...Changing the front brake discs and brake pads on an Audi A6 Part 2...
...Secondary air system – tips for troubleshooting In our last newsletter, we presented a video podcast in which we outlined the principles of the secondary air system. Our new video podcast provides tips on troubleshooting. Secondary Air pump testing secondary air pump screeching...
...Oscilloscope basics explained Getting to grips with some Oscilloscope terminology and basic settings will go a long way towards demystifying this essential diagnostic tool. eXponentia explains some of these basics. The difference in using an oscilloscope and a multi-meter to measur...
...Completion of cylinder heads for utility vehicles In this podcast, you will learn which installation steps and inspections are required when assembling new cylinder heads. Replacing valves Replacing valve guides Valve recess valve tightness test valve grinding Knowledge tra...
...Vacuum pumps: Damage from lack of lubricating oil insufficient oil Improper oil In our podcast "Vacuum pumps - Damage due to lack of lubricating oil" we show the importance of oil supply and oil quality for vacuum pumps. A worn vacuum pump will not supply sufficient vacuum. Si...
...Diesel Engine EGR Feedback Diesel Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) is different in some respects to petrol engines, but it still works in the same basic way. This Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) guide to CI, or diesel EGR feedback systems, will help you understand how it works and...
...Technical training should never be viewed as a unproductive expense, it should always be seen as an investment. Getting trained on how to deal with and find faults in modern vehicle systems, keeps you and your business up to date with changing technology. It is chargeable and will create e...
...Petrol Engine EGR Feedback Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) has been around for many years, but just like any system, it has evolved and variations have been designed by various manufacturers. This Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) guide to the basic variations of EGR feedback systems,...
...Understanding Electric Parking Brakes Electric parking brakes have been around for more than a few years now, and they are becoming more common. To help you better understand how they work, Autodata offers some details on the basics of the these parking brakes. Electric parking brakes (EP...
...Vacuum pumps -- Basic information In our new podcast we present the basic information about vacuum pumps, including models and applications. Vacuum pumps can be found in every diesel vehicle and in many direct injection petrol engines: they create vacuums for brake boosters and many pn...