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...Common rail diesel injection has been around for many years now, and technicians have been familiar with the processes required when diagnosing these systems… until now. The vehicle in question was a Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDi fitted with a KNWA engine built from 2010. The vehicle cut out whi...

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  • VAG Tensioners OE Differences by design

  • Aug 21

  • Gates (127) Contact
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...Strongline explains why the OE tensioner that comes off the car might look different to the Gates OE quality replacement that’s inside the PowerGrip box. Vehicle manufacturers commission a range of component designs from different suppliers as a matter of routine, for logistical reaso...

...Every year, with the onset of the hot weather, we are overwhelmed with requests for A/C system re-gassing. But this year we have been seeing more complex diagnostic issues appearing after a year of lockdown, vehicles have not been used as much, especially the climate control. In the pa...

...Mercedes C CLASS - Non start problem Normally, when the owner of a diesel complains of a starting problem, it is expected to be either low battery or fuel related. So I would expect the job to be either checking the charging rate or the glow plugs. The owner of this 2008 Mercedes C200 Ele...

...Opel Corsa - An easily fixed oil leak Oil leaks can often be very tricky to track down and sometimes difficult to fix. Replacing an oil seal will not always remedy the problem if the system is pressurising. What may appear to be a straightforward job is not always so. The first proble...

...One of my regulars asked me if I would connect up his 2004 VW Golf 1.9 TDi to my scanner, in an attempt to try and identify an ongoing problem he had been having. Every now and again, the engine would start to behave in an erratic fashion and the Check Engine light would come on. The...

...Technical MessengerBefore installing Visco® fans and clutches, it is es-sential to ensure that the components have been properly stored and transported. There are two types of radiator fan: fans with an electric motor and Visco® fans driven directly from the internal combustion engine...

...Technical MessengerFinding out the correct oil quantity is absolutely key to avoiding consequential damage when replacing an air conditioning compressor. Always flush the refrigerant circuit As a general rule, the refrigerant circuit must always be flushed if an air conditioning compressor...

...Technical MessengerIf there are problems with the oil pressure after an oil and filter change in engines of the EA888 series, a missing standpipe is usually responsible.Function of the standpipeA spring-loaded standpipe made of plastic sits in the reception flange of the engine accessory h...

...Technical MessengerFollowing turbocharger damage, the charge air cooler must always be checked and, depending on the extent of the damage, replaced if necessary.Turbochargers and charge air coolersTurbochargers are among the most heavily stressed components in an engine. Since they're also...



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