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Observations from real fitment jobs: component failures, counterfeit parts and service intervals worth knowing about.

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COUNTERFEIT PARTS -CROSS EXAMINE AFTER FITMENT PROBLEM

While doing a new breather line fitment for an Audi A6, the mechanic noticed that the quick connect fastener on the pipe end could not latch onto the joint of the coolant reservoir tank. The appearance of the Breather line appears to be exactly alike but the interior of the...

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FAILURE OF BRAKE VACUUM PUMP

Today, Brake Vacuum Pumps are seen fitted on the cylinder head and driven by the cam Shaft, the aspirated air is generally conveyed into the the cylinder head. Such Vacuum pump is constructed with either rotating elliptical vane or oscillating plunger on cam disc (diagram below)...

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Brand of INA parts

INA , German quality manufacturer for your engine pulley and belt tensioner .

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PETROL ENGINE OIL (GS55502M4)

PETROL ENGINE OIL (GS55502M4) Brand New Petrol Engine Oil is now available in stock @$65 for 1 5tr pack (before GST) .

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Front Stabilizer Link & Anti Roll Bar

We are seeing high numbers of replacement for Stabilizer Links & Anti Roll Bar & Bushes on different car makes. The Urban acute Spiral multi storey carpark is one of the key culprit in stressing the Stabilizer Link and its Ball joints into failure. Stabilizer link rods are...

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TRUSTED NAME IN THE AUTO-WORLD

Unlike other firms, at Xinzhong Autoparts LLP, we possess operations experience and are well versed in all aspects of automotive parts, from budgeting to productivity to establishing and maintaining business partnerships. We pride ourselves on our proven track record for...

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Castrol Edge Professional Fully Synthetic Engine Oil (5w-40)

Count on the Castrol EDGE Professional exclusive VW Full Synthetic formula. It's boosted with Titanium FSTā„¢ , the ideal oil for getting the best performance and fuel economy from your Volkswagen 45% stronger than the leading competitor oil reducing metal to metal contact wear....

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JUDDERING FROM GEARBOX

If you experience the juddering mainly when you start the engine and when the car is idling, often accompanied by a loud clattering noise, the problem is likely in the dual mass flywheel which sits between the tran-smission and the engine. The flywheel consists of two plates...

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