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• Cooled exhaust gas recirculation function and application

• Nov 16

• Pierburg (199)
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...Cooled exhaust gas recirculation function and application 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). Pierburg explains how cooled e...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Opel Vivaro 2.5DTi

• Sep 17

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Vivaro 2.5 DTi The Vivaro is a popular van, especially among tradesmen and fleet van operators. The platform for the Vivaro is also shared with Renault and Nissan, so the opportunity for clutch replacement is likely. The LuK technical team take a look at the clutch re...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Grand Vitara 1.6P G16B engine

• Nov 16

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy - Grand Vitara 1.6P G16B engine The LuK technical team takes a closer look at the Suzuki Grand Vitara, this one had covered close to 130,000 miles of harsh use through its service life. Because of this type of useage, it's important that particular attention is taken...

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• Clutch component failure diagnosis

• Sep 17

• Borg & Beck (26)
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...Borg & Beck Borg@Beck Borg and Beck Clutch component failure diagnosis Despite the complex nature of the modern clutch system, many technicians remain under the misapprehension that clutch replacement is a simple and straightforward affair. However, with clutch replacement now oft...

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• Installation tip for timing belt kit CT 957 K1 – WP4:

• Dec 13

• Contitech (157)
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...Installation tip for timing belt kit CT 957 K1 – WP4: e.g. Audi / VW / Skoda / Seat 1.4 /1.6 16V Power Transmission Group Automotive Aftermarket ContiTech Power Transmission Group Philipsbornstrasse 1, D-30165 Hannover Tech. Hotline +49 (0)511 938 -5178 E-mail: frank.wissbroecker@ptg.co...

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• Timing Chain Replacement Best Practice

• Sep 17

• FAI (38)
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...Timing Chain Replacement Best Practice FAI To install a replacement timing chain kit is a costly process, which should not be undertaken as a simple remove and replace,. There must be a methodical approach to identify the cause of the original failure. Not to do so will only cause a repe...

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• VW electronic timing setting

• Dec 23

• Contitech (157)
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...Good mechanics instinctively know what feels right. However, the bolts for the electronic camshaft adjustment in many 1.0-1.6l TSI engines from Volkswagen (EA211) cannot be tightened accurately enough by hand. This precision is of vital importance, as the innovative combustion process of t...

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• Engine management - Past and future - Frank Massey

• Apr 19

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Engine management - Past and futureI have long accepted that nothing stands still for long in this industry. Just when you think you have a grasp of the subject, something is sure to upset it. Nothing illustrates this more than power train diagnostics. Initially called fuel injection, late...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Citroën DS3 1.2 VTi

• Dec 23

• REPXPERT (27)
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...REPXPERT Clutch Academy Citroën DS3 1.2 VTi Workshop equipment required Vehicle lift Transmission jack Engine support Clutch alignment tool Gearbox removal With the vehicle positioned on the lift, and the bonnet opened, disconnect the battery. Raise the vehicle lift to gain ac...

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• Timing belt guide 2008 Beetle 1.9 TDi

• May 17

• INA (25)
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...Timing belt guide 2008 Beetle 1.9 TDi INA describes steps needed to replace the timing belt and water pump on a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 TDI (BSW engine). Volkswagen released the new Beetle in 1997. Based on a Golf platform, there are two body styles, coupe and convertible. This...