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

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  • Chrysler LA 273 4.5 L V8 Engine (1964-1969)

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    Chrysler LA 273 4.5 L V8 Engine (1964-1969)

    Chrysler LA Engine 273 4.5 L V8 Manufacturer Chrysler Also called Later as Magnum engine Production 1964 to 1969 Configuration Naturally aspirated 90° V8 Displacement 4.5 L; ...

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  • Chrysler LA 318 V8 engine (1967-1992)

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    Chrysler LA 318 V8 engine (1967-1992)

    Chrysler LA 318 V8 engine Manufacturer Chrysler Also called Magnum engine Production 1967–1992 Configuration Naturally aspirated 90° V8 Displacement 5.2 L; 317.3 cu in ...

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  • Chrysler LA 340 5.6 L V8 (1968-1973)

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    Chrysler LA 340 5.6 L V8 (1968-1973)

    Chrysler LA 340 5.6 L V8 Manufacturer Chrysler Also called Magnum engine Production 1968–1973 Configuration Naturally aspirated 90° V8 Displacement 5.6 L; 339.4 cu in ...

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  • Chrysler LA 360 5.9L V8 (1971-1992)

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    Chrysler LA 360 5.9L V8 (1971-1992)

    Chrysler LA 360 V8 engine Manufacturer Chrysler Also called Magnum engine Production 1971–1992 Configuration Naturally aspirated 90° V8 Displacement 5.9 L; 359.8 cu in ...

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  • Chrysler LA Magnum 239 V6 (1987-2004)

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    Chrysler LA Magnum 239 V6 (1987-2004)

    Chrysler LA Magnum V6 engine Manufacturer Chrysler Also called Magnum engine Production 1987–2003 Configuration Naturally aspirated 90° V6 Displacement 3.9 L; 238.2 cu in ...

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  • Chrysler PowerTech 3.7 EKG engine (2002-2012)

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    Chrysler PowerTech 3.7 EKG engine (2002-2012)

    Chrysler PowerTech V6 engine Manufacturer DaimlerChrysler Group LLC Production 2002 to 2012 Configuration Naturally aspirated 90° V6/V8 Displacement 3.7L 225.8 cu in (3,701cc) ...

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  • Chrysler PowerTech V8 engine (1999-2013)

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    Chrysler PowerTech V8 engine (1999-2013)

    Chrysler PowerTech V8 engine Manufacturer : Chrysler Production period: 1999-2013 Operating principle: gasoline engine Style: V-engine 8-cylinder displacement: 4.7 l Mixture ...

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  • Chrysler Slant-Six engine (1959-1988)

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    Chrysler Slant-Six engine (1959-1988)

    Chrysler Slant-Six engine Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation Production 1959–2000 Configuration I6 Displacement 170 cu in (2.8 L) 198 cu in (3.2 L) 225 cu in (3.7 L) Cylinder bore ...

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  • Chrysler V6 LH Pentastar engines (1990-)

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    Chrysler V6 LH Pentastar engines (1990-)

    Chrysler V6 LH Pentastar engines V6 engines overview Manufacturer : Chrysler Production period: 3.3 & 3.8: 1990-2011 LH: 1993-2011 Pentastar: since 2011 technology Operating ...

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  • Chrysler Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Chrysler Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Chrysler Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore 300C 04 on 5×114.3 15 to 20 71.5 300 m 98 on 5×114.3 35 to 40 71.4 Concorde & LHS 93 on 5×114.3 35 to 38 71.4 Le ...

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  • Circle of forces explained

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    Circle of forces explained

    Vehicle Circle of forces explained The circle of forces, traction circle, friction circle, or friction ellipse is a useful way to think about the dynamic interaction between a ...

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  • Citreon Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

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    Citreon Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide

    Citreon Wheel PCD & Offsets Guide Model Year PCD Offset Bore Berlingo 96 on 4×108 15 to 18 65.1 Berlingo 08 on 4 x 108 15 to 25 65.1 C1 05 on 4×100 35 to 45 54.1 C2 03 on 4×108 ...

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  • Citroën D series engine (1955-1976)

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    Citroën D series engine (1955-1976)

    Citroën D series engine From 1955 to 1976 The D-series engine developed and produced by Citroën from 1955 to 1976. It is a four-stroke petrol internal combustion ...

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  • Citroen ECU upgrades

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    Citroen ECU upgrades

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

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  • Citroen M series petrol engine (1974-1991)

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    1970s
    Citroen M series petrol engine (1974-1991)

    Citroën M series petrol engine The Citroën M-series engine is an internal combustion automotive petrol engine developed and produced by Citroën from 1974 to 1991. History ...

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  • Classic Car Air filter Replacement

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    Classic Car Air filter Replacement

    Classic Car Air filter Replacement The most common type of classic car air filter is the disposable paper element,the main two types which are circular and cylindrical. You Will ...

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  • Classic car Spark Plug Service

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    Classic car Spark Plug Service

    How to do a Car Spark Plug Service Removal, Inspection and Refit Spark plugs are among the most vital parts of the ignition system. Their condition and adjustment affect both ...

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  • Clutch Adjust & Replace

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    Clutch Adjust & Replace

    Replace Car Clutch and Adjust To replace a clutch disc the transmission must be removed. A clutch is a requirement on any vehicle with a manual transmission. Its purpose is to ...

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  • Clutch Cable Adjust & Replace

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    Clutch Cable Adjust & Replace

    How to replace a car clutch cable Your vehicles clutch is designed to disengage the engine from the transmission when the vehicle is in gear and stopped. Also, the clutch is ...

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  • Clutch explained

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    Clutch explained

    Automotive clutch explained A clutch is a mechanical device that provides for the transmission of power (and therefore usually motion) from one component (the driving member) to ...

