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Schaeffler stars at technical and training weekend


driver/owner and inde- pendent workshops as a profit-making opportunity. It included information about diagnostics and trouble codes, plus a prac- tical removal and installa- tion demonstration of the latest FIAT Group LuK 2CT repair solution. There were also details


Global technology giant


Schaeffler was one of the star attractions at the third annual Autoinform LIVE weekend of hands-on tech- nical training organised by ADS and supported by the Original Equipment Sup- pliers Aftermarket Associ- ation (OESAA). Malcolm Short, Tech-


nical Services Manager for Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket said the event proved popular with the 450 delegates who attend- ed. He commented, “We had around 200 delegates participate on our cours- es and we received many favourable comments. A lot of people said that this


year’s event was the best yet and it was good to have so many people keen to learn about our products and how they can help them in their businesses. Schaeffler, the OE sup-


plier of LuK clutches, INA tensioners and FAG wheel bearings to the independ- ent automotive aftermar- ket provided courses on a number of topics which included; The INA GearBOX –


the complete transmission repair solution covering everything needed to carry out a professional trans- mission repair in just one box


E-Mobility, Thermal


Management and the E-Arc Stabiliser – a de- tailed look at the vehicles that will be driving into workshops in the future and Schaeffler’s involve- ment in the future of mo- bility. This included the latest advances in water pump technology – the Thermal Management Module, as well as details of the Electronic-Arc sta- bilisation systems being in- creasingly fitted to modern cars Twin Clutch Technol-


ogy including diagnostics. This covered how twin clutch systems operate and the benefits they offer to the vehicle manufacturer,


Laser introduce timing tool kit for Opel SIDI 1.6 turbo engines


With SIDI (Spark Igni- tion Direct Injection) now firmly established across both the Opel and Vauxhall ranges, Laser Tools have just released a comprehen- sive engine timing kit (part number 6810) for the 1.6 litre version of this engine. The kit provides the es-


sential tools required when replacing the camshaft drive chains and for setting the engine timing. Tools in- cluded are a pair of balance shaft sprocket locking pins, two timing chain tensioner pins, camshaft holding and alignment tools and a spe-


cially designed crankshaft pulley holding tool which is used with a 1/2” drive breaker bar. The kit covers the


1.6 SIDI engines from 2013 to date with A16X- HT, A16SHT, B16XHT, B16SHL and B16SHT en- gine codes. Equivalent to OEM tools EN-51151, EN-


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50513, EN-51148 and EN- 51147. These feature on many Opel models and will also be of use when carry- ing out work on the signif- icant number of Vauxhall model imports. These high quality en-


gine timing tool kit are now available from your Laser Tools stockists.


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of REPXPERT (www. repxpert.co.uk), Schaef- fler’s online tool for pro- fessional garage mechanics needing free access to VM fitting information with details of everything they need to know about LuK clutches, INA belt systems and FAG wheel bearings. The event attracted a lot


of positive comments from delegates who praised the organisers and the content of the show, with some tak- ing to Social Media to reg- ister their approval. John Donnellan, of Donnellan Auto Services in Galway was one of many Irish vis- itors. He posted: “Great weekend, excellent train- ing. Thanks to everyone involved with this event. Will definitely be back next year.”


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New Technical Services Manager at RNH Solutions


RNH Solutions has an- nounced the appointment of John Matthews as its new Technical Services Manager. John will be re- sponsible for developing new business, and will oversee the installation, configuration and training of business management software to RNH custom- ers. John joins RNH from


Epicor, where he has gained 25 years experience as a Business Solutions Ac- count Manager and Tech- nical Services Manager. During his time there John had developed a large na- tional customer base, and


has taken pride in nurtur- ing and maintaining satis- fied customer relationships over the last number of years. John will report to Mick


Forrest, RNH’s Managing Director. Commenting on the new appointment, Mick Forrest said, “John is well known and respected in our industry. He brings a wealth of experience and valuable know-how, and we are looking forward to John becoming a valuable asset within the growing team at RNH.” John added, “It’s excit-


ing to be a part of an or- ganisation that values it’s


customers and I am passionate about con- tinuing to prog r e ss these pos- itive rela- t ionships. I look for- ward to bringing my skills and knowl- edge to the


table


at RNH Solutions and adding value to the team.”


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