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• LuK Clutch Academy - Audi A1 1.6TDi

• Aug 23

• REPXPERT (27)
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...Clutch Replacement Audi A1 1.6TDi REPXPERT Alistair Mason is investigating a clutch fault on a 2013 Audi A1 1.6 TDI that has covered more than 45,000 miles. The car was booked in to investigate clutch slip and a short test drive confirmed the problem, so the customer was advised clutch...

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• Timing Chains and Proper Lubrication

• Oct 12

• FAI (38)
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...Timing Chains and Proper Lubrication Timing chains have made a come back and are now common on new vehicles. While they are very strong and fit for purpose, they do require proper oil lubrication, as FAI Autoparts points out. Timing chains have become the preferred choice for engine manuf...

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• Fiat Ducato 2.3D timing belt guide

• Sep 15

• Dayco (52)
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...Fiat Ducato 2.3D timing belt guide The 2.3-litre diesel engine is used in the popular Fiat Ducato since 2002 and equivalent Iveco Daily from 1999. Dayco recommend that all the systems' components - timing drive and auxiliary drive - be replaced at the same time. This step-by-step technic...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTi

• Feb 18

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTi This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on an Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI, while also taking a close look at a modified concentric slave cylinder (CSC) replacement. With the vehicle positioned on the...

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• Strut top mount replacement

• Sep 15

• febi (162)
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...Strut top mount replacement Often overlooked, until it's obviously worn out, the strut top mount has an effect on many other parts and overall safety. Here febi explains some problems that can be avoided by changing them in time. The strut top mounting contributes to a car's suspension s...

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• Turbo damage from foreign objects

• Feb 18

• Melett Ltd. (7)
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...Turbo damage from foreign objects When a turbocharger fails, the failure is almost certainly the result of some external fault or pressures. Melett explains how to recognise turbocharger damage from foreign objects and how to prevent it from occurring. Turbochargers are manufactured...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Freelander 2 TD4

• Jan 19

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Freelander 2 TD4 REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2008 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4, fitted with a 2.2 TDI engine. This clutch replacement job can be completed in 5 hours. With the vehicle positioned on the vehicle lift, open the bonnet, remove the b...

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• Torque and Power 2

• Apr 12

• Autobiz (321)
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...Torque and Power 2 In the March issue of Autobiz, part one of this Tech Tip explained the differences and relationship between torque and power. In this second installment, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) sets out to further examine the nature of torque and power in diesel and p...

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• Keeping a new turbo healthy

• Sep 15

• MAHLE (139)
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...Keeping a new turbo healthy The causes of turbocharger damage generally do not lie in the turbocharger itself. If the actual cause of failure is not remedied, then the new turbo will probably fail. In order to save time, nerves, and money, it is advisable to identify the actual cause of d...

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• Cooled exhaust gas recirculation EGR

• Feb 18

• Pierburg (199)
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...Cooled exhaust gas recirculation EGR Ever more stringent emission regulations require a constant improvement in pollutant reduction methods. For diesel engines, this particularly applies to a further reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx). Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) can play a s...