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Coolant Flange
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    How to change coolant flange on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    885 views
    Published on: 28/01/2021
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Distributor Cap
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    How to change distributor cap on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    973 views
    Published on: 24/01/2021
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EGR Valve
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    How to change EGR valve FORD FOCUS MK2 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    8K views
    Published on: 06/11/2020
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Engine Mount
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    How to change engine mount / motor mount on OPEL ASTRA-G CC 1 (F48_,F08_) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    27K views
    Published on: 04/04/2019
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    How to change engine mount / motor mount on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    25K views
    Published on: 28/05/2019
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    How to change engine mount / motor mount on SKODA FABIA 1 (6Y5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    8K views
    Published on: 15/06/2019
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    How to change engine mount / motor mount on VW TRANSPORTER 4 (T4) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    7K views
    Published on: 16/05/2019
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    How to replace engine mount on MERCEDES-BENZ W211 E-Class [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    6K views
    Published on: 17/10/2020
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    How to replace engine mount on FORD FOCUS MK2 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    2K views
    Published on: 06/11/2020
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    How to replace engine mount on PEUGEOT 307 (3H) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    2K views
    Published on: 21/09/2020
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    How to replace engine mount on PEUGEOT 207 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    2K views
    Published on: 19/09/2020
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Engine Radiator
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    How to change engine radiator on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    2K views
    Published on: 29/01/2021
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    How to change engine radiator on BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    1K views
    Published on: 13/03/2021
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Glow Plugs
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    How to change glow plugs on RENAULT CLIO 3 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    7K views
    Published on: 18/08/2020
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    How to change glow plugs on VW CADDY 3 Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    923 views
    Published on: 24/02/2021
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Ignition Coil
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    How to change ignition coil on VW POLO 4 (9N3) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    15K views
    Published on: 05/02/2019
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    How to change ignition coil on MINI COOPER 1 (R50, R53) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    11K views
    Published on: 16/03/2019
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    How to change ignition coil on MERCEDES-BENZ С W203 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    10K views
    Published on: 23/02/2019
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    How to change ignition coil on SKODA FABIA 1 (6Y5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    7K views
    Published on: 11/06/2019
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    How to change ignition coil on NISSAN QASHQAI 1 (J10) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    7K views
    Published on: 05/02/2019
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    How to change ignition coil on ABARTH 500 (312) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    6K views
    Published on: 09/03/2019
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    How to change ignition coil on MERCEDES-BENZ A160 (W168) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    5K views
    Published on: 23/04/2019
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    How to change ignition coil on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    5K views
    Published on: 05/03/2019
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Ignition Leads
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    How to change ignition leads on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    1K views
    Published on: 22/01/2021
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    How to change ignition leads on FORD MONDEO MK3 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    310 views
    Published on: 16/05/2021
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Intercooler
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    How to change intercooler on BMW 5 E60 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    66K views
    Published on: 06/09/2016
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Lambda Sensor
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    How to change lambda sensor on PEUGEOT 207 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    6K views
    Published on: 08/10/2020
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    How to change lambda sensor on TOYOTA YARIS P1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    3K views
    Published on: 16/11/2020
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    How to change lambda sensor on MERCEDES-BENZ W203 C-Class [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    2K views
    Published on: 12/11/2020
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    How to change lambda sensor on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    1K views
    Published on: 16/02/2021
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    How to change lambda sensor on OPEL MERIVA A [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    1K views
    Published on: 04/12/2020
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Mass Air Flow Sensor
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    How to change mass air flow sensor on MERCEDES-BENZ W203 C-Class [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    6K views
    Published on: 01/10/2020
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    How to change mass air flow sensor on AUDI A4 B5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    626 views
    Published on: 20/06/2021
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    How to change air flow meter LEXUS GS 2 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
    2K views
    Published on: 12/06/2017
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Poly V-Belt
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on RENAULT SCENIC 2 (JM) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    28K views
    Published on: 16/07/2019
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    How to change serpentine belt on FORD FIESTA V JH, JD [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    22K views
    Published on: 04/05/2020
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on OPEL CORSA C (F08, F68) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    16K views
    Published on: 07/01/2020
