...Installation note for MAHLE oil filter insert OX 339/2 D Eco This oil filter insert is fitted as standard in various diesel engines of the PSA Group with a bandwidth of 1.1 L to 3.2 L displacement and power outputs ranging from 44 kW/60 HP to 160 kW/218 HP. Apart from the main appli...
...Diagnositics Ford Mondeo and an Opel Astra A fouled Astra and a In this month's troubleshooting guide, we are going to be looking at a 2004 Opel Astra and a Ford Mondeo of a similar age. The Astra was worked on, but not repaired by, a garage that overlooked the fundamental basi...
...Installing the Correct Belt Tensioner Dayco’s technical team provides some important technical advice about auxiliary belt tensioners for some Alfa Romeo, FIAT, GM, Saab and Suzuki engines. For the Irish aftermarket, Dayco provides two seemingly identical auxiliary belt tensioners...
...Radiator Electrolysis It can happen very quickly, even in a matter of weeks or even days. A perfectly good radiator can develop pin-hole leaks that are an indicator of possible electrolysis. Harbour Radiator’s Garry O’Brien, explains what to look for and how to prevent it from...
...Toyota Prius Equalisation Charge Hybrids are here to stay, and they are going to thrive under a combination of more stringent emission requirements and rising fuel costs. eXponentia’s Steve Carter recounts a problem encountered on a Prius that refused to start and then required an...
...Understanding Opel/Vauxhall Engine Numbers...
...Filter inserts KX 178 D, KX 228 D, and KX 220 D (VW/Audi applications): risk of leaks due to assembly error An increased number of fuel filter inserts have recently been sent to the MAHLE Aftermarket filter specialists because of leaks that occurred after filter replacement. The fil...
...ABS and ASB Systems Introduction Since the advent of the SNR-patented Active Sensor Bearing (or ASB®) system in 1997, there has been confusion over the differences between the meanings of ABS and ASB. ABS stands for Anti-Lock Braking system and simply indicates that a vehicle has...
...Whilst the Type 2 bearing (single flange hub fig 1) has been in use for some time now, a newer version has become increasingly common in the market place. This is the Type 2.1 bearing (as shown in fig 2). Where this type of bearing differs is that the wheel flange is integral with the inne...
...PSA Frip Bearing Tightening Torque Front anti-roll bar rod Pivot support Pivot upper ball joint nut Pivot upper ball joint nut Pivot support Lower suspension arm Pivot support Front anti-roll bar rod Front anti-roll bar Tightening torque 20.5 daNm Front Pivot lower ball joint Pivot...