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Takata fiasco became public,
and in that time its expected
something like 660,000 vehicles in
Australia have had to be recalled.
Its a screaming embarrassment to
everyone associated with manufacture,
supply and installation of the units,
and perhaps theres a strong message
to manufacturers about the wisdom
of patronising a single supplier. Thats
a very long and in-depth discussion
for another time and place, and a very
interesting one.
The reason Im thinking about this
appalling event is because elsewhere
in this issue youll read a successful
workshop owner pointing out that trust is
a hard-won asset for technicians in the
auto trades.
Theres no doubt hes right, and events
like the Takata recall contribute to that
lack of trust in a big way. Thats no fault
of the practitioner doing his best to
rectify the situation, but its the result all
the same.
What can be done about it?
Theres no silver-bullet solution, but
remembering customers are placing a
great deal of trust in a workshop and its
staff is a good start. Simply listening to
the customers concerns even if the
vehicle is only with you for a scheduled
service and talking him through the

work after its done can demonstrate hes
really dealing with professionals who
have an understanding way beyond his
competence, and who really have taken
care with his pride and joy.
Forgetting customers are real people
who are relying on us to ensure the care
of one of their biggest investments in life,

and even more importantly, looking after
their safety, can inflate problems until
theyre well out of control.
Like a Takata airbag.
Tom Foster
Editor
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CONTENTS
MAY/JUNE 2016
FEATURES
REGULARS
10. CLASSIC CARS
03. WELCOME LETTER
1957 MGA
By Iain Curry
14. COMPANY PROFILE

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05. CONTRIBUTORS
06. CARSMAT NEWSLETTER
08. AUTODATA TECHNICAL BULLETIN
18. DRIVELINE & UNDER THE CAR
30. TOOL TESTS
24. FUEL INJECTION

& ENGINE MANAGEMENT
39. INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
34. INDUSTRY PEOPLE

James Filshie - NGK
By Iain Curry
58. BUSINESS AND FINANCE

62. EYE ON THE INDUSTRY
63. SUBSCRIBE NOW
36. MOTORSPORT FEATURE

By Jess Bell
38. TAFE NEWS

56. MECHANIC PROFILE
Len Brennan
By John Pinnell
60. WORKSHOP PROFILE
Patrick Bozzo - Eltham Motors

By Tom Foster
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JESS BELL has been in the
motorsport world her whole life.She
grew up around racing and BMW
E30s and now has an E30 race
car of her own. If shes not racing
or in the pits with the team, shes
trackside taking photos for Imajess
Photography.Jess is also on the BMW
Car Club of Victoria and Women of
Australian Motorsport committees.
IAIN CURRY has been a specialist

motoring writer and photographer
for 15 years, working for a variety of
magazines in Australia, United Kingdom,
USA, Germany and Sweden. He is former
editor of Performance BMW magazine
andfeatures writer for GT Porsche
magazine, and has been fortunate enough
to photograph Formula 1, the Le Mans 24
Hours, World Touring Cars, V8 Supercars
and a range of adventure sports.
DAVID McCOWAGE is the head

teacher of automotive technology,
motorsport, metal fabrication and
welding for Automotive at the
Northern Sydney Institute Northern
Beaches campus. He has forged
a career in teaching young car
enthusiasts the fundamentals of
car mechanics, and in doing so is
laying the foundation for students
to build a rewarding career.
COLIN MOLLOY has been a motor

mechanic since 1972. Becoming a
Master Technician (now long expired)
for Land Rover and winning various
awards (last century!) inspired him
to gain a teaching qualification, and
he has taught at what is now called
TAFE Queensland East Coast in
Nambour since 2000. He keeps his
skills current by doing RACQ road
patrols on the weekends.
JOHN PINNELLs diverse 30-year

career as a writer and photographer
has included advertising and publicity
work, magazine and newspaper
journalism more often than not
working around machines, particularly
motorcycles. Always one to wonder
the how and why, he brings an
analytical outlook, a relaxed, blokey
writing style, and the innate ability to
run in thongs.
SEAN SMITH is a Solicitor at

Carew Lawyers since 2011. Sean
holds a Bachelor of Laws from the
Queensland University of Technology
and a Graduate Diploma in Legal
Practice from the College of Law.
He is a member of the Queensland
Law Society. Sean works with clients
and the Partners to progress matters
quickly and with timely service.
GREG SPINDA is a Partner at Carew

Lawyers and specialises in representing
everyday people in superannuation
matters and people injured at work, in
motor vehicle accidents and in general
accidents. Gregs aim is making sure
clients understand not only the process,
but also guiding them through tough
times. He also sits on the Queensland
Law Society Practice Management and
Development committee.
ADAM WATKINS is a full-time

teacher of automotive technology
at The Northern Sydney Institute
Northern Beaches campus.
Adam works on marques such
as Mercedes Benz and BMW and
spends time at the racetrack.
Adam brought this knowledge into
the classroom to train modern
automotive apprentices.
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The power of the

aftermarket
Australias automotive aftermarket is changing fast. More than ever,

independent automotive workshops are under increasing pressure
from dealer service centres and OE manufacturers.
he battle to secure logbook

services has escalated to
new levels and the rules of
engagement have shifted forever.
Now we are seeing dealer parts
departments actively selling OE
replacement parts like spark plugs,
filters, hoses and wipers to independent
mechanical workshops in their local area,
said Guy Nicholls CEO, GUD Automotive.
While pricing in some instances
is attractive, independent workshops
who purchase parts from dealer parts
departments only serves to strengthen their
biggest threat, dealer service centers.
Recently OE manufacturers have
aggressively targeted consumers and
mechanics with what can only be described
as fear mongering with the launch of the
Genuine is Best campaign.
There is no doubt that this campaign
is designed to proliferate the myth that
aftermarket parts are not as safe as
the OE replacements, said Guy. Of
course, both mechanics and workshop
managers need to be careful to ensure
their customers remain safe, and in the
case of CarSmart member brands our
aftermarket alternatives equal or exceed
the specifications of the OE part.
Companies with household names like
Century, NGK, Penrite and Ryco have all built
a reputation for supplying replacement parts
that perform as well as providing aftersales
support that exceeds that of OE suppliers.
When purchasing consumables and
replacement parts, there is no doubt
that the quality aftermarket brands have
a wealth of training and technical tips
that can be an invaluable resource for
independent mechanics, explained Guy.

