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• Autodata Mercedes Vito SRS warning lamp on

• Apr 18

• Autodata (54)
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...We recently had a call from a garage regarding a 1992 Mercedes SL500 model W129. The customer had been having flat battery issues for some time. He took the vehicle to his local garage for checks on the battery and charging system, which passed without any problems found. On questioning th...

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• Toyota Auris: Steering operation not smooth when turning

• Apr 18

• Autodata (54)
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...Toyota Auris: Steering operation not smooth when turning Question: A customer has noticed that their 2013 Toyota Auris' steering operation is not as smooth when manoeuvring or parking as it used to be. Recently the driver's footwell carpet has been wet after heavy rain but we are unsu...

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• Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell May 2018

• Apr 18

• Autobiz (337)
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...Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell May 2018 Tales from the workshop Opel Combo - Steering Rack Surprise The steering rack had excessive rust in the unit cause by a lack of lubrication following a boot replacement The driver of this 2008 Vauxhall Combo van, had been unhappy with the steeri...

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• Timing Belt Guide - Citroën Saxo (S0, S1) 1.4-liter VTS with engine code KFX, KFW (TU3JP)

• Apr 18

• Contitech (157)
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...1 /6ContiTech: Expert Tips for Changing Timing Belts• Detailed instructions for CT 607 WP1 timing belt kit in a Citroën Sax\ o (S0, S1) 1.4-liter VTS with engine code KFX, KFW (TU3JP)• ContiTech shows how to avoid errors when changing beltsSignificant errors are frequently committ...

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• Engine Valve Removal, Testing and Fitting Tips

• Aug 16

• MAHLE (144)
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...www.mahle-aftermarket.comVALVE FITTING1. REMOVAL2. TESTING3. FITTING✔ Remove the cylinder head as per manufacturer specifications. ✔ Mark all parts and note the installation direction. ✔ Do not place the removed cylinder head on its end face as this could damage the valve. ✔...

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• Engine Valves - Fitting Recommendations and Technical Terms

• Jun 16

• MAHLE (144)
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...DdL77orNon-mag -netic stem and headMagnetic stem and headDdL7Magnetic stemNon-mag-netic headDdLSodium, lique\fes at 9 7. 5 ° CMono-metallic valveBi-metallic valveSodium-filled hollow valveTypes and technical termsMono-metallic valvesare produced efficiently in a hot-extrusion process or...

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• Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell June 2018

• May 18

• Autobiz (337)
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...VOLVO S60 - Lumpy tick-over and into Limp Mode The throttle body sits below the manifold and can only be accessed once the manifold is off The owner of this 2001 Volvo S60 2.0l had been experiencing a problem with a lumpy tick-over for some time now, but things were getting worse. Then t...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Volvo V50

• May 18

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Volvo V50 This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2010 Volvo V50, fitted with a 1.6TDi. The car had covered slightly less than 160,000 miles and reportedly suffered from the clutch 'slipping'. This engine is common between Volvo, Ford, Mini, Mazda...

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• AC Servicing - system flushing

• May 18

• Nissens (25)
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...AC Servicing - system flushing To perform properly, the AC system must be clinically clean inside the loop. Refrigerant and lubricant working in high temperatures and pressures, as well as components with precise mechanisms (compressor, expansion devices), require cleanliness for optima...

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• Common turbo problems - REA/SREA failure modes

• May 18

• Melett Ltd. (7)
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...Common turbo problems - REA/SREA failure modes Rotary Electronic Actuators (REA) or Simple Rotary Electronic Actuators (SREA) are fitted to many variable geometry turbos and control the variable vane movement. This TechTip from Melett explores the benefits of the these actuators, and poss...