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• Diagnosing Intermittent Faults

• Sep 16

• TEXA (5)
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...Diagnosing Intermittent Faults An intermittent fault can be the hardest to track down and fix. If you can’t observe the fault, you are only guessing what might be going wrong. TEXA’s Dave Gordon recounts two recent situations where he encountered a sporadic fault and the steps that...

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• LuK Clutch Academy 2WD Hyundai Tucson 2.0P

• Sep 16

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy 2WD Hyundai Tucson 2.0P Compact SUVS are quite a popular choice of vehicle and the chance of one arriving at your workshop is highly likely. The LuK technical team takes a look at a 2WD 2.0 petrol clutch replacement on the Hyundai Tucson. The vehicle is probably fi...

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• Turbo refitting

• Sep 16

• Melett Ltd. (7)
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...Turbo refitting There are many simple checks to carry out before a turbo is installed, which help prevent catastrophic failure and unexpected repair costs. Here, Gary Brook, Technical Engineer at Melett, shares his knowledge and experience of how to avoid contamination during refitting....

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• LuK Clutch Academy Citroen C5 2.0 HDi (RHZ)

• Oct 16

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Citroen C5 2.0 HDi (RHZ) The LuK technical team takes a closer look at the 2.0HDI engine (RHZ) from a Citroen C5, which is fitted with a Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) and pull type clutch (LuK Installed part 623304100) that should take about 6 hours to replace. This artic...

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• Turbo intercoolers under pressure

• Oct 16

• Nissens (25)
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...Turbo intercoolers under pressure Nissens A significant portion of the current car parc is fitted with a turbo and that will continue to grow. With an increased focus on the environment, as well as greater attention to engine downsizing and fuel economy, the intercooler is being pushed...

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• Fundamental Scope tests

• Oct 16

• PicoScope (102)
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...Fundamental Scope tests An oscilloscope is a versatile tool that can be used in a variety of ways. PicoScope has details on some of these diagnostic tests, where a scope can be used to help you in everyday tasks. Relative Compression Test Used to check suspected compression problems...

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• Removing seized nuts near fuel lines

• Nov 16

• Autobiz (337)
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...Removing seized nuts near fuel lines When faced with the problem of removing a rusted, frozen nut or bolt in an inaccessible space, near a fuel line, the traditional approach of using an Oxy-Acetylene torch is not recommended. Using a torch in a confined space vastly increases the con...

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• Checking a power supply - Eure!Car Tech Blog Revision

• Nov 16

• Eurecar (12)
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...Checking a power supply - Eure!Car Tech Blog Revision Here is a recent post from the Eure!Tech Blog that will take you back to basics, to help you improve your diagnosing skills. We are going to do a bit of revision, and what better example than a common occurrence: A vehicle comes i...

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• Cooled exhaust gas recirculation function and application

• Nov 16

• Pierburg (204)
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...Cooled exhaust gas recirculation function and application Ever more stringent emission regulations require a constant improvement in pollutant reduction methods. For diesel engines, this particularly applies to a further reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx). Pierburg explains how cooled e...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Grand Vitara 1.6P G16B engine

• Nov 16

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy - Grand Vitara 1.6P G16B engine The LuK technical team takes a closer look at the Suzuki Grand Vitara, this one had covered close to 130,000 miles of harsh use through its service life. Because of this type of useage, it's important that particular attention is taken...