...50 October/November 2024 AUTOBIZWorkshop equipment required • Vehicle lift (two post is the ideal choice).• Engine support.• Transmission jack.• Clutch alignment tool. Prior to starting the repair, it is good practice to scan the QR code on the LuK clutch box (Fig. 1) us...
...42 October/November 2024 AUTOBIZ When impurities develop in the system, the thin channels inside the condenser will quickly clog. This can restrict refrigerant flow, eventually reducing the unit's ability to exchange heat. In most cases, this will eventually cause overpressure in...
...Technical Messenger 09 | 2024 One air conditioning compressor, two systems Did you know that MAHLE offers air conditioning compressors that work seamlessly with R134a and R1234yf systems? But before you jump into installation, there are a few important things to keep in mind. While R134...
...This story really is a reminder that all vehicles come with a very comprehensive owner's manual. In this marvellous book, all the information that should be needed for the owner to happily drive around and control the vehicle, can be found. Apparently, many owners do not look into their ca...
...For many years now, manufacturers have implemented storage of data from pre-crash and post-crash events. This information is useful both to the manufacturer and the insurance investigation process. The SRS module stores this data in non-volatile EEPROM storage. Even in the event of a tota...
...Technical Messenger mahle-aftermarket.com very large lateral bending moment in the upper area of the valve shaft. Due to the recurring bending load, the valve tears off, falls into the combustion chamber, and is severely deformed by the piston and cylinder head.Typical damage scenari...
...Technical Messenger mahle-aftermarket.com Before installation One of the most important tasks before installing any air conditioning compressor is determining the correct oil quantity and adjusting it accordingly (see TM 03/2020). This also applies to compressors that have been filled...
...8 September 2024 AUTOBIZ M any years ago, I got the bootlace of my right boot caught in the door of the car I had just jumped in. Driving off posed no problems as my foot easily reached the accelerator. The difficulty came when I went to brake and found my foot was restricted...
...The cause of this fracture is that the fastening nut is over tightened during assembly. As a result, the nut turns together with the eccentric cam during tensioning, subjecting it to an even greater load. This produces too much resistance, causing the adjustment cam to crack ( Fig. A )....
...A potential problem arises when removing some belt pullet bolts. The locking fluid applied to the bolt's thread can accumulate in the threads of the crankshaft, making it extremely difficult to undo and fasten bolts. This can cause the bolt to fracture. Continental has some suggestions...