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...Peugeot 206 - Seriously Overdue Radiator The radiator was rotten to the core, and even the best additive wasn't going to make it a serviceable unit The owner of this 2006 Peugeot 206 Sport was not the kind to spend money unnecessarily on his motor. The radiator began to leak over a year...

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  • LuK Clutch Academy Renault Modus 1.4P
  • Apr 18

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...Luk Clutch Academy Renault Modus 1.4P This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaces the clutch on a 2005 Renault Modus, which was fitted with a 1.4 (K4J770) petrol engine, had covered more than 60,000 miles and suffered from clutch judder. For this type of repair, a two-post ramp, engi...

...Autodata - Seat Leon - Metallic noise from front wheels Question: A customer's 2011 Seat Leon is in for service and the owner has reported a metallic noise from the front wheels whilst driving or manoeuvring. We have heard the metallic noise and have checked the front brake pads and dis...

...Clutch component failure diagnosis part 2 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 often taking several hours, it's impera...

...Audi Q7 - Noise from the front suspension Question: A customer of ours has a 2008 Audi Q7 and they are complaining of an abnormal noise from the front suspension when driving over rough roads. We have heard the noise on road test, but cannot pin point the source of the noise with a visu...

...Trouble Tracer Brake Pads Brake specialists Ferodo have produced a useful fault diagnosis chart to highlight the issues that can result from incorrect brake pad fitment, pad handling and other brake problems. Below are some of the examples from the chart. Pad Contamination (1)
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...LuK Clutch Academy Civic 2.2 CTDi REPXPERT Alistair Mason, is replacing the clutch & dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a 2007 Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi that has covered just under 73,000 miles. The vehicle has been booked in to investigate a rattle/knock from the engine & also clutch judder when pu...

...Brake pads - use related damage Brake pads are subjected to extreme conditions during ordinary service. Mintex details some types of physical damage that can be seen on brake pads, possible causes and what types of damage are acceptable. Surface cracks on friction material Surface cra...

...DPF Regeneration Modes A Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) traps soot that naturally occurs during normal diesel combustion. Several modes are used by manufacturers to burn the trapped soot into ash. Ryan Automotive's Seamus Ryan provides an overview of the various modes and how they func...

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  • A Mazda without a spark
  • Dec 15

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...A Mazda without a spark A Mazda MX-5 (MK2) was coming out of hibernation to enjoy the brief spring sunshine. The owner noticed that their pride and joy was not performing as well as it should. After a bit of tinkering, changing the spark plugs and the air filter, they decided to take it...



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