...Renault 1.9 dCi timing belt guide The 1.9-litre dCi diesel engine used in the Laguna, Espace, Master, Trafic and the Opel Movano/Vivaro, features a timing belt driven water pump. Since the job also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommends also replacing the au...
...A Citroën Relay on and off again A Citroen Relay on and off again A second-hand engine, a replacement gear box, and a new EGR valve and probably even more to consider. Autoinform’s Frank Massey describes a Citroën Relay with some interesting problems, and the clues and fixes that...
...Troubleshooting guide Lambda Sensors Lambda sensors play a vital role in reducing exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, as well as optimising engine performance, but how can you tell if they need replacing? Alan Povey, technical expert at DENSO helps you diagnose the most common faul...
...Mercedes C220 CDi LuK Clutch Academy Introduced in 2000 to replace the aging W202 range, the Mercedes C Class W203 is a proven contender for the competitive executive compact market. As many vehicles are no longer covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, this makes the Mercedes a perfect...
...Toyota D-4D Suction Control Valve Replacement Certain models of Toyota fitted with the 2.0 D-4D engine, can suffer from malfunctioning Suction Control Valves (SCV), causing running issues such as a sudden lack of power, which can be intermittent, and often puts the engine management lig...
...Common Rail Diagnostics The efficient and complete combustion of an oil based fuel is fraught with problems. It’s pretty much certain that additives, rather than thermal emission control, will dominate the current and near future diesel development. Autoinform’s Frank Massey describ...
...DSG filter & oil servicing A direct-shift gearbox (DSG) is an electronically controlled gearbox with 2 clutches, or in other words two manual gearboxes in one unit, controlled by electronics. Not a manual, but also not a traditional automatic gearbox, febi’s Collin Kennedy explains h...
...An Overboosted Mitsubishi L200 The Mitsubishi L200 pick-up is well known for its ruggedness and load lugging capabilities. The example in question is a 2003 model, which is regularly put to work pulling a mini digger in addition to other ground work duties. The vehicle had covered over...
...Sensing a commercial issue Written by Jim Gilmour - Blue Print Technical Consultant The complaint was that when driven, the engine would run for only a short time before losing power and coming to a halt – at idle the engine would sometimes surge then stall. Because the company did...
...Hyundai i40 Braking Tradition... Charles Figgins Blue Print’s Technical Consultant. The Hyundai i40 saloon and tourer estate are a clear measure of how serious a player Hyundai is these days. Designed specifically for the European market, the i40, with its keen pricing, good look...