...PEUGEOT 207 - Clutch clearance trouble Steve Rothwell Tales from the workshop This 2006 Peugeot 207 1.4 16, belonged to the daughter of a good friend. The problem started with a difficulty in selecting gear, and suspecting that perhaps the clutch had sucked air into the hydraulics, he as...
...Clutch Replacement Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) in a 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost that has covered more than 86,000 miles. The customer reported that the vehicle was difficult to get into gear and the initial diagn...
...Brake Pad Damage & Causes Damage to the brake pads 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 cause of the brake pad...
...Tim Stock Autobiz Helpline Tales Common Causes of EVAP System Failures When OBD II was introduced to control the emissions from the tailpipe, it also introduced a system to control and monitor the hydrocarbon emissions from the fuel supply system itself. Any leak in the fuel supply or...
...Various Citroën, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Lancia, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Peugeot models Engine: 2.2 Diesel The fuel filter replacement is a regular service item for the vehicles listed above. However, there are a few points that should be considered. There are four pipes that connect to th...
...febi 106547 BMW X5/X6 Parking Brake Switch Failure To Fit: BMW X5 (E70), X6 (E71) Problem The plastic lever on the parking brake switch fractures when applying the parking brake - making it difficult to engage. Cause Hot and cold cycles in the interior of the vehicle can cause...
...49507, 49518, 102040, 107254, 173756, 174020, 179511, 179517, 179992, 180427, 184523, 184573 Tensioner, Timing Chain Kits The febi timing chain kits listed above include the latest OE-matching version of the timing chain tensioner. The new/latest version of the timing chain tensione...
...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...