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• Emissions Reduction Forcing Change

• Sep 11

• Bosch (20)
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...Emissions Reduction Forcing Change The ever cleaner winds of change A new European directive to reduce CO2 emissions comes into force in 2012. Bosch looks at measures manufacturers are taking to reduce emissions, and some of the emerging technology that you can expect to see soon. S...

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• Condenser corrosion possible issues

• Oct 18

• Nissens (25)
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...Condenser corrosion possible issues The condenser is placed at the front of the car and is typically attached to other heat exchangers in the engine compartment. The condenser is crucial for the AC system operation. It ensures that the refrigerant changes from a gas to a liquid form. This...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Volvo S40 clutch and DMF

• Feb 22

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch AcademyvVolvo S40 clutch and DMF In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Academy, REPXPERT Bob Carter is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) in a 2008 Volvo S40 1.8. With a little insight into this repair, an independent workshop will be able to confidently repl...

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• Filter Air Particulate System

• Jun 11

• eXponentia (29)
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...Filter Air Particulate System eXponentia looks at the Filter Air Particulate (FAP) system, the aims of the system and the opportunities it presents for the independent garage. I suspect few technicians would argue that diesel engines have changed beyond all recognition within the last 1...

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• LuK Clutch Academy BMW Z4

• Oct 18

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy BMW Z4 This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2007 BMW Z4. Launched in 2002, the Z4 has been fitted with various engine types – either 4 or 6 cylinder inline configurations – but has always been rear-wheel drive. Replacing the clutch, includ...

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• Belt in Oil Technical Update

• Feb 22

• Dayco (52)
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...Autoinform Live Dublin 2022 Belt in oilvTechnical update Dayco is highlighting the importance of regular maintenance in line with the VMs scheduled service intervals, to ensure the ongoing reliability of 1.2-litre ‘PureTech’ engines. Used in multiple PSA applications, as an example...

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• Fitting a Tricky Fuel Filter: Citroen, Ford, Mazda, Peugeot and Toyota

• Oct 13

• WIX (1)
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...Fitting a Tricky Fuel Filter As fuel filter development progresses in parallel with vehicle engine requirements, WIX tells us more about this technology and shares one example of how to overcome a tricky installation procedure on a variety of models.  Fuel filters play a key part in...

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• Modern Battery Testing

• Oct 18

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Autoinform Live Ireland Frank Massey Autoinform's Frank Massey talks about current battery technology and testing. Not only has the battery's importance been elevated, its construction has also changed and therefore, testing and servicing batteries has become more technically challeng...

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• Fitting Tips for Shocks & Coil Springs

• Apr 13

• KYB (115)
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...Fitting Tips for Shocks & Coil Springs Replacing Shocks and coil springs is relatively straight forward, but best practices should be followed. KYB provides some basic tips and techniques for replacing worn shock absorbers and coil springs. Shock Absorbers • Don't hold the pi...

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• Getting Timing Belt Tension Right - 1.7L TD Opel Isuzu

• Apr 13

• Dayco (52)
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...Getting Timing Belt Tension Right - 1.7L TD Opel Isuzu Problems persist with the premature failure of the belt and tensioner on the 1.7-litre turbo diesel engine used in many Vauxhall/Opel and Isuzu vehicles. Following the prescribed belt and tensioner change instructions is key to making...