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• LuK Clutch Academy Audi A1 1.6TDi

• Jan 20

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Audi A1 1.6TDi This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason, replaces the clutch on a 2016 Audi A1, fitted with a 1.6 TDi. With a repair time of just five hours and a requirement for only minimal workshop equipment – a two-post lift, engine support, transmission jack, clutch a...

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• Citroen/Peugeot rear brake disc installation

• Jan 20

• Borg & Beck (26)
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...Citroen/Peugeot rear brake disc installation The gap between the wheel speed sensor and the sensing ring on a brake disc is very important to the correct operation of the ABS or other steering control systems. Borg & Beck detail what is needed in Citroën/Peugeot models to carry out a s...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi FWD

• Feb 20

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...LuK Clutch Academy Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi FWD This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2011 Ford Transit 2.2 TDCI front-wheel drive, which had covered more than 130,000 miles. The repair time is just over three-and-three-quarter hours and requires a wheel-free vehicle...

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• DMF Stress Testing

• Feb 20

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...DMF Stress Testing ZF Aftermarket has issued some useful advice to garages on how to conduct a DMF stress test, before embarking on the time consuming job of component removal and replacement. This simple advice could save garages a huge amount of time and save customers money. ZF says th...

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• Timing Belt Installation - Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSi

• Feb 20

• Dayco (52)
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...Timing Belt Installation - Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSi This step by step technical guide will help technicians through the process, avoiding complications and ensuring a first-rate outcome. As with all primary drive system jobs, always check the timing marks before removing the timing belt a...

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• Assembly camshaft damaged by timing belt failure

• Feb 20

• Autobiz (337)
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...Assembly camshaft damaged by timing belt failure Some camshafts are expanded with internal pressure to jam lobes into position Some camshafts are assembled from individual parts, instead of being machined as one piece A recent call at the Helpline was from a new member for assista...

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• Timing Belt Servicing 4T Best Practice

• Mar 20

• INA (25)
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...Timing Belt Servicing 4T Best Practice REPXPERT Schaeffler is urging all technicians to follow its '4T' guidelines during the service and installation of belt systems and components. 4T was created by Schaeffler's team of REPXPERTs in a bid to boost service and installation best practic...

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• Best practice for brake calipers

• Mar 20

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...Best practice for brake calipers Brake calipers are often overlooked when it comes to servicing brakes. Shaftec explains best practice regarding calipers when servicing brakes, what to look for and how to handle the job properly. How a brake caliper works A brake caliper works by forci...

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• Function of the Secondary Air System

• Jun 20

• Pierburg (204)
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...Function of the Secondary Air System The secondary air system supplies ambient air to the exhaust when the engine first starts up, until the engine is warm enough for the oxygen sensor to take control over the combustion mixture A "rich mixture", i.e. a mixture with excess fuel, i...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi

• Jun 20

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi This month, REPXPERT, Alistair Mason, replaced the clutch assembly in a 2014 2WD Nissan Qashqai. The repair time is four-and-a-half hours, with the following workshop equipment required: two-post vehicle lift, engine support, transmission jack...