...A blocked DPF can cause turbo failure There are many articles and technical documents relating to how a faulty turbo can lead to DPF damage. However, the DPF is actually responsible for more turbo related failures than you might think. Here Melett explore what effect a blocked/partially...
...Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell SMART Car - Unusual ABS Symptoms The old corroded reluctor ring was replaced with a new one curing the problem This 2007 Smart Fortwo was in our workshop because the owner was complaining of a power loss problem. He informed us that the power loss was acc...
...Pressure oil filling on reconditioned engines SI 1639 For technical personnel only! Page 1/2 Pressure oil filling on reconditioned engines Situation: After an engine has been completely overhauled, the plain bearings may be damaged immediately during initial start-up. The rea...
...Fitting error causing engine coolant to leak onto alternator can cause belt slip on a 2001-09 Mini R50/R52/R53 with 1.6 &1.4 petrol engines. All vehicles with W10 engine code are affected from 2003 onwards. Alternators fitted to the above vehicle are being returned under warranty af...
...Accessory Belt Drive Systems Gates Training Have you ever heard a belt squeal? To learn why belt preventative maintenance is so important, watch this short video that will show how belt performance is critical for all the accessories in the Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS). If the belt...
...Heavy-Duty Accessory Belt Drive Systems (ABDS) and Belt Noise Today's Heavy-Duty Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS) has tremendous strain on it, particularly as the accessories cycle on and off. Is your belt making noise? Watch to learn what creates this noise along with the corrective ac...
...How Fast Heat Develops When a Belt Slips Video shows how fast heat can develop when a belt slips. This heat migrates right into the accessory bearing, creating grease boil out and failure....
...Accessory Belt Drive System - Animation Check out this animated depiction of the Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS) and its failure modes as well as the effects of these failure modes....
...Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS) Preventative Maintenance Have you ever heard a belt squeal? To learn why belt preventative maintenance is so important, watch this short video that will show how belt performance is critical for all the accessories in the Accessory Belt Drive System (...
...Alternator Decoupler Pulley Inspection and Replacement Did you know that some solid alternator pulleys have been replaced by a patented pulley technology that is an important part of the drive system design? These new high tech alternator decoupler pulleys (ADPs) allow the belt to powe...