...LuK Clutch Academy Berlingo 1.6 HDi REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch in a 2012 Citroën Berlingo van, that has covered nearly 218,000 miles. The customer had reported that the clutch was ‘slipping’, which a short road test confirmed. With a scheduled book time of six...
...Rear Bearing Installation 2018 Toyota Yaris (P13) Despite the fact that wheel bearing replacement is a relatively common task within the workshop, there is still some confusion among technicians between the different wheel bearing technologies and the fitting procedures that need to be...
...Correct liquids for cooling The use of non-recommended coolant, tap water, or other unacceptable fluids in a cooling system can cause significant and costly damage to the cooling system and the engine as well. Dave Talbot, NRF Technical Specialist explains some common mistakes to avoid...
...Replacing the battery on a modern vehicle is no longer a straightforward fit-and-forget task. On vehicles with advanced technology, such as Start-Stop, battery replacement can be complex and time consuming. Ian Newham, Training Manager for GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK, explains the difference...
...LuK Clutch Academy Peugeot 206 1.1P This month, Alistair Mason, inspects a 2005 1.1 petrol Peugeot 206, which had covered more than 75,000 miles. It was difficult to get the vehicle into gear, as the clutch was not fully disengaging and there was a 'scrapping' noise emanating from the bel...
...Timing Belt Installation VOLVO D5 The 2.0 and 2.4-litre diesel D5 engines, used over time by Volvo in almost every variant in the manufacture's range, but notably in the popular XC60 and XC90 siblings, features a timing belt driven water pump. As replacing the belt also requires the auxi...
...The Honda CR-V, launched in 1995, is a popular multi-purpose vehicle that’s now onto its fourth generation. LuK takes a look at the clutch replacement on the third generation 2.2cdti model. No special tools are required to complete the repair but you need to support the engine, gearbox a...
...Many of our customer enquiries are related to the technical data for our fuel pumps for small series or special applications. The following selection of pumps for universal use is intended as a decision-making aid for finding the suitable pump for the relevant requirements. These pumps ar...
...There are some common faults associated with the charging system on Opel applications using the Isuzu 1.5 and 1.7 diesel engines. Blue Print gives some pointers to correctly diagnosis charging system faults prior to replacing the alternator, and to assist in the prevention of further probl...
...When emission regulations changed in 2011, vehicle manufacturers changed their designs to comply. These changes brought about a greater need to use the proper engine oil for each application. Granville oil explains some of the specifications of 5W/30 oil and their meaning. Regulations chan...