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What causes a water pump’s shaft seal to fail?

|Date: October 14, 2024

What causes a water pump’s shaft seal to fail?

It’s often the smaller components that can cause the most damage when things go wrong and a water pump’s ...

It’s often the smaller components that can cause the most damage when things go wrong and a water pump’s mechanical shaft seal fits that bill. febi pinpoints what can go wrong and why. With higher pow ...

October 14, 2024
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febi’s deep dive into king pins

|Date: February 09, 2024

febi’s deep dive into king pins

There’s a lot riding on king pins, so make sure you buy and fit the best and maintain them in the correct ...

There’s a lot riding on king pins, so make sure you buy and fit the best and maintain them in the correct manner, says febi. The steering behaviour of a vehicle can be adversely affected by numerous c ...

February 09, 2024
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Bilstein adds EVO S suspension to the VW Caddy

|Date: September 11, 2023

Bilstein adds EVO S suspension to the VW Caddy

The VW Caddy is known for being an all-rounder if slightly dull looking. But not any longer as Bilstein a ...

The VW Caddy is known for being an all-rounder if slightly dull looking. But not any longer as Bilstein adds a bit of sparkle and muscle to this popular workhorse. CVW casts an eye over the finished a ...

September 11, 2023
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febi explains double diaphragm brakes

|Date: June 13, 2023

febi explains double diaphragm brakes

Know your tristop cylinders from your combination brake cylinders? The ins and outs of double diaphragm b ...

Know your tristop cylinders from your combination brake cylinders? The ins and outs of double diaphragm brakes are explained by febi. It comes as no surprise that heavy commercial vehicles require a p ...

June 13, 2023
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febi explains shock absorbers

|Date: July 01, 2022

febi explains shock absorbers

febi takes CVW readers through the essentials behind shock absorbers. Since springs have the capacity to ...

febi takes CVW readers through the essentials behind shock absorbers. Since springs have the capacity to oscillate when the vehicle is travelling over uneven ground, the vehicle can start moving exces ...

July 01, 2022
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febi discusses safety-critical nature of air springs

|Date: December 30, 2021

febi discusses safety-critical nature of air springs

febi overviews the safety-critical nature of air springs and discusses its manufacturing process, which e ...

febi overviews the safety-critical nature of air springs and discusses its manufacturing process, which ensures the highest quality is achieved. Air springs are placed between the axles and the vehicl ...

December 30, 2021
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febi discusses electrical coils

|Date: November 08, 2021

febi discusses electrical coils

Ensuring the electrical coils have a safe and flexible connection between the trailer and towing vehicle ...

Ensuring the electrical coils have a safe and flexible connection between the trailer and towing vehicle is of paramount importance. febi explains everything you need to know. Electrical coils are nec ...

November 08, 2021
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febi discusses noise reduction in LCVs

|Date: July 22, 2021

febi discusses noise reduction in LCVs

The reduction in noise, vibration, and harshness play a big part in the design of light commercial vehicl ...

The reduction in noise, vibration, and harshness play a big part in the design of light commercial vehicles (LCVs). febi discusses the importance of ensuring this is kept on top of throughout a vehicl ...

July 22, 2021
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febi explains how it tests brake discs

|Date: June 07, 2021

febi explains how it tests brake discs

In an emergency, every centimetre counts when braking. The quality of all brake parts installed on the ve ...

In an emergency, every centimetre counts when braking. The quality of all brake parts installed on the vehicle is, therefore, extremely important. febi explains how it puts its brake discs to the ulti ...

June 07, 2021
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febi discusses the importance of king pins

|Date: April 20, 2021

febi discusses the importance of king pins

The steering behaviour of a vehicle can be adversely affected by numerous components of the chassis, incl ...

The steering behaviour of a vehicle can be adversely affected by numerous components of the chassis, including worn-out king pins and their bearings. febi discusses the importance of king pins and how ...

April 20, 2021
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