...Tales from the workshop Steve Rothwell One of the tasks which we always carry out during an annual service, is the removal of the wheels. This is done for two reasons. The first is to have a good look at the brakes and the second is to ensure that the wheel will actually come off. This...
...Tales from the workshop Steve Rothwell Toyota Aygo - Wiring failure When the customer bought this 2015 Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVTi in to me, the engine was running ok, but the engine management light was glowing brightly, indicating a problem. The first move was, of course, to plug the Aygo...
...Tales from the workshop Steve Rothwell BMW 5 Series - Fallen Mirror Having been along to see me almost a year ago with the same issue the owner of this 2011 BMW 520D, had a problem with his rear view mirror. It had become detached from the windscreen and had fallen down, suspended only...
...EV and Hybrid heat pump system fundamentals Unlike a conventional vehicle’s A/C, the heat pump based system is capable of both heating and cooling. Nissens explains the key components of these new systems that are becoming more common, as more hybrid and electric vehicles are entering...
...LuK Clutch Academy Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDi REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch assembly on a 2013 Kia Ceed, which has covered more than 106,000 miles, after clutch slip was diagnosed. With a recommended repair time of three-and-a-half hours and all repair instructions available th...
...Depending on the flexible disc design, there are various indicators to show the correct installation direction of the new part. Four different examples are shown above. The projection of the metal bush must always enter the flange recesses (Fig.1). The arrows on the circumference must...
...Skoda Karoq Bushing Fitting...
...Volkswagen T-Cross Bushing Fitting...
...CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL To Fit: VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Mitsubishi VW T-Cross Volkswagen T-Cross Set engine timing to TDC before removing the transmission and old oil seal. Only fit the new oil seal with the special service tool to ensure correct engine operation.47899 37763 37746 49...
...39304 Water pump failure causing overheated engines A recent febi ProTip described the overheating problems that can indicate a broken water pump impeller. The problem can be seen on various Citroen, DS, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Lancia, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Opel, Peugeot and Toyota...