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• Timing Belt Guide Fiesta 1.4 Diesel

• Jul 13

• Dayco (52)
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...Timing Belt Guide Fiesta 1.4 Diesel Belt replacement on the 1.4 litre diesel engine can sometimes be problematic, so Dayco has issued a technical bulletin to guide technicians through the process and avoid some common problems. These instructions are for the following Makes/Models: Citr...

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• Timing belt installation VW 2.0 TDi

• Jun 14

• Dayco (52)
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...Timing belt installation VW 2.0 TDi The popular 2.0 TDI engine used in several VW Group models can cause problems, if the correct procedure is not followed during the installation of a replacement timing belt kit. In the worst case, incorrect installation can result in the system failur...

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• Resetting a Corolla ESP torque sensor

• Jun 14

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...Resetting a Toyota Corolla ESP torque sensor A 2007 Corolla was brought to A.D.S Ryan recently with no power steering assistance. Seamus Ryan recounts the steps needed to get the car back on the road, and explains some EPS basics. The Corolla was brought to our garage because their w...

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• DPF cleaning made easy

• Jul 14

• JLM (3)
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...DPF cleaning made easy Diesel particulate filters (DPFs) trap soot in diesel exhaust and then burn it, leaving only ash and fine particulates. The problem for most Irish drivers is that DPFs were not designed for slower and stop/go driving, which eventually fills then clogs the DPF. JLM...

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• An Overboosted Mitsubishi L200

• Jun 14

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...The Mitsubishi L200 pick-up is well known for its ruggedness and load lugging capabilities. The example in question is a 2003 model, which is regularly put to work pulling a mini digger in addition to other ground work duties. The vehicle has covered over 140,000 miles and was still going...

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• Cooling problems - symptom or cause

• Dec 14

• Gates (127) Contact
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...Cooling problems - symptom or cause Symptom or cause - can you tell the difference? Gates has some tips for mechanics when cooling systems problems arise. If the temperature gauge on a vehicle is continuously in the red, a new publication from Gates will help. Diagnostics Made Easy...

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• Can a service cause poor running?

• Dec 14

• TEXA (5)
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...Can a service cause poor running? In some cases, servicing a car can result in it running very poorly, to the extent that it can enter “Limp Home” mode. TEXA’s Dave Gordon explains how this can happen to you. The advancement in the ECU’s ability to control ever increasing amo...

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• Types of Lambda Sensors

• Oct 14

• NGK (22)
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...Types of lambda sensors Lambda sensors, also known as oxygen or O2 sensors, have evolved in design as better control is required and newer technology is developed. NGK/NTK describes the types used to date. Zirconia Binary Type Under the metal protective end of the sensor, there is a...

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• BMW Air bag fault from an unlikely source

• Oct 14

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...BMW Air bag fault from an unlikely source A 2009 BMW 520D was brought to A.D.S Ryan recently with an air bag light on. Seamus Ryan recounts the steps, including a simulated circuit, that made the repair possible. The BMW 520D was brought into our work shop with the air bag light on...

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• Oscilloscope basics explained

• Oct 14

• Autobiz (337)
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...Oscilloscope basics explained Getting to grips with some Oscilloscope terminology and basic settings will go a long way towards demystifying this essential diagnostic tool. eXponentia explains some of these basics. The difference in using an oscilloscope and a multi-meter to measur...