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• An Astra lacking power

• Dec 15

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...An Astra lacking power A 2003 Opel Astra 1.7DTI was lacking power, and the customer had been told that the engine ECU was suspected of being faulty, as it wasn't switching the boost control solenoid. Seamus Ryan of Ryans Automotive recounts how the true cause of the problem was easily d...

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• Turbo failure: causes and repair

• Dec 15

• MAHLE (144)
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...Turbo failure: causes and repair Damage to the turbine is one of the primary reasons behind poor turbo performance, or even complete component failure. Mahle explains how contamination, of some form, is generally responsible, and steps to take after a failed turbo has been replaced....

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• LuK Clutch Academy VW Crafter CR 35TDi

• Dec 15

• LuK (131) Contact
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...VW Crafter CR 35TDi LuK Clutch Academy The Volkswagen Crafter, launched in 2006, is becoming a popular commercial vehicle on Irish roads and is available in many model ranges. LuK takes a look at the CR35TDi LWB in this handy guide on clutch replacement. The Crafter is a re-badged...

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• Correctly diagnosing turbo overspeeding

• Jan 16

• Melett Ltd. (7)
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...Correctly diagnosing turbo overspeeding When a turbocharger fails, the failure is almost certainly the result of some external fault or pressures. Melett explains the causes of turbocharger overspeeding and how to diagnose them. Common Turbo Failures Common turbo failure modes create m...

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• Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB petrol timing belt guide

• Jan 16

• Dayco (52)
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...Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 TB petrol timing belt guide The 1.4-litre TB petrol engine used in the MiTo, features a timing belt driven water pump. As replacing the belt also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommend that all the systems' components - timing drive and auxi...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Honda Jazz II (GD) 1.4P

• Jan 16

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Honda Jazz II (GD) 1.4P The Honda Jazz has been around since 1982, with various engine options including a hybrid. LUK's Malcolm Short takes a look at the 02-08 Honda Jazz II (GD) 1.4 petrol, installing LUK Repset 619308900, and offers handy hints to carry out the repa...

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• Eure!Car Tech Blog highlights

• Jan 16

• Eurecar (12)
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...Eure!Car Tech Blog highlights The Eure!Tech Blog covers a number of problems that mechanics are facing on a daily basis. The Blog can be read at www.euretechblog.ie, and is updated on a regular basis. Here are just a few of the problems and solutions posted recently. Kia Sorento and Sant...

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• Eure!Car Tech Blog highlights Agila/Corsa no start & overrunning alternator pulleys (OAPs)

• Mar 16

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...Eure!Car Tech Blog highlights Agila/Corsa no start & overrunning alternator pulleys (OAPs) The Eure!Tech Blog covers a number of problems that mechanics are facing on a daily basis. The Blog, which is updated on a regular basis, can be read at www.euretechblog.ie. Here is a sample of a fe...

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• Diagnosing wide band O2 sensors

• Mar 16

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...Diagnosing wide band O2 sensors Blue Print Technical Consultant Jim Gilmour, takes a look at 4 Wire Wide Band Oxygen Sensors, how they work and how to correctly diagnose faults. Despite what the experts say, oxygen sensor diagnosis is not easy. When an oxygen sensor fails completely,...

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• Timing belt clinic Peugeot 206 1.4 HDi 8HX/8HZ

• Mar 16

• INA (25)
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...Timing belt clinic Peugeot 206 1.4 HDi 8HX/8HZ Timing belt replacement is due every 140-160,000 miles, or 10 years whatever comes first, depending on date of manufacture, but always check the manufactures recommendations. INA takes a closer look at this popular model. The 1.4 HDi engine...