Maintenance Guide

Maintenance Guide

Maintenance Guides. Service repairs for Classic & modern cars. Manuals (registered users only).

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  • Paint Runs problems

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    Paint Runs problems

    Paint Runs problems This section includes Paint Runs problems curtains and sags in Automotive paint. To repair if sag is still wet, and another coat can be applied, lightly brush ...

  • Paint Sealers

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    Paint Sealers

    Paint Sealers Automotive Paint Sealers what they do . A sealer is used to improve the uniformity and gloss of the final colour coat, to fill flatting scratches, and to improve ...

  • Paint Settling problems

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    Paint Settling problems

    Paint Settling problems This section includes Paint Settling problems hard settling and caking. All pigmented materials will settle. Many factors, such as type of pigment, ...

  • Paint Skinning problems

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    Paint Skinning problems

    Paint Skinning problems Paint Skinning problems Drying and oxidation of the liquid surface of a paint, particularly in reference to synthetics, forming a soft and slimy or dry ...

  • Paint Spray guns Gravity Suction

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    Paint Spray guns Gravity Suction

    Gravity feed and Suction spray guns In this section we will show what Gravity feed and Suction spray guns are used for and best use for them. The selection of spray guns will ...

  • Paint Staining problems

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    Paint Staining problems

    Paint Staining problems This section includes Paint Staining problems spotting (see also water spotting) and industrial fallout. To Repair Wash off with clear water or mild ...

  • Paint Stoppers

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    Paint Stoppers

    Paint Stoppers Use of vehicle Paint Stoppers. A stopper is a heavily pigmented undercoat applied by knife, and used to fill deep scratches or indentations in the surface. It is ...

  • Paint Streaking problems

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    Paint Streaking problems

    Paint Streaking problems This section includes Paint Streaking problems lapping marks.To Repair While film is still wet, recoat with thin mist coat to eliminate streaky ...

  • Paint surface Rusting problems

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    Paint surface Rusting problems

    Paint surface Rusting problems Moisture and chemicals maybe from road salt, sea air or even off road outside parking near where chemicals are used, or damp un ventilated areas ...

  • Paint Technical terms A-G

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    Paint Technical terms A-G

    Paint Technical terms A-G The following are examples of technical terms related to paintwork and recommended for general use. A Adhesion Separation resistance between paint and ...

  • Paint Technical terms H-W

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    Paint Technical terms H-W

    Paint Technical terms H-W The following are examples of technical terms related to paintwork and recommended for general use. H Hardness Mechanical property of paint coat. ...

  • Paint Undercoat Primers

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    Paint Undercoat Primers

    Paint Undercoat Primer The Undercoat is a term used broadly to describe the coatings which can provide a base for the final coat It includes primers, primer colour ...

  • Paint Water spotting problems

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    Paint Water spotting problems

    Paint Water spotting problems This section includes Paint Water spotting problems rain spotting. To Repair Wash off with cool water. Rub lightly with damp rag, then polish out. ...

  • Paint Wrinkling problems

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    Paint Wrinkling problems

    Paint Wrinkling problems This section includes Paint Wrinkling problems crinkling and puckering. Any condition that produces a lifting tendency will often initiate or aggravate ...

  • Panel beating spoons

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    Panel beating spoons

    Panel beating spoon Types Panel beating spoon Spoon types and their applications. Spoons are used for bumping and prying; they are also used in place of dollies when direct ...

  • Panel Bumping blades

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    Panel Bumping blades

    Panel Bumping blades Here we discuss the use of Bumping blades what they are and can be used for. Bumping blades are used in motor vehicle repair to remove slight dents some time ...

  • Panhard Rod

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    Panhard Rod

    Panhard rod A Panhard rod (also called Panhard bar or track bar) is a component of a car suspension system that provides lateral location of the axle.Originally invented by the ...

  • parking lights Explained

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    parking lights Explained

    Parking lights Explained Front position lamps (parking lamps, standing lamps) Nighttime standing-vehicle conspicuity to the front is provided by "front position lamps",known as ...

  • Performance Tuning Explained

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    Performance Tuning Explained

    Car Performance Tuning Explained Performance tuning focuses on tuning an engine for motorsport, although many such automobiles never compete but rather are built for show or ...

  • Peugeot DW engine (1999-)

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    Peugeot DW engine (1999-)

    PSA Peugeot and Citroën DW diesel engine PSA DW-Motor Manufacturer: PSA How it works: diesel Style: Line four-cylinder displacement: DW8: 1.9 liters (1868 cc) DW10: 2.0 liters ...

  • Peugeot ECU Upgrades

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    Peugeot ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Peugeot Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Peugeot cars and vans with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS II Tuning ...

  • Peugeot EW engine (1999-2011)

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    1990s
    Peugeot EW engine (1999-2011)

    PSA Peugeot and Citroën EW petrol engine PSA EW engine Manufacturer: PSA Style: Line four-cylinder displacement: EW7: 1.7 liters (1749 cm³) EW10: 2.0 liters (1997 cc) EW12: 2.2 ...

  • Peugeot TU engine (1986-2001)

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    1980s
    Peugeot TU engine (1986-2001)

    Peugeot Citroën PSA TU engine The PSA -TU engines are a series of small four-cylinder in - line engines used in various Peugeot and Citroën cars. The engine was introduced in ...

