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Putting the record straight on diesel cars

March 11, 2015 • News, Technical Articles • Views: 1753

Today, the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will today launch a nationwide consumer campaign to raise awareness about the latest low-emission car technology and challenge the increasing demonisation of diesel. It makes very interesting reading for Irish readers too. The SMMT is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in …

Gates helps identify serpentine belt wear systems

February 20, 2015 • Technical Articles • Views: 6869

Gates explains that the serpentine belt, tensioner, idler and pulleys inside the accessory belt drive system work together smoothly, to provide the drive for systems such as the power steering, alternator, air conditioning and, sometimes, the cooling system via the water pump.

Contitech offers advice on changing timing belts

February 19, 2015 • Technical Articles • Views: 2000

Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt. To ensure that the belt change operation goes smoothly, the ContiTech Power Transmission Group provides fitters with a detailed installation guide.

Blue Print has clutches covered

February 19, 2015 • Technical Articles • Views: 1728

The Blue Print range of clutch kits includes 830 plus part numbers which cover nearly 2,200 Asian and American applications. It also includes comprehensive ranges of clutch cables, hoses, master cylinders and slave cylinders. Plus, all Blue Print clutch kits are covered by a Three Year, ‘No Quibble’ Unlimited Mileage Warranty against manufacturing defects, giving …

Delphi offers ball joint replacement advice

January 13, 2015 • Technical Articles • Views: 1553

Delphi is advising technicians to help ensure a quality steering and suspension repair by replacing the entire ball joint component where the rubber boot is split, cracked, damaged or missing.

Delphi offers advice on replacing Common Rail injectors

January 6, 2015 • Technical Articles • Views: 1703

To replace a Delphi Common Rail injector, the technician must use a diagnostic tool that is capable of writing the C2i or C3i code to the ECU. Delphi’s DS100E or DS150E with Diesel Max software is the only OE recognised tool targeted at independent garages and workshops that can provide this capability.