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• LuK Clutch Academy Audi A1 1.6TDi

• Jan 20

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Audi A1 1.6TDi This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason, replaces the clutch on a 2016 Audi A1, fitted with a 1.6 TDi. With a repair time of just five hours and a requirement for only minimal workshop equipment – a two-post lift, engine support, transmission jack, clutch a...

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• Citroen/Peugeot rear brake disc installation

• Jan 20

• Borg & Beck (26)
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...Citroen/Peugeot rear brake disc installation The gap between the wheel speed sensor and the sensing ring on a brake disc is very important to the correct operation of the ABS or other steering control systems. Borg & Beck detail what is needed in Citroën/Peugeot models to carry out a s...

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• Peugeot 306 - Charging Problems

• Jan 20

• Autobiz (337)
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...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell Peugeot 306 - Charging Problem The battery terminal was the cause of all the problems This 1998 Peugeot 308 diesel had been suffering from sluggish starting for a while. The owner decided that the battery must be the source of the problem an...

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• BMW M5 - Spark Plug Replacement

• Jan 20

• Autobiz (337)
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...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell BMW M5 - Spark Plug Replacement The rear plug on the nearside bank is the most difficult to replace When I first entered the motor trade, if a set of spark plugs lasted for 12,000 miles without a hiccup they were doing well. Modern spark p...

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• VW Touareg - Centre Prop-shaft Joint Failure

• Jan 20

• Autobiz (337)
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...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell VW Touareg - Centre Prop-shaft Joint Failure Volkswagen Touareg - Centre Prop-shaft Joint Failure With the prop-shaft separated the centre bearing can be replaced When the centre prop-shaft joint on this 2006 VW Touareg failed, producin...

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• Silicate beads clogging heater matrix

• Jan 20

• Autobiz (337)
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...Tales from the Autobiz Technical Helpline Tim Stock Silicate beads in coolant reservoir can clog a heater matrix The silicate beads, ( at arrow), can migrate to the heater matrix and cause blockages It is that time of year when we are getting calls about poor heating systems and how...

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• How does it boost? - Turbo boost knowledge critical to a proper diagnosis

• Jan 20

• Autobiz (337)
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...Tales from the Autobiz Technical Helpline Tim Stock How does it boost? - Turbo boost knowledge critical to a proper diagnosis Knowing how each component in a system works can be critical for a proper diagnosis The importance of knowing the basics on what every system you are diagnosi...

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• Recurring Brake Judder

• Jan 20

• Apec Braking (40)
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...Case study: Recurring Brake Judder.Issue date: 06 January 2020Technical Guide.Originally the vehicle was taken into the garage to replace a worn set of front discs and pads. After replacing the parts, the vehicle was test driven and the garage satisfied with the work that had been done. Th...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi FWD

• Feb 20

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi FWD This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2011 Ford Transit 2.2 TDCI front-wheel drive, which had covered more than 130,000 miles. The repair time is just over three-and-three-quarter hours and requires a wheel-free vehicle...

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• DMF Stress Testing

• Feb 20

• ZF (1)
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...DMF Stress Testing ZF Aftermarket has issued some useful advice to garages on how to conduct a DMF stress test, before embarking on the time consuming job of component removal and replacement. This simple advice could save garages a huge amount of time and save customers money. ZF says th...