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PureTech Timing Belt Guide – Download PDF

  Working on a PureTech timing belt replacement? This guide covers everything you need to know, including belt condition checks, common failures, and key torque settings. 📌 Download the full guide here: Download PDF – Linktree What’s Inside PureTech belt failure signs (missing teeth, wet belt, oil contamination) Inspection checklist Essential torque settings Common mistakes to avoid ⚙️ Why You Need This PureTech engines are sensitive to timing belt issues, and a failure can cause major engine damage. This guide helps you avoid costly mistakes. Download the PDF here: ➡️ https://linktr.ee/How2fixit
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VAG Clutch Fluid & Seal Replacement – Fix Soft Pedal & Hard Gears

  If your VAG clutch pedal feels soft, engagement point keeps changing, or gears are becoming hard to select, the issue is often contaminated clutch fluid or failing internal seals – not the clutch itself. In this guide (and video below), I show you how to replace the clutch fluid and seals correctly on VAG vehicles (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT) to restore proper pedal feel and gear engagement. ▶ Watch the Full Video 👉 VAG Clutch Fluid & Seal Replacement – Fix Soft Pedal & Hard Gears Common Symptoms This Fix Solves Soft or spongy clutch pedal Clutch biting point moving or inconsistent Difficulty selecting gears (especially 1st & reverse) Pedal not returning fully Dark or contaminated clutch/brake fluid These symptoms are extremely common on VAG vehicles where the clutch shares brake fluid and internal seals begin to degrade. What’s Covered in the Video How to identify clutch fluid contamination Where clutch master cylinder seals ...

🚗 5 Things You MUST Do During 1.2 PureTech Timing Belt Reassembly

  If you’re working on a 1.2 PureTech engine timing belt, reassembly is where most costly mistakes happen. I see engines fail not because the belt was replaced, but because critical steps were missed during reassembly — steps that aren’t always clearly explained in manuals. In this guide, I’ll highlight five essential checks and actions you must do during reassembly to avoid premature belt wear, oil contamination, and potential engine damage. 👉 Watch the full step-by-step video here: 🔗 ⚠️ Why Reassembly Is So Critical on the 1.2 PureTech The PureTech engine is well known for: Wet belt oil contamination issues Incorrect torque causing component movement Missed sealing points during refit Incorrect belt tracking after rotation Even experienced DIYers and technicians get caught out — especially when rushing the reassembly phase. 🔧 The 5 Key Things Covered in the Video Without giving away the full tutorial, the video explains: ✔️ What must be check...