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• Cooled exhaust gas recirculation EGR

• Feb 18

• Pierburg (204)
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...Cooled exhaust gas recirculation EGR 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). Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) can play a s...

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• Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell February 2018

• Feb 18

• Autobiz (337)
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...BMW 120D - Failed dual mass flywheel The DMF had collapsed and this was most apparent around the centre bearing The owner of this 2008 BMW 120D had to abandon her vehicle in the car park, because she couldn't select a gear. Even though the clutch operation felt normal, when attemptin...

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• BMW?Lighting - A repeat offender

• Feb 18

• Autobiz (337)
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...BMW Lighting - A repeat offender Over the last year, we have a high number of help line calls for various BMW models with lighting, window and wiper issues. All these systems are connected to the FRM (Footwell) module. This module is located on the right hand side, under the dash on...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Picanto 1.1 Petrol G4HG

• Feb 18

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Picanto 1.1 Petrol G4HG This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaces the clutch on a 2006 Kia Picanto, fitted with a 1.1 G4HG engine. For this type of repair, a two-post ramp, transmission jack and an engine support that locates on the front sub frame are required....

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• EGR Troubleshooting basics

• Feb 18

• Pierburg (204)
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...EGR Troubleshooting basics Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is a reliable and practice-proven method of emission control. As a result of exhaust gas, the oxygen content in the air-fuel mixture is reduced and the combustion temperature in the cylinders are lowered. Pierburg explains the bas...

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• Timing chain replacement VW Polo 1.2 BMD engine

• Mar 18

• Contitech (157)
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...Timing chain replacement VW Polo 1.2 BMD engine When the timing chain is replaced, serious mistakes are often made. Timing chains can lengthen as their service life increases, affecting the cylinder charge, gas exchange processes and consequently, emissions performance. The time required...

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• Premature starter failure from contamination

• Mar 18

• Autobiz (337)
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...Premature starter failure from contamination Contamination from foreign material and fluids can cause damage to the internal parts of a starter, often bringing about an premature failure of the starter. Rotating electrics specialist Rhino Automotive has advice, on what to look out for, to...

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• INA Belt Academy - Rover Freelander 2.2 TD4

• Mar 18

• INA (25)
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...INA Belt Academy Freelander 2.2 TD4 This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing belt and water pump on a Land Rover Freelander 2, which was fitted with a 2.2 TD4 engine and had covered more than 124,000 miles. The 2.2 common rail turbo diesel Ford Duratorq was co...

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• Autodata Volvo XC60: Abnormal noise from engine bay when driving

• Mar 18

• Autodata (54)
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...Autodata Volvo XC60: Abnormal noise from engine bay when driving Question: A customer of ours has a 2011 Volvo XC60, and they are complaining of an abnormal noise from the engine bay when driving. We have heard the noise on a road test, but we are having difficulty finding the source of t...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Renault Modus 1.4P

• Apr 18

• LuK (131) Contact
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...Luk Clutch Academy Renault Modus 1.4P This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaces the clutch on a 2005 Renault Modus, which was fitted with a 1.4 (K4J770) petrol engine, had covered more than 60,000 miles and suffered from clutch judder. For this type of repair, a two-post ramp, engi...