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Author archives: John Loughran

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    ContiTech expands range of tools

    The ContiTech Power Transmission Group has added three sets to its service range for the automotive spare parts market. Specialist shops can now carry a toolbox geared specifically to changing timing belts on Volkswagen engines along with a laser for measuring alignment and tools for installing overrunning alternator pulleys.

    April
    17
    2012

    febi adds tools to product portfolio

    Vehicle mechanics need more than just technical knowledge and experience to precisely locate and repair problem parts – they also need the right tools. This is why febi bilstein has added tried and tested equipment to its range to do just the job.  

    April
    17
    2012

    New Diesel Particulate Filter reset tool

    Stuart Still, Technical Trainer with European Exhausts and Catalysts (EEC) explains how and why Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) fail and the procedures involved on diagnosing and rectifying faults. On my visits to various customers I made enquiries about the general demand for DPF’s, and I was staggered at the lack of DPF knowledge, especially the procedure regarding …

    April
    6
    2012

    Automotive training and education at Dublin Institute of Technology

    The Bolton St. College of Technology has been synonymous with the Irish Motor industry for many decades. To coincide with Dublin Institute of Technology’s (DIT) recent celebration of the Centenary of Bolton Street 1912-2012, Declan Allen talks about the Department of Transport Engineering and the ongoing developments in automotive technology and the education and training …

    April
    4
    2012

    KYB confirms Tech Talk participation at MechanEx

    KYB UK will once again be sharing its technical expertise with technicians when it exhibits at a forthcoming UK automotive trade show.  

    February
    16
    2012