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on FIAT DOBLO 1 (223) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    16K views
    Published on: 27/06/2019
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    15K views
    Published on: 26/09/2019
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on SKODA FABIA 1 (6Y5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    13K views
    Published on: 11/06/2019
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on MERCEDES-BENZ B200 (W245) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    11K views
    Published on: 28/04/2020
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    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on PEUGEOT 208 1 (CA_,CC_) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    10K views
    Published on: 23/07/2019
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Spark Plug
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    How to change spark plug on VW POLO 4 (9N) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    26K views
    Published on: 05/11/2019
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    How to change spark plug on NISSAN QASHQAI 1 (J10) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    24K views
    Published on: 05/02/2019
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    How to change spark plug on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    14K views
    Published on: 27/04/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 4 (1J1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    14K views
    Published on: 28/09/2019
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    How to change spark plug on ABARTH 500 (312) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    12K views
    Published on: 14/02/2019
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    How to change spark plug on OPEL ASTRA G CC (F48, F08) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    12K views
    Published on: 21/03/2019
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    How to change spark plug on MERCEDES-BENZ A160 (W168) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    12K views
    Published on: 23/04/2019
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    How to change spark plug on VW GOLF 6 (5K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    10K views
    Published on: 02/03/2019
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Thermostat
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    How to change engine thermostat on PEUGEOT 207 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    9K views
    Published on: 11/12/2020
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    How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    4K views
    Published on: 29/01/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on OPEL MERIVA A [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    2K views
    Published on: 30/11/2020
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    How to change engine thermostat on VW GOLF 4 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    1K views
    Published on: 20/02/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on AUDI A4 B5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    882 views
    Published on: 10/07/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    640 views
    Published on: 21/03/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    527 views
    Published on: 14/03/2021
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    How to change engine thermostat on FORD MONDEO MK3 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    472 views
    Published on: 19/04/2021
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Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit
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    How to change the timing belt, tensioner pulley, and water pump on VW PASSAT B6 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    12K views
    Published on: 28/03/2020
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    How to change timing belt kit and water pump on PEUGEOT 307 (3H) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    11K views
    Published on: 12/09/2020
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    How to change timing belt kit and water pump on FORD FIESTA JA8 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    11K views
    Published on: 08/07/2020
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    How to change timing belt kit and water pump on RENAULT CLIO 3 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    11K views
    Published on: 29/09/2020
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    How to change timing belt kit and water pump on AUDI A4 (B7) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    8K views
    Published on: 22/09/2020
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    How to change timing belt kit and water pump on SEAT IBIZA 3 6L [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    8K views
    Published on: 14/08/2020
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    How to change timing belt kit and water pump on VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 3 (1H1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    4K views
    Published on: 08/10/2020
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    How to change water pump on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
    1K views
    Published on: 10/02/2021
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Coolant Flange
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Distributor Cap
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EGR Valve
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Engine Mount
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Engine Radiator
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Glow Plugs
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Ignition Coil
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Ignition Leads
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Lambda Sensor
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Mass Air Flow Sensor
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Poly V-Belt
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Spark Plug
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Thermostat
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Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit
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Common questions about checking and repairing the engine

Can an engine be repaired after overheating?

If the crankshaft and cylinder head walls are destroyed, repair is not practical. In case of minor damage, elements of the cylinder-piston group have to be replaced. To prevent another overheating incident, it is necessary to fix malfunctions of the engine cooling system.

Engine restoration or replacement: which is better?

The cost of engine restoration and replacement is often the same. Engine repair is a labour- and time-consuming job. It is only advisable when individual parts are damaged. Specialists will check the entire assembly and eliminate the detected faults. Replacement of the engine assembly is carried out in case of failure of most of its parts. This procedure does not take much time. However, for vintage cars, new engines are not available. In this case, installing a used engine comes with the risk of a shorter operational life.

Is engine repair possible after water hammer damage?

Water hammer is a predssure surge that results in deformation of connecting rods and the crankshaft, and disruption of the piston stroke. The engine has to be overhauled by having the damaged parts replaced at a garage. Technicians will also check the valvetrain and, if necessary, install new components. If the cylinder head is destroyed, installation of a new power unit assembly may be required.

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