...Tales from the Helpline Tim Stock Mini high and low oil pressure issues The Helpline continues to receive calls regarding the oil pressure control on engines fitted to both the Mini and PSA variants. These engines operate on a variable engine oil pressure control principle. This vari...
...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell Porsche Cayenne - Steering fluid loss The owner of this 2010 Porsche Cayenne V6 diesel had been seeing a few drips of oil under his parked vehicle from time to time. He believed he may have an engine oil leak, but had kept a keen eye on the dash...
...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell Mercedes A-Class - Tricky access starter On 85% of vehicles, the starter motor is accessible. At the worst, it is a bit tricky to replace. The starter motor on the A-Class Mercedes is in a league of its own for difficulty. This 2001 A-Class...
...Tales from the Workshop Steve Rothwell VW Transporter - Driveshaft failure The driver of this 2009 VW Transporter had felt an unusual clunk from the driveline, but it had only happened the once, and he brushed it off as insignificant. When he felt the problem again accompanied...
...LuK Clutch Academy 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 REPXPERT's Alistair Mason, replaces the clutch in a 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 (petrol), which has covered more than 85,000 miles. With a book time of just shy of five hours and basic workshop equipment required, this is a profitable repair for any worksh...
...Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi - timing belt installation guide The 2.0-litre TDi diesel engine, used in the Octavia, features a timing belt driven water pump. As replacing the belt also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommend that all the systems' components - primary...
...febi ProTip To fit: Fiat 500, 500C and Panda models Problem When the brake pedal is applied the pedal goes to the floor. The loss of pressure to apply the brakes results in brake failure. Cause The front flexible brake hose is prone to corrosion where the steel union connects to...
...Technical MessengerWhen replacing the coolant pump in EA 288-series 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI engines, various pump types can be installed. Starting in 2012, these engines were fitted with switchable coolant pumps during construction. To warm up the engine even faster, a shroud slides over the...
...Tips for Low-Noise, Effective Braking ByMary VerDuin -15. October 2020The correct treatment of brake pads can prevent noise.Rattling, vibrations, squeaking: noises during braking ca n significantly impair the driving experience. But what exactly is behind these NVH phenomena and how can...
...It is often the case, on many vehicles, that when a lower swivel fails, it is either necessary or cheaper to replace the complete lower arm. Many lower swivels are part of the lower arm, while others are riveted in place. In these situations, the labour required to change the swivel outwei...