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• LuK Clutch Academy - 2013 Opel Movano 2.3D

• Sep 20

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...REPXPERT Alistair Mason, replaces the clutch on a Opel Movano 2.3 D, which had covered more than 140,000 miles. As is the norm with light commercial vehicles, the first job is to check the ramp's weight capability and how much equipment is in the back of the vehicle. The Movano has an '...

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• VAG Coolant Application Guide G12 G12++ G13

• Dec 13

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...VAG  Coolant Application Guide G12 G12++ G13 The days when coolant was the same from car to car are long gone. The reason for the differences in coolant comes down to simple chemistry, as J&S Automotive explains. For many years, the same basic coolant was used for every vehicle on the...

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• VAG brake light switch fault

• Apr 17

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...VAG brake light switch fault The switches for the VAG Group brake lights are very delicate and much care should be taken when replacing them. In this specific case, we are going to talk about repeated incidents relating to the brake light switch and in passing, we will explain how to ad...

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• Timing Belt Installation Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCi

• Sep 20

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...As with all primary drive system jobs, the work should be undertaken when the engine is cold, so ideally the vehicle will not have been run for at least four hours. Remove the cowling from within the front wheel arch of the driver's side to expose the auxiliary belt system. Slacken the aux...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Corsa 1.2P (Z12XEP)

• May 17

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...LuK Clutch Academy Corsa 1.2P (Z12XEP) The Opel Corsa, launched in 1993 (also known as the Corsa B), is still proving to be a familiar sight on today's roads. Available with five different engine variations and a range of trim options, this LuK Clutch Academy pertains to a 2007 model w...

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• Non-Starting but Cranking Honda with Programmed Fuel Injection - PGMFi

• Sep 20

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...Tales from the Helpline A Non-Starting but Cranking Honda with Programmed Fuel Injection - PGMFi 56 October/November 2020 AUTOBIZ See this and 1,000s more Tech Tips on TechTips.ieIn the early 80's, Honda developed a digital port fuel injection system that incorporated an ign...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost

• Sep 23

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...Clutch Replacement Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) in a 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost that has covered more than 86,000 miles. The customer reported that the vehicle was difficult to get into gear and the initial diagn...

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• Focus C-Max 1.6 Ti timing belt fitting guide

• Oct 15

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...Focus C-Max 1.6 Ti timing belt fitting guide Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt on a Focus C-Max 1.6-liter Ti with engine code HXDA or SIDA. ContiTech experts provide a step-by-step explanation of the correct changing procedure to help you avoid any...

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• Brake Pad Damage & Causes

• Sep 23

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...Brake Pad Damage & Causes Damage to the brake pads can cause adverse and undesirable effects, along with accelerated brake wear and reduced performance. This pictorial guide from Bosch shows some more common damage types, along with recommendations to correct the cause of the brake pad...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Kia Cee'd 1.6 CRDi

• Oct 15

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...Kia Cee'd 1.6 CRDi LuK Clutch Academy The Kia Cee'd is a small family hatchback with various engine and body styles. Launched in 2006, it has become increasingly popular on Irish roads. LuK technical takes a closer look at a clutch replacement and offers some handy hints to garages lookin...