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• Mini Active Vehicle Safety (AVS) Systems

• Oct 14

• Blue Print (201) Contact
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...Active vehicle safety systems have been developing at a rapid rate in recent years. Systems such as Anti-lock Brakes, Traction Control, Stability Control, Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Emergency Brake to name but a few. These systems have been designed to help the driver avoid acci...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - 2008 Ford Focus 1.6

• Feb 21

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...LuK Clutch Academy 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 REPXPERT's Alistair Mason, replaces the clutch in a 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 (petrol), which has covered more than 85,000 miles. With a book time of just shy of five hours and basic workshop equipment required, this is a profitable repair for any worksh...

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• Timing Belt Installation - Skoda Octavia

• Feb 21

• Dayco (52)
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...Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi - timing belt installation guide The 2.0-litre TDi diesel engine, used in the Octavia, 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 - primary...

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• Audi A4/A5 idle and BMW E39 display problems

• May 16

• Eurecar (12)
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...Eure!Car Tech Blog - Audi idle and BMW display The Eure!Tech Blog covers problems that mechanics are facing every day. The Blog, which is updated regularly, can be read at www.euretechblog.ie. Here are some recent posts on an Audi idle control malfunction and a fault with the BMW E39 pane...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Toyota RAV4

• Sep 17

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...LuK Clutch Academy Toyota RAV4 This Toyota Rav4, fitted with a 2.0 D4D, a Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) and permanent four-wheel drive, had covered more than 130,000 miles. The customer reported that the clutch was slipping under full load, which was confirmed by a road test. Scheaffler's Ma...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Navara

• May 16

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...LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Navara The Nissan Navara (D40) has proved a to be a popular pick-up truck. Unfortunately, the later 2.5 dCi model hasn't been without some problems, mainly due to overloading the vehicle. Because of this overloading, some owners have complained of burnt out clu...

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• AC Diagnostics - measuring pressures

• Sep 17

• Nissens (25)
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...AC Diagnostics - measuring pressures The working pressures diagnostics method, is an easy and cost effective way to troubleshoot major problems within the AC system. The temperature and pressure variations taking place inside the loop and within an AC cycle, are crucial for the refrige...

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• Troubleshooting Brake Pads

• May 16

• Autobiz (321)
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...Troubleshooting Brake Pads A thorough inspection of brake pads is very important to their proper operation and should be included with every brake service. In this Tech Tip, Juratek identifies common problems that may be encountered during brake servicing and the proper remedy. Taper...

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• Ford Smart Charge alternator problems

• Sep 17

• Autobiz (321)
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...Ford Smart Charge alternator problems There are a few things that a mechanic should know when diagnosing and testing Ford Smart Charge alternators. Rotating electrics specialist Rhino Automotive details a few things to look for when dealing with this slightly different charging system...

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• Diagnosing turbo damage from oil contamination

• May 16

• Melett Ltd. (7)
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...Diagnosing turbo damage from oil contamination Diagnosing turbocharger damage from oil contamination Common turbo failure modes create much discussion between Melett's technical department and their customers. To help identify common failures in warranty situations, and to provide advi...