The Big Problem with Vauxhall’s 1.6 CDTi History of the 1.6 CDTi 1.6 CDTi, also referred to as the “whisper diesel”, is an engine developed by Vauxhall and manufactured by general motors. It was first introduced in 2013, featuring in the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. It’s known for its affordability and fuel economy, however there is […]
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How can a Camshaft Fail? The camshaft plays a vital role in the function of an engine. Kept in time by the timing chain or belt, the camshaft opens and closes the engine valves, to allow the intake and exhaust of the combustion chamber, in a way to ensure they don’t collide with the pistons.
What is the Difference Between OE and Aftermarket Parts? Aftermarket and OE parts are terms many people may be familiar with but not fully understand. When the time approaches to replace parts in your vehicle you may be faced with the choice of using either aftermarket or OE parts, and it’s important to understand what
What is a Camshaft and What Does it do? Table of Contents What is a camshaft? The most common camshaft configurations Single overhead cam (SOHC) Double overhead cam (DOHC) Camshaft materials Chilled-cast Steel billet Difference in tappets Flat tappets Roller tappets Rocker arms Difference between a camshaft and crankshaft How can a camshaft fail? GT
Timing Chains are not Forever One of the most common misconceptions I see within the automotive industry is the fact that timing chains will last the lifetime of the vehicle. It has led to the belief that once a chain has been fitted into the engine that it will never need to be serviced or
A Summary of Wet Belts Recently, we have become more aware of a variation of timing belts; Wet timing belts. Featured prominently inside of the Ford Ecoblue engine, wet belts seem to be causing a lot of issues within the automotive industry while still staying mostly under the radar. In the following article I have
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