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• Clutch component failure diagnosis part 2

• Apr 18

• Borg & Beck (26)
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...Clutch component failure diagnosis part 2 Despite the complex nature of the modern clutch system, many technicians remain under the misapprehension that clutch replacement is a simple and straightforward affair. However, with clutch replacement now often taking several hours, it's impera...

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• Trouble Tracer - Brake Pads

• Apr 18

• Ferodo (22)
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...Trouble Tracer Brake Pads Brake specialists Ferodo have produced a useful fault diagnosis chart to highlight the issues that can result from incorrect brake pad fitment, pad handling and other brake problems. Below are some of the examples from the chart. Pad Contamination (1)
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• LuK Clutch Academy Volvo V50

• May 18

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Volvo V50 This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2010 Volvo V50, fitted with a 1.6TDi. The car had covered slightly less than 160,000 miles and reportedly suffered from the clutch 'slipping'. This engine is common between Volvo, Ford, Mini, Mazda...

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• AC Servicing - system flushing

• May 18

• Nissens (25)
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...AC Servicing - system flushing To perform properly, the AC system must be clinically clean inside the loop. Refrigerant and lubricant working in high temperatures and pressures, as well as components with precise mechanisms (compressor, expansion devices), require cleanliness for optima...

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• Common turbo problems - REA/SREA failure modes

• May 18

• Melett Ltd. (7)
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...Common turbo problems - REA/SREA failure modes Rotary Electronic Actuators (REA) or Simple Rotary Electronic Actuators (SREA) are fitted to many variable geometry turbos and control the variable vane movement. This TechTip from Melett explores the benefits of the these actuators, and poss...

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• Autodata - Opel Astra-K: Brakes binding

• May 18

• Autodata (54)
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...Opel Astra-K: Brakes binding Question: We are having difficulty finding the cause of a brake binding fault on a 2015 Opel Astra. The brakes are being lightly applied without the pedal being depressed. We have checked the brake calipers and they are not sticking. Can you assist us? Answ...

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• Modern DPF Terminology

• Jun 18

• Autobiz (337)
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...Components of a typical DPF systems with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) After Treatment Devices: Systems for the removal of pollutants from exhaust gases once they have left the combustion chamber, such as Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF's) and Catalytic Converters. CO2 - Carbon...

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• Choosing an Oscilloscope

• Jun 18

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...Choosing an Oscilloscope Have you ever looked at an oscilloscope and been bewildered by the different specifications? Sampling, Bandwidth, Differential or Single Ended, Resolution, Input Voltage, and the list goes on. Ryan's Automotive's Seamus Ryan explains some of the basic terminology...

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• INA Belt Academy VW Scirocco 2.0TDi

• Jun 18

• INA (25)
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...INA Belt Academy VW Scirocco 2.0TDi This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the timing belt and water pump on a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. The car was fitted with a 2.0 TDi common rail engine (engine code CFHC), had covered slightly more than 70,000 miles and was replaced due to adv...

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• Clutch component failure diagnosis part 3

• Jun 18

• Borg & Beck (26)
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...Clutch component failure diagnosis part 3 Despite the complex nature of the modern clutch system, many technicians remain under the misapprehension that clutch replacement is a simple and straightforward affair. However, with clutch replacement now often taking several hours, it's impera...