...Tensioner problemsContinental has many technical bulletins to help mechanics avoid installation problems. Here are two of them. More help for mechanics can be found at Continental-Engineparts.com.See this and 1,000s more Te c h Tips on TechTips.ie58 December 2021/January 2022 AU...
...Workshop equipment required: Gearbox removal With the vehicle at ground level placed on the lift, slacken both front wheels and the hub nuts, open the bonnet and remove the battery and battery tray (Fig. 1). This provides access to the top of the gearbox, where the gear cables can be d...
...The owner of this 2010 Opel Astra 1.6 was one of the good guys, who regularly checked the coolant and oil levels at least once a month. He had noticed that the coolant level was dropping, and took to checking this every couple of weeks. It now needed topping up every week and so he thought...
...Ford Focus Zetec - Easier cam timing A friend in need is a friend indeed it is said. A good friend of mine owns a 2007 Ford Focus Zetec, which was just coming due for the timing belt replacement. While telling me the job was due, he seemed to have persuaded me to carry out the replaceme...
...Mercedes C-Class - Flickering tail light TThe owner of this 2008 Mercedes C220 CDi was told by his neighbour that when he followed him the other evening the rear lights were flickering and flashing around, like a 60s disco. He popped along to let me have a look and sure enough with the...
...When Codes Lie A recent case on a 2017 Ford Transit 2.0 Ecoblue with a fault code for a faulty injector circuit. The faults were P126A and P126D on the cylinders 1 and 4 input circuits. The technician followed the usual process of resistance testing both injectors. Both passed the test....
...Autobiz Helpline Climate control systems and LIN components A recent case on climate system issue gave us something different that was unexpected. A Nissan Note 2014, the customer complaint was that the system would not blow cold with the temperature set to minimum. The first...
..."Suspension fundamentals" presented by the BILSTEIN Academy - Installation tips Mistakes in the workshop are frustrating, and generally cost money in the end. But when it comes to shock absorber and suspension servicing, mistakes are avoidable. Rainer Popiol from the BILSTEIN Academy: "...
...Technical Messenger 08|2021 Important steps when replacing a filter-drier or accumulator In order to keep your refrigerant dry and clean, make sure your filter-drier and accumulator are performing at their highest capacity! Therefore it is important to prevent both from reaching their sat...
...How to check and replace your brake fluid Keeping brake fluid healthy is fundamental to braking performance. Learn what to look out for and how to replace a car's brake fluid with this instructional video. ▁▃▅ LEARN MORE ▅▃▁ ◄ Get Trained ► Garage Gurus: our world-cl...