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• Strut top mount replacement

• Sep 15

• febi (170)
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...Strut top mount replacement Often overlooked, until it's obviously worn out, the strut top mount has an effect on many other parts and overall safety. Here febi explains some problems that can be avoided by changing them in time. The strut top mounting contributes to a car's suspension s...

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• Keeping a new turbo healthy

• Sep 15

• MAHLE (144)
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...Keeping a new turbo healthy The causes of turbocharger damage generally do not lie in the turbocharger itself. If the actual cause of failure is not remedied, then the new turbo will probably fail. In order to save time, nerves, and money, it is advisable to identify the actual cause of d...

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• Transit Mk 5 wheel bearing replacement

• Sep 15

• FAG (9)
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...Transit Mk 5 wheel bearing replacement Into its fifth generation since 1965, there are many Ford Transits on the road today. In this Tech Tip, LuK shows the easiest way, on the latest generation Transit from 2006, to replace a wheel bearing, a job some garages have been struggling with....

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• Focus C-Max 1.6 Ti timing belt fitting guide

• Oct 15

• Contitech (157)
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...Focus C-Max 1.6 Ti timing belt fitting guide Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt on a Focus C-Max 1.6-liter Ti with engine code HXDA or SIDA. ContiTech experts provide a step-by-step explanation of the correct changing procedure to help you avoid any...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Kia Cee'd 1.6 CRDi

• Oct 15

• LuK (131) Contact
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...Kia Cee'd 1.6 CRDi LuK Clutch Academy The Kia Cee'd is a small family hatchback with various engine and body styles. Launched in 2006, it has become increasingly popular on Irish roads. LuK technical takes a closer look at a clutch replacement and offers some handy hints to garages lookin...

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• Sensing a commercial issue

• Oct 15

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...Sensing a commercial issue An Isuzu N series fleet vehicle was giving trouble while being driven. The Isuzu 3 litre four-cylinder common rail engine was fitted with a 24V electrical system, which proves no problem to either G-Scan or G-Scan 2. Blue Print Technical Consultant Jim Gilmour e...

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• Timing belt guide Volvo XC90 2.4D INA

• Nov 15

• INA (25)
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...Timing belt guide Volvo XC90 2.4D The Volvo XC90 has proven to be a very popular vehicle since it was launched in 2002. The technical team at INA takes a look at the timing belt replacement guide and offer a few handy tips to assist the Irish independent aftermarket garage network....

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• MINI radiator fan failure

• Nov 15

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...MINI radiator fan failure The radiator fan resistor on the BMW Mini (2001 - 2006) can fail, resulting in one or both of the fan speeds no longer working, potentially causing overheating issues. Blue Print explains the steps to fix this problem. The resistor is attached to the radiato...

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• Petrol Injection systems explained

• Oct 15

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Petrol Injection systems explained While there has been a significant swing to diesel engines, both diesel and petrol engines have been changing, as more restrictive emissions standards come into effect. Autoinform's Frank Massey explains some aspects of petrol injection, which is set t...

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• A Mazda without a spark

• Dec 15

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...A Mazda without a spark A Mazda MX-5 (MK2) was coming out of hibernation to enjoy the brief spring sunshine. The owner noticed that their pride and joy was not performing as well as it should. After a bit of tinkering, changing the spark plugs and the air filter, they decided to take it...