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• LuK Clutch Academy Peugeot 5008 1.6HDi

• May 19

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...LuK Clutch Academy Peugeot 5008 1.6HDi This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch in a Peugeot 5008 Semi-Automatic 1.6 HDi. The semi-automatic gearbox in the 2012 model is actually a manual gearbox with an automatic shift and clutch actuation. While it is a significant jo...

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• AC troubleshooting - expansion valve malfunction

• May 19

• Nissens (25)
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...AC troubleshooting - expansion valve malfunction The expansion valve controls refrigerant flow according to evaporator temperature and the load and cooling demand of the AC system. Nissens explains the symptoms of a failing expansion valve and what steps to take in diagnosing and repair...

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• Pressure Waveform Analytics with Frank Massey

• Jun 19

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Pressure waveform analytics At Autoinform Live in Cork last April, Frank Massey's presentation was on compression evaluation. Frank recently attended a presentation by Brandon Steckler on pressure waveform analysis, and here reflects on how this can help you in mechanical diagnosis. Let'...

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• LuK?Clutch Academy Peugeot Bipper 1.2 D

• Jun 19

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...LuK Clutch Academy Peugeot Bipper 1.2 D This month, REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a Peugeot Bipper 1.2D. The Bipper is a popular small van with many companies, including motor factors. On this occasion, Alistair completed the job using a scissor lift, but a two...

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• Turbocharger system air leaks

• Sep 19

• Nissens (25)
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...Turbocharger system air leaks The turbocharger forces extra air into the engine's combustion chamber, increasing engine efficiency and power output. The turbo operates in demanding conditions, and relies on various systems in the vehicle. Regular vehicle service is of crucial importance...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Navara 2.5 DDTi

• Sep 19

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...LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Navara 2.5 DDTi REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a Nissan Navara 2.5 DDTI, which had covered more than 103,000 miles. Following complaints of the clutch 'slipping', his assessment confirmed the cause, and a clutch and...

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• Battery care, maintenance & diagnosis

• Sep 19

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Battery care, maintenance & diagnosis The vehicle battery is a critical integrated component of the electronics network. Increasingly, it also is responsible for the total electromotive force in electrical vehicles. I will comment on this development later! Despite this, it remains litt...

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• Tales from the Helpline September 2019 - Intermittent Faults - AdBlue overview

• Aug 19

• Autobiz (337)
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...Intermittent Faults One of the most challenging issued faced by technicians is the intermittent fault that only occurs rarely, but has a big impact on the performance of a customer's car. It disappears just as fast, leaving behind it only a fault code. On investigation of the fault code,...

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• Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell from September 2019

• Sep 19

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...Peugeot 206 - Seriously Overdue Radiator The radiator was rotten to the core, and even the best additive wasn't going to make it a serviceable unit The owner of this 2006 Peugeot 206 Sport was not the kind to spend money unnecessarily on his motor. The radiator began to leak over a year...

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• Autodata - Seat Leon - Metallic noise from front wheels

• Aug 19

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...Autodata - Seat Leon - Metallic noise from front wheels Question: A customer's 2011 Seat Leon is in for service and the owner has reported a metallic noise from the front wheels whilst driving or manoeuvring. We have heard the metallic noise and have checked the front brake pads and dis...