  • Peugeot TUD engine (1993-1998)

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    1990s
    Peugeot TUD engine (1993-1998)

    Peugeot Citroën PSA TUD engine The PSA -TUD engines are a series of small four-cylinder in - line engines used in various Peugeot and Citroën cars.The engine was also used in the ...

  • Peugeot Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Peugeot Wheel Fitment Guide

    Peugeot Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore 1007 05 on 4×108 20 to 25 65.1 106 3-Stud 91 on 3×98 5 to 10 55.1 106 4 Stud 91 on 4×108 15 to 20 65.1 ...

  • Peugeot XU engine (1981-2001)

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    1980s
    Peugeot XU engine (1981-2001)

    PSA Peugeot Citroën XU engine The PSA XU are a series of internal combustion engines used in Peugeot and Citroën and some Fiat automobiles. The engine is still in use today ...

  • Peugeot XUD engine (1982-2001)

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    1980s
    Peugeot XUD engine (1982-2001)

    PSA Peugeot Citroën XUD engine The PSA XUD are a series of diesel engines used in Peugeot, Citroën ,Fiat and some other cars and light vans. The XUD engines were introduced in ...

  • Pickup truck

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    Pickup truck

    Pickup truck View all Pick Up Trucks in related items Below. A pickup truck is a light duty truck having an enclosed cab and an open cargo area with low sides and tailgate. Once ...

  • Pillar (posts) A B C D

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    Pillar (posts) A B C D

    Car Pillar (posts) explained Pillars are the vertical or near vertical supports of an automobile's window area or greenhouse—designated respectively as the A, B, C or D-pillar ...

  • Piston explained

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    Piston explained

    Car Piston types Car Piston assembly A piston is a component of reciprocating engines, reciprocating pumps, gas compressors and pneumatic cylinders, among other similar ...

  • Piston Hypereutectic

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    Piston Hypereutectic

    Hypereutectic piston cosworth forged pistons A hypereutectic piston is an internal combustion engine piston cast using a hypereutectic alloy–that is, a metallic alloy which has a ...

  • Piston Mean speed

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    Piston Mean speed

    Mean piston speed The mean piston speed is the average speed of the piston in a reciprocating engine. It is a function of stroke and RPM. There is a factor of 2 in the equation ...

  • Piston rings

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    Piston rings

    Piston rings Exlained car piston rings Most automotive pistons have three rings: The top two while also controlling oil are primarily for compression sealing (compression rings); ...

  • Pneumatic valve springs

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    Pneumatic valve springs

    Pneumatic valve springs Pneumatic valve springs are metal bellows filled with compressed air used as an alternative to the metal wire springs used to close valves in high-speed ...

  • Ponton styling

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    Ponton styling

    Ponton styling explained Ponton or Pontoon styling refers to a 1930s–1960s design genre—ultimately the precursor of modern automotive styling. The trend emerged as distinct ...

  • Porsche ECU upgrades

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    Porsche ECU upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Porsche Cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Porsche cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP SRS Tuning Performance 911 ...

  • Porsche type 547 engine (1953-1964)

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    Porsche type 547 engine (1953-1964)

    Porsche Fuhrmann type 547-engine As Fuhrmann engine is Porsche - engine type 547 designated, developed and constructed by Ernst Fuhrmann . The Type 547 is ...

  • Porsche Wheel and Tyre Sizes Guide

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    Porsche Wheel and Tyre Sizes Guide

    Porsche Wheel and Tyre Sizes Guide car type front/front&rear rear only size offset tyre size offset tyre 968 17x7.5 50 225/45R17 17x9 47 245/40R17 18x8.5 40 225/40R18 18x10.5 60 ...

  • Porsche Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Porsche Wheel Fitment Guide

    Porsche Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model P.C.D. ET Bore Porsche 911 5 x 130 25 71.5 Porsche 911 Carrera 2/4 5 x 130 45 71.5 Porsche 924 4 x 108 15 57 Porsche 924S, ...

  • Power door locks

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    Power door locks

    Car Power door locks Power door locks (also known as electric door locks or central locking) allow the driver or front passenger to simultaneously lock or unlock all the doors of ...

  • Power steering

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    Power steering

    Car Power steering explained Power steering helps drivers steer vehicles by augmenting steering effort of the steering wheel. Hydraulic or electric actuators add controlled ...

  • Power Steering Problems

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    Power Steering Problems

    Power Steering Problems A power steering system is designed to utilize power from the engine to assist in the force needed to steer the vehicle. When the engine is running, a ...

  • Power Steering Pump Replace

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    Power Steering Pump Replace

    How to Replace a Power Steering Pump Before you replace your power steering pump make sure you have diagnosed the problem properly. There are two components involved in the power ...

  • Power Window Motor Test Replace

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    Power Window Motor Test Replace

    How to Replace a electric Window Motor For those of us who have owned vehicles with manual windows and have had to hang over the passenger side trying to roll down the window to ...

  • Pressure feed spray guns

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    Pressure feed spray guns

    Pressure feed spray guns Pressure feed spray guns explained what they are used for and benefits for using them. This is a spray gun to which the paint is forced by pressure from ...