Picoscope Basics Part 2

To ensure optimal operation of newly installed belts, the CVT sheaves must be cleaned of all old belt residue, glazing, and oils.

Picoscope Basics Part 1

Problem: Cover assembly distorted Causes: Cover assembly not bolted down evenly and sequentially Help: Renew clutch pressure plate Problem: Damaged levers / spring fingers Causes: Incorrect assembly Help: Renew clutch pressure plate Problem: Driven plate distorted Causes: Check driven plate lateral run-out (max 0.5 mm) Help: Straighten driven plate Problem: Tangential straps damaged Causes: The …

Problem: Diaphragm fingers worn Causes: Excessive release bearing pre-load No free play Help: Adjust pre-load Renew clutch assembly Adjust free play Problem: Clutch facing worn out Causes: Normal wear and tear Allowing the clutch to slip for too long Incorrect pressure plate Help: Renew clutch assembly Problem: Clutch facing contaminated Causes: Oil seals leaking Gearbox …

This video shows how brakes work.

ContiTech has issued an installation tip for timing belt kits CT1037K2 and CT1037WP1 for various Peugeot 807 and Citroën C8 2.2 HDI diesel engines.

Timing belt automatic tensioner: Metal contamination and oxidation Causes: Contact with contaminating components: oil, dust, leakage of coolant Actions: remove leakage of coolant remove leakage of oil and/or fuel replace the faulty/damaged component Timing belt automatic tensioner: Broken central pin Causes: Incorrect setting of the bolt: the torque applied is higher than the value specified …

Automatic headlamp levelling systems adapt the angle of inclination of the headlamp to the position of the vehicle on the road without the driver having to intervene. Such systems are required by law for xenon headlamps. Today, a distinction is made between two different headlamp levelling systems: semi-static and dynamic headlamp levelling.

Problem: Wear to the finger follower roller shaft Causes: The load zone of the roller shaft is heavily worn Final stage of wear: The needles in the roller shaft have become loose Help: The hydraulic pivot element and its finger follower must be replaced Problem: Wear of the outer ring of the cam roller Causes: …