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...Online Vehicle Manufacturers Information As more and more service information is made available on-line, Damien Curran from the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) navigates his way through some of the data and lets you know where you can find it. Technical documentation has always bee...

...Opel 1.8i 16V Timing Belt Replacement Guide The 1.8i 16V C 18 XE engine – with varying engine displacement – is used in a number of Opel models. Serious mistakes can be made when the tension pulley is adjusted. To ensure that changing these belts goes smoothly, ContiTech Pow...

...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...

...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...

...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,...

...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, “...

...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...

...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...

...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)...

...Smart battery charger With winter approaching, garages can expect an increase in the number of battery faults and repair jobs. Ring say their SmartChargePro range of battery chargers is the ideal tool to maximise customer service and profit during the winter season. Having a battery cha...



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