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Servicing & Mechanical

Checking and Adjusting a Drive Belt

Inspecting a drive belt for damage and correct tension.

Servicing & Mechanical

Checking and Changing an Air Filter

Ensure your engine remains free of dust and insects

Servicing & Mechanical

Checking and Replacing a Radiator Hose

Could a damaged or worn hose be causing your coolant leaks?

Servicing & Mechanical

Checking and Topping Up Engine Oil

Is your car neglected between services? You could be opening yourself up to risk of serious engine damage! Let’s look at how to avoid that.

Servicing & Mechanical

Checking Brake Components

Keep your vehicle safe by periodically checking your braking system.

Servicing & Mechanical

Checking Drum Brakes

Not to be forgotten, drum brakes are commonly fitted to the rear of older vehicles

Servicing & Mechanical

Checking Gearbox-Transmission Oil

Low oil level can cause poor shifting and lead to extensive damage

Servicing & Mechanical

Checking Shock Absorbers

Shock absorbers play a vital part in your vehicles safety and control.

Servicing & Mechanical

Easily Grease your Bearings Bearing Packer

Packing bearings with grease isn't difficult. Find out how!

Servicing & Mechanical

Honing an Engine Cylinder - ToolPRO Engine Hones

Engine Cylinder Hones are a must have tool for de-glazing bores, and achieving a top notch results from your rebuilt engine

Servicing & Mechanical

How Do I Know I Need a New Timing Belt?

If there is an issue with your timing belt, it’s very important that you have it replaced immediately.

Servicing & Mechanical

Change Your Engine Oil & Filter

It’s a simple job you can do at home and save yourself a few pennies while you’re at it!

Servicing & Mechanical

How To Change Engine Oil - Backyard Mechanic Tips

Great Tips brought to you by Intents Offroad

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How to Lap Valves or Re-Seat Valves

Valve lapping is an essential part of an engine rebuild, here's a handy guide to help

Servicing & Mechanical

How to Perform a Leak Down Test

A cylinder leak down test can pinpoint a range of serious faults in your engine

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How to Perform a Oil Pressure Test

Make sure your oil pressure is optimal before you go on any long drives

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Cleaning The Engine Block - Project 240z

Great Tips brought to you by Home Built by Jeff

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Oil Service & Filter Relocation - Project Beetle

Great Tips brought to you by Home Built by Jeff

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Reading A Check Engine Light

Got a pesky engine light that’s been glaring at you for weeks? Read on and you can fix it yourself.

Servicing & Mechanical

Removing a Harmonic Balancer

Removing it doesn't have to be difficult. Here's how!

Servicing & Mechanical

How to remove a steering wheel

If you need to remove a steering wheel easily and safely, this is the guide for you!

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Removing Ball Joints - Ball Joint Separator

Separating ball joints/tie rod ends has never been easier!

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Removing Carbon Deposits and Sludge Build Up

Clean the inside of your engine and ensure its health and longevity

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Replacing a Clutch

A worn clutch is one of the more complex home mechanic tasks, but can be completed in under a day

Servicing & Mechanical

Replacing a Drive Belt

Save on costly mechanic bills by replacing your own drive belt

Servicing & Mechanical

Replacing a Thermostat

Check out our simple DIY guide to replacing a thermostat.

Servicing & Mechanical

Replacing Bonnet or Hatch Support Struts

Stop your bonnet or hatch closing on your head

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Replacing Brake Fluid and Bleeding Brakes

Fresh fluid is crucial to correct brake feel and operation

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How to Replace Brake Pads

It is important to follow to correct procedure when replacing brake pads

Servicing & Mechanical

Replacing Brake Rotors

Step-by-step replacement of your worn brake rotors

Servicing & Mechanical

Replacing Contact Breaker Points

Changing your contacts will keep your car running and ensure correct ignition function

Servicing & Mechanical

Replacing Shock Absorbers

Shock absorbers play a vital part in your vehicles safety and control

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Replacing Spark Plugs

A crucial element for optimal engine performance

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Replacing Vehicle Coolant

Ensure your cooling system is operating efficiently

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How to Perform a Radiator Pressure Test

If you're planning a road trip or a regular service, check your cooling system before it leaves you stranded

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How to Tune your Ignition

Accurate ignition timing in your vehicle is important for economy and power

Servicing & Mechanical

How to use a Pitman Arm Remover

Here is a simple step by step guide to removing a pitman arm

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Installing Piston Rings - Piston Ring Compressor

Make replacing piston rings engines an effortless task

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Lapping valves and working out CC - Project 240z

Great Tips brought to you by Home Built by Jeff

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Lubricating Suspension

Ensure your suspension is functioning smoothly

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Using A Engine Compression Tester

A simple test which can aid spotting an engine problem early

Servicing & Mechanical

Using Feeler Gauges // ToolPRO Feeler Gauges

Need to accurate measure gaps and tolerances? Check out how to use a feeler gauge set.

Servicing & Mechanical

How to Change Diff Oil

Changing Diff Oil is an easy process, check out this great step by step guide to see how.

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Signs Your Brakes Need Replacing

In this article, we will highlight a few of the most common signs that your brakes may need replacing

Servicing & Mechanical

How To Use Tie Downs Safety

Here’s a simple guide to using tie down straps the right way

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How To Use Grease Guns

Here’s a simple guide on loading, operating and maintaining a Grease Gun Range

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Understanding Ultra High Frequency Radio

This is a guide to teach you everything you need to know about UHF Radios

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Basic Guide To Removing An Engine

Here is a basic guide to removing and engine and what you'll need

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How to use a clutch alignment tool

Alining a clutch can be done a lot easier with a clutch alignment tool

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How to use a valve spring compressor

Replacing valves can be done easier with a valve compressor tool

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How to use coil spring compressors

Replacing coil springs can be done easier and safer with coil spring compressors

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How to remove a steering wheel

If you need to remove a steering wheel easily and safely, this is the guide for you!

Servicing & Mechanical

Service Your Lawnmower

It’s that time of year where the lawn seems to grow faster than you can cut it. Is your mower up to the task?

Servicing & Mechanical

The basic essentials of removing an engine

Need to remove an engine? The basic equipment and procedures you’ll need to know are covered right here.