...Watch and Work: Handling Electrically Adjustable Water Pumps Electrically adjustable water pumps, such as the WP6098 and WP6124 units for Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW models, can be troublesome. In this Watch and Work video, we’ve compiled some common fault types together with tips on...
...MAHLE Technical Messenger 12 | 2024 Alternator damage due to oil ingress To avoid costly follow-up damage, it’s crucial to investigate thoroughly and pinpoint the root cause before replacing a faulty generator. One of the most common causes of generator failure is oil intrusion. Be...
...When Eccentric Cam on Tensioner Pulley Fractures on the CT1168 - Avoiding Fitting Errors When Eccentric Cam on Tensioner Pulley Fractures on the CT1168 - Avoiding Fitting Errors Has the eccentric cam on the tensioner pulley ever fractured while you’ve been tensioning our CT1168 timin...
...On vehicles with manual belt tensioning, the timing belt’s tension must be checked regularly and adjusted correctly according to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications to prevent premature wear and engine damage. And now you can measure belt tension with a simple flick of a...
...Technical Messenger 11 | 2024 Color isn’t everything: topping up with the correct coolant This issue of the MAHLE Technical Messenger is all about choosing the right coolant. Did you know that the color of the coolant is not a reliable way to ensure compatibility? Find out how i...
...MAHLE Technical Messenger 10 | 2024 Engine damage due to incorrectly mounted valve springs When working on the valve train, there is a commonly overlooked issue that can cause engine damage. If the valve spring is mounted at an angle when the vales are installed, it will be subjected to...
...Volkswagen Transporter T5 Insert shaft & Driveshaft Replacement In this video we are looking at a common driveshaft wear issue that affects a very popular light commercial vehicle – Volkswagen’s Transporter T5. The first symptom of an impending issue is a clonking or click...
...Volkswagen Transporter T5 Shock Absorber Replacement Over the course of a suspension unit’s life the damper and spring will expand and contract millions of times as the vehicle travels over different road surfaces. Worn shock absorbers can cause issues such as increased stopping d...
...Technical Messenger 09 | 2024 One air conditioning compressor, two systems Did you know that MAHLE offers air conditioning compressors that work seamlessly with R134a and R1234yf systems? But before you jump into installation, there are a few important things to keep in mind. While R134...
...In this video, we replace the Transmission Oil Service Kit on a Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4-Matic equipped with the 7G DCT 724 direct-shift transmission - which is also used in many other models. The sophisticated 7-speed direct-shift transmission featured in this video requires regular oil an...