...Problem The engine cooling fan is constantly running, poor heater performance or the engine is overheating. The engine warning lamp is illuminated - related to the symptoms listed above. These possible fault codes may be stored in the engine ECU: P0597 - Thermostat heater control syst...
...Leak from Oil Filter Housing - VAG 1.6 & 2.0 TDi Problem Oil leaking from the engine oil filter housing. Cause The oil filter cap and housing, which is made from a hard and durable thermoplastic, becomes weak or damaged following repeated unscrewing and tightening. This is most lik...
...Febi ProTip 109394, 173133,36634 Oil Filter, Oil Filter Cap, Oil Filter Housing To Fit: Various Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda models fitted with the 1.6 and 2.0-litre TDi engine. Problem The engine is overheating, the coolant temperature gauge reads over 110° C and the inter...
...Blue Print ProTip ADM58089, ADM58096 To fit: Ford, Mazda and Volvo (various models) Control Arm Bush Worn Problem Uneven tyre wear and misalignment of the front suspension. Cause The lower suspension control arm bush is worn. Solution Blue Print provides an economic...
...Continental Contitech Technical info 75 Water Pump Installation Problems - VAG 1.6 and 2.0 TDi/TDi Blue Motion User instructions for handling water pumps during installation WP6098, WP6124, CT1168WP1/WP3/WP4/WP5/WP7/WP8PRO timing belt kits CT1168WP1/WP3/WP4/WP5/WP7/WP8PRO Audi...
...Toyota Avensis rusty rear brake discs The owner opted to replace the handbrake shoes as well as the discs and pads Like many vehicles during Covid, this 2002 Toyota Avensis 1.8 petrol had been left standing for a longer than normal, allowing the rear brakes to become a little corrode...
...Ford Mondeo flywheel replacement The friction plate had ripped away from the centre spline, allowing it to spin freely I have often been asked about replacing the Dual Mass Flywheel, with a standard flywheel and clutch set up. Up to now, even though I have heard horror stories after...
...Qashqai flat battery The fan relay is hidden under the left hand front headlamp and cannot be seen from above The owner went out to his 2014 Nissan Qashqai for the second day, to find that he needed a jump start, and now he wanted to know what was draining his battery. This job didn...
...Accurate pressure diagnostics is key to success Vacuum testing has been a major diagnostic tool, ever since the internal combustion engine was developed. Many vehicle systems rely on pressure and vacuum to operate correctly. With modern engine technology, the data received from pressure...
...Two-stage Tensioning for Timing Belts Some engine designs require a two-stage tensioning process for the timing belt. In this TechTip, Dayco describes the correct fitting procedure to replacement them successfully, which will increase customer satisfaction and avoid unnecessary comeback...