MENU

Rotating electrics from WAI Europe

Alternators, starter motors, and other rotating electrics work tirelessly behind the scenes in a vehicle, converting mechanical energy into electrical power and vice versa. A failure in any of these components can disrupt vehicle performance and leave drivers stranded. When replacement or repair is required, technicians need to know they are using the best products available. Richard Welland, president at WAI Europe, discusses the importance of opting for the most high-quality rotating electrical products to ensure a vehicle can continue to run smoothly. “It is best practice to opt for new components when it comes to rotating electrics, as they...
Read More

Honda most reliable car manufacturer in 2023

Honda was the most reliable car manufacturer in 2023, according to new research from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) in the UK. WSG analysed more than 500 warranties sold for each of the UK’s top 15 volume car manufacturers (all popular used car brands in Ireland), across vehicles three- to eight-years-old, between 2022 and 2023. Honda had a claim rate of 4.18 per cent last year, with battery replacements the most common issue across the Japanese marque’s models, making up 20 per cent of all claims. Toyota was the second most reliable car manufacturer with a claim rate of 4.44 per...
Read More

TecAlliance: What the Fix? sheet – Seat Ibiza

TecAlliance has released its latest What the Fix? sheet for the Seat Ibiza. See below or click here to download the sheet.
Read More

Auto Trade EXPO & CV Workshop EXPO visitor registration opens

Time is really moving along. There are now seven months to go to Ireland’s one and only auto and transport industries aftermarket exhibition. (more…)
Read More

Don’t neglect cabin filter replacement – First Line

In the ever-changing world of vehicle maintenance, First Line Ltd. spotlights a critical, yet frequently overlooked component: the cabin filter. (more…)
Read More
{"dots":"true","arrows":"true","autoplay":"true","autoplay_interval":"3000","speed":"600","design":"design-6","rtl":"false","infinite":"true"}
technin
From Author Subject Date Download

Timing belt kit for Opel, Alfa, Fiat, Saab, Chevrolet from 2003 onwards

Timing belt kit CT 1077K2/WP2 for Opel, Alfa, Fiat, Saab, Chevrolet Various 1.6/1.8 models from 2003 onwards

August
3
2017

Timing kit installation – Fiat Ducato 120 MJT Diesel F1AE0481D 2008

Timing kit installation. Timing belt replacement. Vehicle used as example for assembly of kit KTB339: Fiat Ducato 120 MJT with air conditioning.

July
30
2017

Multi-Stage Torsional Dampers for Commercial Vehicles

Misunderstandings regularly occur when installing clutches with a permanent PTO as, for design reasons, the springs of the torsional damper sit loosely in the spring recesses. ZF Services would like to point out that this is not a fault.

July
29
2017

Changing belt inspection methods

Standard industry belt diagnostics call for replacement of a serpentine belt if it shows three cracks in a three inch section. This is a good rule of thumb for Neoprene, but not so good for EPDM. EPDM belts inherently resist cracking because of the increased elasticity, so a visual check for cracks is not a …

July
27
2017

Common rail Injector coding

The amount of fuel injected is proportional to the injector duration (opening time), fuel rail pressure, fuel temperature and fluid viscosity. A target value for injector duration under specific conditions is programmed into the control unit (ECU) engine control map. The fuel injectors are machined to very fine tolerances but because of individual characteristics such …

July
22
2017

Hyundai or Kia timing belt tensioner

After performing a thorough analysis of the timing system on these vehicles, Gates Engineers have determined a need to highlight proper installation and setup procedures of the timing belt tensioner. This tensioner is a spring type automatic tensioner with eccentric adjustment for setting the initial tension. Tension in the drive is increased by rotating the …

July
21
2017

How to Replace a Compressor by Delphi Product & Service Solutions

Learn how to fit a new compressor with an easy to follow steps.

July
17
2017

Greasing the hub Spline of Clutch Disks

If the clutch disk is not greased correctly when it is installed, then fretting corrosion may occur in the hub spline. In this case, the clutch disk will seize instead of sliding along the transmission input shaft. For this reason, ZF Services expressly points out that it is imperative to grease the spline profile correctly. …

July
17
2017

DAYCO Control and replacement of auxiliary transmission components

Control and replacement of auxiliary transmission components.

July
14
2017

How to Replace a Condenser by Delphi Product & Service Solutions

Follow our clear step-by-step guide to replacing a faulty condenser.

July
10
2017