1)
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...Safely Replacing HID Lamps The replacement of HID Xenon bulbs is growing. Gas discharge bulbs have been in use since 1991. Initially reserved only for the luxury car market, they now appear as standard and options, in an increasing number of midsized cars. A High Intensity Discharge (HID)...

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• Engine and Chassis Mechanical Diagnostics

• Nov 18

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Engine and Chassis Mechanical Diagnostics Ahead of the Autoinform Live training event in Cork in April, Frank Massey wants to get you thinking about problems you are facing in your own garage. In particular, mechanical diagnostics covering the engine and the chassis. Without any doubt, t...

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• Smart battery charger

• Nov 12

• Ring Automotive (4)
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...Smart battery charger With winter approaching, garages can expect an increase in the number of battery faults and repair jobs. Ring say their SmartChargePro range of battery chargers is the ideal tool to maximise customer service and profit during the winter season. Having a battery cha...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Audi A3 1.6TDi

• Nov 18

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Audi A3 1.6TDi REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2014 Audi A3 1.6TDI, using Schaeffler's LuK 2CT repair solution. This clutch replacement job can be completed in six-and-a-half hours. Following complaints that this Audi A3 1.6 TDi was juddering when pu...

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• Steering & Suspension Basics

• Sep 12

• MEYLE (49)
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...Steering & Suspension Basics Many Irish roads present a serious challenge for cars. For many drivers, wear and tear on steering and suspension components is greater than what the car was built for. Meyle’s Heavy Duty (HD) range offers a longer life that will keep your customer...