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• The Misunderstood HID Bulb

• Jul 13

• Ring Automotive (4)
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...The Misunderstood HID Bulb High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamp bulbs, for some mechanics, are a misunderstood product, often referred to as “scary and expensive bulbs”. Ring Automotive explains the basics of theses bulbs, removing all mystery and misconception. High Intensity Di...

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• Brake Disc Damage & Causes

• Aug 23

• Bosch (20)
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...Brake Disc Damage & Causes Damage to the friction surface on a brake disc can cause adverse and undesirable effects, along with accelerated brake wear and reduced performance. This pictorial guide from Bosch shows some more common damage types, along with recommendations to correct the...

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• Thinking Through DMFs

• Mar 13

• LuK (131) Contact
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...Thinking Through DMFs When a car comes into your garage and you think the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) is the cause of the rattle, do you jump right in and change it? Or would you take a few moments and analyse the situation? Schaeffler’s Malcolm Short, has some thoughts about what you...

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• Blue Print Clutch Clinic - BMW Mini

• Jul 20

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...Clutch Clinic BMW Mini After getting the vehicle into the workshop and onto the ramp, the bonnet was opened, and the battery was dis-connected. The battery is located in front of the bulkhead under an access panel below the windscreen. Working from the top, the coolant expansion tank wa...

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• LuK Clutch Academy - Audi A1 1.6TDi

• Aug 23

• REPXPERT (32)
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...Clutch Replacement Audi A1 1.6TDi REPXPERT Alistair Mason is investigating a clutch fault on a 2013 Audi A1 1.6 TDI that has covered more than 45,000 miles. The car was booked in to investigate clutch slip and a short test drive confirmed the problem, so the customer was advised clutch...

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• Timing Chains and Proper Lubrication

• Oct 12

• FAI (38)
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...Timing Chains and Proper Lubrication Timing chains have made a come back and are now common on new vehicles. While they are very strong and fit for purpose, they do require proper oil lubrication, as FAI Autoparts points out. Timing chains have become the preferred choice for engine manuf...

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• Fiat Ducato 2.3D timing belt guide

• Sep 15

• Dayco (52)
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...Fiat Ducato 2.3D timing belt guide The 2.3-litre diesel engine is used in the popular Fiat Ducato since 2002 and equivalent Iveco Daily from 1999. Dayco recommend that all the systems' components - timing drive and auxiliary drive - be replaced at the same time. This step-by-step technic...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTi

• Feb 18

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTi This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on an Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI, while also taking a close look at a modified concentric slave cylinder (CSC) replacement. With the vehicle positioned on the...

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• Strut top mount replacement

• Sep 15

• febi (168)
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...Strut top mount replacement Often overlooked, until it's obviously worn out, the strut top mount has an effect on many other parts and overall safety. Here febi explains some problems that can be avoided by changing them in time. The strut top mounting contributes to a car's suspension s...

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• Turbo damage from foreign objects

• Feb 18

• Melett Ltd. (7)
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...Turbo damage from foreign objects When a turbocharger fails, the failure is almost certainly the result of some external fault or pressures. Melett explains how to recognise turbocharger damage from foreign objects and how to prevent it from occurring. Turbochargers are manufactured...