...Technical Messenger Workshop Information Issue No. 06/2018: Fluctuating coolant temperaturewww.mahle-aftermarket.comIMPORTANT! Modern cooling circuits are highly complex systems and must therefore be repaired with due care. Above all, proper bleeding is extremely important.When fluctuation...
...Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell from September 2018 Astra - Intermittent cutting out The dirt in the fuel tank which led us to believe that the problem was fuel related was nothing more than a red herring An intermittent problem is bad enough, but when it's a family member's vehicle, it...
...LuK Clutch Academy Peugeot 107 Semi-Auto This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a semi-automatic Peugeot 107, which was fitted with a 1.0 litre 1KR engine, had covered just over 50,000 miles and reportedly suffered from clutch 'slipping'. Because these 'city' cars c...
...Clutch component failure diagnosis part 4 Despite the complex nature of the modern clutch system, many technicians remain under the misapprehension that clutch replacement is a simple and straightforward affair. However, with clutch replacement now often taking several hours, it's imperat...
...Renault Clio: Clonking noise when moving off Question: We have a 2010 Renault Clio 1.5 dCi in the workshop with a clonking noise from the front of vehicle when moving off or changing from forward direction to reverse direction. We have heard the clonking noise on road test, but we have be...
...Autodata Isuzu D-Max- Lack of engine power Question: A customer of ours has a 2006 Isuzu D-Max and it is suffering with a lack of engine power. We suspect the issue is due to fuel starvation. The vehicle also has some fuel pump related trouble codes stored in the fault memory. We have car...
...Technical MessengerWorkshop InformationIssue no. 05/2018: Defective map-controlled thermostatwww.mahle-aftermarket.comIMPORTANT! The retaining clamps on the connector plugs must not be released or removed. When installing thermostats, the use of additional sealants is generally not permi...
...faiauto.comHG1539 vs. HG2258Mitsubishi 4M4# Head Gaskets Similarity in gaskets can easily lead to fitment and performance issues. The two gaskets below are a case in point, both fit Mitsubishi four cylinder common rail 4M4# generation engines. However HG1539 fits the earlier 3.2 (4M41) eng...
...Alternator not working Technical MessengerWorkshop InformationIssue no. 04/2018: Alternator not workingwww.mahle-aftermarket.comIMPORTANT: Always interrupt the electrical circuit (disconnect the battery earthing cable) before performing any work on the alternator. Labeling the connections...
...Components of a typical DPF systems with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) After Treatment Devices: Systems for the removal of pollutants from exhaust gases once they have left the combustion chamber, such as Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF's) and Catalytic Converters. CO2 - Carbon...