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• Function of the Secondary Air System

• Jun 20

• Pierburg (204)
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...Function of the Secondary Air System The secondary air system supplies ambient air to the exhaust when the engine first starts up, until the engine is warm enough for the oxygen sensor to take control over the combustion mixture A "rich mixture", i.e. a mixture with excess fuel, i...

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• Opel Evergreen 1.7D Setting Correct Belt Tension

• Sep 12

• Dayco (52)
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...Opel Evergreen 1.7D Setting Correct Belt Tension The Opel evergreen 1.7-litre diesel engine has been a regular fixture in a number of configurations in many Opels for more than a decade. The design of the timing belt tensioner has gone from fully fixed, to a spring-loaded version, requi...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi

• Jun 20

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi This month, REPXPERT, Alistair Mason, replaced the clutch assembly in a 2014 2WD Nissan Qashqai. The repair time is four-and-a-half hours, with the following workshop equipment required: two-post vehicle lift, engine support, transmission jack...

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• Overrunning Alternator Pulleys (OAP)

• Jun 11

• INA (25)
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...Overrunning Alternator Pulleys (OAP) Dealing with an OAP Steve Carolan of INA & FAG explains the purpose, testing and replacement of Overrunning Alternator Pulleys (OAPs) and their cousins, the Overrunning Alternator Decoupler(OADs) The function of the Overrunning Alternator Pulley...

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• Petrol Engine EGR Feedback

• Nov 13

• Autobiz (337)
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...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,...

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• Piezo Common Rail Injectors

• Oct 12

• Bosch (20)
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...Piezo Common Rail Injectors Piezo common rail injectors may seem to be the same as older injectors, but they are very different. Bosch raises an important safety issue that every mechanic should be aware of. During a recent training course, an older member of the group asked me, “...

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• Problems Starting a 2.4D Transit?

• May 13

• Valeo (135)
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...Problems Starting a 2.4D Transit? Valeo technical have received a number of calls regarding an issue with Ford Transit 2.4 diesels, that are not starting once a conversion clutch and flywheel kit has been fitted. Here are some of the common problems that they have found, with a remedy for...

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• Radiator Electrolysis and Corrosion

• Jun 12

• Autobiz (337)
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...Radiator Electrolysis It can happen very quickly, even in a matter of weeks or even days. A perfectly good radiator can develop pin-hole leaks that are an indicator of possible electrolysis. Harbour Radiator’s Garry O’Brien, explains what to look for and how to prevent it from...

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• Tech Bits with Tim Stock from December 2018

• Nov 18

• Autobiz (337)
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...Understanding Long Term Fuel Trim - a hidden gem that will save you time and money Long term fuel trim (LTFT) is a powerful PID in the diagnostic data that is often overlooked or ignored by many technicians. Here are 2 recent examples of the power of LTFT data that can make early diagno...

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• Replacing HID Lamps

• Jun 11

• OSRAM (1)
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...Safely Replacing HID Lamps The replacement of HID Xenon bulbs is growing. Gas discharge bulbs have been in use since 1991. Initially reserved only for the luxury car market, they now appear as standard and options, in an increasing number of midsized cars. A High Intensity Discharge (HID)...