...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell Peugeot 306 - Charging Problem The battery terminal was the cause of all the problems This 1998 Peugeot 308 diesel had been suffering from sluggish starting for a while. The owner decided that the battery must be the source of the problem an...
...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell BMW M5 - Spark Plug Replacement The rear plug on the nearside bank is the most difficult to replace When I first entered the motor trade, if a set of spark plugs lasted for 12,000 miles without a hiccup they were doing well. Modern spark p...
...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell VW Touareg - Centre Prop-shaft Joint Failure Volkswagen Touareg - Centre Prop-shaft Joint Failure With the prop-shaft separated the centre bearing can be replaced When the centre prop-shaft joint on this 2006 VW Touareg failed, producin...
...Tales from the Autobiz Technical Helpline Tim Stock Silicate beads in coolant reservoir can clog a heater matrix The silicate beads, ( at arrow), can migrate to the heater matrix and cause blockages It is that time of year when we are getting calls about poor heating systems and how...
...Tales from the Autobiz Technical Helpline Tim Stock How does it boost? - Turbo boost knowledge critical to a proper diagnosis Knowing how each component in a system works can be critical for a proper diagnosis The importance of knowing the basics on what every system you are diagnosi...
...Propshaft coupling inspection & replacement https://youtu.be/rnpt6AIV2DU In this video we inspect and replace the prop-shaft coupling, which is also known as a torsional flexible rubber disc, this forms part of the vehicle’s driveline. This part is commonly used in many rea...
...Recommendations for the correct fitment of CVJ'sNever use a CV joint that has suffered an impact, even if there is no apparent damage.HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONSAlways hold the CV joint by the connecting shaft and the tulip section to stop the joints from pulling apart and damaging the int...
...CV BOOTS Possible causes of damageCVJ – ENG/03 – 05/2019Damage Grease leakagePresence of grease under the clamp.1- Bad clamping 2- Bad clamp or bad boot position3- Tear boot4- Shock on the boot clamp2Boot reversionCauses: 1- Bad handling 2- External damage/aggression3- Str...
...MEYLE offers an oil change kit for the BMW ZF6HP19 6-speed automatic transmission. We will show you step by step how to change the oil in this gearbox. Note: The manufacturer's information mentioned refers to the information provided by the vehicle manufacturer and must be followed. https...
...MEYLE offers a mechatronic valve body gasket for the BMW ZF6HP19 6-speed automatic transmission. If this is defective, this can lead to unusual switching operations. We will show you step by step how to change the mechatronic valve body gasket the right way. Tip: Meyle Part 300 930 0019 /...