...Nissan Micra Alternator ADN11105 / ADN11110 / ADN11112 / ADN11113 We have experienced several instances where the above alternators have been fitted to a Nissan Micra and have appeared not to be charging the battery. Our investigations have shown that, in most cases, the problem is due to...
...INF040 Toyota Supra 3.0i Head Gasket Replacement We have encountered several instances of head gasket failure on the Toyota Supra 3.0 turbo and non turbo models resulting from engine overheating. It is our understanding that, if the engine is allowed to overheat, cylinder head distortion...
...Toyota Celica 2.0 GT Injection (ST182/3S-GE) CV Joints Difficulty is often encountered removing the original CV joint from the driveshaft on the above application. This is because the manufacturer uses a ‘heavy duty’ type internal circlip to retain the joint. It is sometimes n...
...Some models of Toyota Carina E were manufactured with two types of steering rack, listed in the Blue Print catalogue as ‘+ZF’ (for the ZF branded rack) or ‘-ZF’ (for the Japanese sourced rack). Although outwardly the track rod ends are the same size and shape, the Z...
...Isuzu Trooper Water Pump Application ADZ99107 We have been informed of several instances of water pump bearing failure on Isuzu Trooper 3.1DT models where a pump designed for use on the 2.8 model (ADZ99107) has been used. Please note that the current Blue Print catalogue application MUST...
...Toyota Carina E Front Lower Wishbone (Arm) ADT38646 & ADT38647 Blue Print now stock a Lower Front Wishbone for the Toyota Carina E. This is suitable for all models with the exception of the GTi version. Toyota build the Carina E in the UK and in Japan. The 17 character long Vehicle Id...
...INF062 Toyota Brake Hose Identification Please note that on some Toyota brake hose applications a choice of brake hose types will be given. The difference is in the female connection ‘seat’ where one is concave and the other is convex. Blue Print will catalogue this choice as...
...INF063 Mitsubishi Rear Wheel Bearing Kit Replacement Rear Wheel Bearing Kit ADC48311 It may be necessary on some vehicle fitments to re-shim the rear wheel bearing pre-load. This is done with the use of shimming snap rings A, and shimming gaskets B. These are not supplied in the wheel be...
...INF067 Subaru 'L' Series CV Joint Replacement The Blue Print catalogue is researched from O.E and is correct for “Right first time” replacement. You may encounter instances where the vehicle has already had a replacement drive shaft or where an alternative shaft was fi...
...INF087 Hyundai Santa Fe Dual Mass Flywheel Conversion Running Specification Change From Dual Mass to Single Mass flywheel by Hyundai Motors In cases where Hyundai have received complaints of premature clutch wear and burning, the dual mass flywheel & clutch assembly may have been repl...