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  • Clutch Faults older classic cars

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    Clutch Faults older classic cars

    Clutch Faults For older and classic cars Problems with your vehicles clutch is your clutch slipping making a strange noise? Clutch Faults guide Here we will help you understand ...

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  • Clutch Master Cylinder Replace

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    Clutch Master Cylinder Replace

    How to Replace a Clutch Master Cylinder The clutch master cylinder is a unit that is designed to operate the clutch secondary-slave cylinder to disengage the transmission from ...

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  • Clutch Slave-Secondary Cylinder Replace

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    Clutch Slave-Secondary Cylinder Replace

    Replace a Clutch Slave-Secondary Cylinder A clutch slave or secondary cylinder is a hydraulic device used to release the clutch; thus, it disengages the engine and transmission ...

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  • Coilover

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    Coilover

    Car Coilover A coilover is an automobile suspension device. "Coilover" is short for "coil spring over strut". It consists of a shock absorber with a coil spring encircling it. ...

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  • Combustion chamber

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    Combustion chamber

    Engine Combustion chamber A combustion chamber is the part of an engine in which fuel is burned. Internal combustion engine The combustion process increases the internal energy ...

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  • Compression ratio

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    Compression ratio

    Engine Compression ratio The compression ratio of an internal-combustion engine or external combustion engine is a value that represents the ratio of the volume of its combustion ...

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  • Compressor Air regulators/filters

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    Compressor Air regulators/filters

    Air Compressor regulators and filters Here we look at Air Compressor regulators and filters what they are used for and types. Air regulators must be of sufficient air flow ...

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  • Concept Cars

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    Concept Cars

    Concept car Alfa Romeo b.a.t Concept View all Concept cars in related items Below A concept car (also known as concept vehicle, show vehicle or prototype) is a car made to ...

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  • Connecting rod

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    Connecting rod

    Engine Connecting rod In a reciprocating piston engine, the connecting rod or conrod connects the piston to the crank or crankshaft. Together with the crank, they form a simple ...

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  • Connecting rod Make size comparison

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    Connecting rod Make size comparison

    Connecting rods manufacture size comparison Guide Big End Diameter - Small end diameter - Length Audi S3 / TT 1.8Ltr. 20V Turbo 50.6mm 20mm 144mm A3 2.0Ltr. T FSI 50.6mm 20mm ...

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  • Contact breaker

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    Contact breaker

    Car Contact breaker explained A contact breaker (or "points") is a type of electrical switch, and the term typically refers to the switching device found in the distributor of ...

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  • Contact patch (Tyre) explained

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    Contact patch (Tyre) explained

    Car Contact patch Tyre explained Contact patch is the portion of a vehicle's tire that is in actual contact with the road surface. It is most commonly used in the discussion of ...

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  • Continuously variable transmission

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    Continuously variable transmission

    Automotive Continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ...

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  • Control arm

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    Control arm

    Car Control arm In automotive suspension, an automobile's control arm or wishbone (aka. A-arm or A-frame) is a nearly flat and roughly triangular suspension member (or ...

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  • Controlling car brake fade

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    Controlling car brake fade

    Controlling car brake fade through driving technique Brake fade and rotor warping can be reduced through proper braking technique; when running down a long downgrade that would ...

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  • Conversion Factors Quick Guide

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    Conversion Factors Quick Guide

    Conversion Factors Quick Guide Force 1 lbf/ft = 0.138kgf/m = 1.356 lbf/ft = 12 lbf/in 1 kgf/m = 7.233 lbf/ft = 9.807 Nm = 86.8 lbf/in 1 Nm = 0.102 kgf/m = 0.7376 Nm = 8.85 lbf/in ...

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  • Convertibles

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    Convertibles

    Convertible Body cars View all convertible cars in related items Below. A convertible or cabriolet is an automobile body style that can convert between an open-air mode and an ...

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  • Coolant Leaks Finding

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    Coolant Leaks Finding

    Finding Engine Coolant Leaks Engine Coolant Level is Low Many points in your car’s cooling system are liable to develop leaks through which coolant can escape. To inspect for a ...

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  • Coolant temperature Sensor

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    Coolant temperature Sensor

    Car coolant temperature sensor explained The coolant temperature sensor is used to measure the temperature of the engine coolant of an internal combustion engine. The readings ...

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  • Cooling Air cooled Vehicles

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    Cooling Air cooled Vehicles

    Air cooling explained Air cooling is a method of dissipating heat. It works by making the object to be cooled have a larger surface area or have an increased flow of air over its ...

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  • Cooling check or renew radiator cap

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    Cooling check or renew radiator cap

    Checking and renewing a radiator cap The spring loading of the cap keeps the cooling system under pressure, and raises the boiling point of water so that it does not boil at the ...

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  • Cooling Internal combustion engine

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    Cooling Internal combustion engine

    Automotive engine cooling Internal combustion engine cooling refers to the cooling of an internal combustion engine, typically using either air or a liquid. Overview Heat engines ...

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  • Cooling Removing and testing a thermostat

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    Cooling Removing and testing a thermostat

    Cooling System Removing and testing a thermostat Thermostats are quite reliable, they do occasionally go wrong and need to be renewed. There is nothing you can do to repair a ...

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  • Cooling System Flush

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    Cooling System Flush

    Replace a Radiator & Flush the Cooling System The vehicle's radiator is the component that removes heat from the engine through thermal heat exchange. It is usually located in ...

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  • Cooling System parts

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    Cooling System parts

    Engine Cooling System parts Inside your car's engine, thousands of controlled explosions called combustion events are caused by igniting the fuel air mixture inside the engine. ...

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