Technical
  • Wandering, Shimmy & Darting – Diagnosis & Cure

    In this article, TRW considers the possible causes of handling instability in heavy commercial vehicles e ...

    In this article, TRW considers the possible causes of handling instability in heavy commercial vehicles equipped with integral hydraulic power steering gear. ...

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  • Myth Busters

    In the first of a two-part series, Mann Filter lifts the lid on the most common myths associated with fil ...

    In the first of a two-part series, Mann Filter lifts the lid on the most common myths associated with filters. ...

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  • Commonly-Occurring Clutch Faults

    Courtesy of Schaeffler’s LuK brand, the following clutch faults, causes and associated solutions are divi ...

    Courtesy of Schaeffler’s LuK brand, the following clutch faults, causes and associated solutions are divided into possible complaints to help simplify the troubleshooting process. ...

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  • Belt Replacement Guide: VW Crafter

    In this Schaeffler INA timing belt article, REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason explains how to replace the timing ...

    In this Schaeffler INA timing belt article, REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason explains how to replace the timing belt and coolant pump on a 2015 Volkswagen Crafter, fitted with a 2.0 TDI common rail engine. T ...

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  • Preventing Water Ingress on Disc Brakes

    In the first of a series on disc brake servicing, MEI Brakes has some practical tips on preventing water ...

    In the first of a series on disc brake servicing, MEI Brakes has some practical tips on preventing water damage to brake calipers. Maintenance of air disc brakes has been a part of regular workshop pr ...

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  • Get in Line

    With safety critical components such as tyres, it is vital technicians understand the potential causes of ...

    With safety critical components such as tyres, it is vital technicians understand the potential causes of tyre wear. Hankook Tyre UK Ltd outlines how inflation pressure and wheel alignment can affect ...

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  • Keeping on the Straight and Narrow

    Steering rods are a vital part of any commercial vehicle’s chassis, but what do they do and how do they w ...

    Steering rods are a vital part of any commercial vehicle’s chassis, but what do they do and how do they work? Diesel Technic brand, DT Spare Parts, explains. The steering system is a crucial network o ...

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  • Driving Change

    As a key component of any vehicle’s system, the auxiliary belt is too often overlooked by technicians whi ...

    As a key component of any vehicle’s system, the auxiliary belt is too often overlooked by technicians while checks are carried out, says Dayco. Steve Carolan, National Sales Manager, outlines the pote ...

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  • A Perfect Match

    The optimum disc and pad pairing delivers the best braking performance and life. Knorr-Bremse’s Tim Ford ...

    The optimum disc and pad pairing delivers the best braking performance and life. Knorr-Bremse’s Tim Ford explains the benefits of testing pads beyond ECE R90 requirements. Ensuring discs are paired wi ...

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  • Replacing The Water Pump on a Truck

    Diesel Technic takes a look at replacing elements of the cooling system, and more specifically in this gu ...

    Diesel Technic takes a look at replacing elements of the cooling system, and more specifically in this guide, the water pump. First up, drain the coolant and, at the same time, tip up the cab to get t ...

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