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• LuK Clutch Academy - 2005 BMW X3 2.0D

• Mar 21

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy - 2005 BMW X3 2.0D REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the clutch and dual mass flywheel in a 2005 BMW X3 fitted with a 2.0 diesel engine. The X3 shares the same platform as the 3 Series, so if you’ve replaced a clutch on one of these, everything will look pretty famil...

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• VW Golf Mk VII - Wheel Bearing installation

• Apr 21

• Dayco (52)
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...Starting with the front axle, first loosen the centre driveshaft fastening by removing the wheel and its centre emblem, refitting it and lowering the vehicle back to the ground. Once loosened, raise the vehicle, remove the wheel again and disconnect the brake wear sensor cable and detach...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - VW Transporter T5 2.0TDi

• Apr 21

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...Workshop equipment needed: Gearbox removal Open the bonnet and, for safety reasons, disconnect the negative battery lead and then remove the gear linkage cables from the gearbox. To remove the front sub-frame, raise the vehicle lift to waist height, remove both front wheels, disconnect...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Mini One (R52)

• Jun 21

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...LuK Clutch Academy - Mini One (R52) REPXPERT Alistair Mason, is replacing the clutch assembly in a 2008 Mini One (R52), that has covered more than 72,000 miles. The customer had reported that the clutch was “slipping” under load, and a short road test confirmed the clutch was at the e...

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• Continental timing belt guide - Fiat Doblo 1.6D Multijet

• Jun 21

• Contitech (157)
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...Continental timing belt guide - Fiat Doblò 1.6D Multijet Continental timing belt guide - Fiat Doblo 1.6D Multijet Fiat 1.6 D Multijet diesel engines are installed in many vehicles. To ensure that the belt change operation goes smoothly, ContiTech experts provide a step-by-step explanati...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Mokka 1.7 CDTi

• Aug 21

• LuK (131) Contact
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...The following workshop equipment is required: With the vehicle positioned on the ramp with the front wheels removed, remove the steering column to steering rack pinch bolt located in the driver's foot well, and disconnect the steering column from the rack. Open the bonnet, disconn...

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• VAG Tensioners OE Differences by design

• Aug 21

• Gates (127) Contact
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...Strongline explains why the OE tensioner that comes off the car might look different to the Gates OE quality replacement that’s inside the PowerGrip box. Vehicle manufacturers commission a range of component designs from different suppliers as a matter of routine, for logistical reaso...

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• Timing Belt Installation - Nissan Juke 1.5D

• Oct 21

• Dayco (52)
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...Timing Belt Installation - Nissan Juke 1.5D The 110hp 1.5L (K9K) diesel engine in the 2012 Juke is used extensively across the Dacia/Nissan/Renault model line., so it is likely to be familiar to workshops. It is also high on the warranty log, so it clearly presents challenges for technici...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Citroen C4 Picasso

• Oct 21

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy - Citroën C4 Picasso LuK Clutch Academy - Citroen C4 Picasso REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch assembly on a 2007 Citroën C4 Grand Picasso, fitted with a 1.8-litre 16 valve petrol engine. The parts were ordered ready for the job, the service informati...

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• Tensioner problems

• Nov 21

• Contitech (157)
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...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...