The support that quality brands, like
those that are CarSmart Workshop
members, provide to the Australian
Aftermarket is second to none. History
shows that they will go into battle for
independent workshops who find that
dealers are trying to void their customers
warranties for using non-genuine parts.
As a group, we are committed to
securing the future of independent
automotive workshops, Guy said. That

means we are there to help keep the dealers
honest. The law clearly states that as long
as replacement parts meet or exceed the OE
performance and that they are installed by
a trained and qualified technician it will not
void manufacturer warranties.
For more information about the CarSmart Workshop Program check out the latest
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B R A K E P R O D U C T S
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
WORDS BY AUTODATA AUSTRALIA

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This particular vehicle was checked and
found to have only 2V on the B28 connection
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that1the power
steering
switch (PSS) which normally is closed at
rest, and provides 5V to pin B33 from B31.
When power steering pressure increases
(when turning) this circuit opens. The faulty
PSS allowed partial current return causing
a corruption and in turn caused the 5-volt
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a separate sensor although still within the
primary unit.
When mechanical control is taken away
from the driver, in this case the removal
of the throttle cable (fly by wire) electronic
redundancies must be employed, to provide
safety (run away situation). If a single APP
sensor fails, the ETC light illuminates. It
takes the failure of two APP sensors to
initiate limp mode/part throttle.
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Scan tool displayed the following codes:
P0121 Throttle position sensor - circuit
range /performance
P2110 Throttle actuator control
system (TAC) - forced limited rpm
(in this instance complete shutdown)
P2127 Throttle/Pedal position sensor
(switch E) - low input
(switch E) intermittent input
P2132
Y102
Y104Throttle/Pedal
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P2135 Throttle/Pedal position sensor A
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P2138 Throttle/Pedal position sensor D
and E voltage correlation fault
P2139 Throttle/Pedal position sensor D
and F voltage correlation fault
From the code set, we can see issues
with the TPS/APP, and low/intermittent
voltage input (reference voltage to
sensors) on sensors E and F, and APP
sensor correlation issues
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WORDS AND IMAGES BY IAIN CURRY
1957 MGA, a 60-year-old beauty.
Back from the
DEAD
A very sorry looking 1957 MGA travels
across the Pacific to live again.
hat is it that inspires people to

restore classic cars? Theres the
possibility of making money by
buying a cheap wreck and transforming it
into something of great value although
hidden costs can scupper this some
enjoy the rewarding process of keeping
busy on a much-loved project, or theres
the challenge of taking a tired and
neglected car and simply helping it live

again. The latter is perhaps the most
admirable, for many of us who have a
passion for old cars and cant stomach the
thought of classics rotting away when they
could be out on the road being enjoyed by
both driver and passers-by, no matter how
much it costs.
If it werent for enthusiasts prepared
to sacrifice time and money on such

projects the classic car world would be
a far emptier place. These preservers of
history often perform miracles. Take for
example this 1957 MGA. Despite the nearly
60 years since it was first assembled at
the MG factory in Abingdon, England (this
isnt one of the MGAs assembled in Enfield,
NSW, to meet demand in Australia), it is
near faultless in presentation, coated in
its metallic gold beige with contrasting
black interior. It has all the grace, style and
presence so typical and loved on British
sportscars of the era.
While it may be a beauty today, this
MGA is a true survivor that so easily could
have ended up as scrap. It was so far
gone it probably would have made more
financial sense for it to meet its end in a
metal crusher. But it had a guardian angel
based in Queensland, who employed then
Brisbane-based House of MG to rescue
its neglected shell where it was dying a
death in America. But why? This was a
US-delivered left hand drive example that
would need a right hand drive conversion
for Australia, and its condition was truly
terrible. They are just very hard to

get hold of as so few came here, said
current owner Jeff Williams. Such was
the American demand for these British
sportscars that of the more than 100,000
produced between 1955 and 1962 a mere
5869 remained in Britain, the vast majority
USA bound. It was the fact demand far
outstripped supply in Australia as well that
the Pressed Metal Corporation in Sydney
was enlisted to assemble MGAs for local
consumption, creating around ten MGAs a
week over five years from 1957 to 1962.
There are a small number for sale on
todays used market, with good examples
advertised around the $40,000 mark.
Jeffs example was imported to Australia
in 2002, its purchase price and shipping
costing its new Australian owner, a friend of

Jeffs, a total of $7500. When you see the
condition of the 1957 1500 model, you can
make your own call if that was a fair price
or not. A rusty shell stripped of its parts and
rolling on tired wire wheels, with the sprayed
yellow body parts stored in the bare cabin or
open boot. Much work to be done then.
It was then Brisbane-based House of
MG (its now in Warwick) who imported
the car, and the specialist was employed
by the owner a retired military man and
very meticulous to perform restoration
miracles. Being a U.S. delivered example,
one of the first tasks was performing the
right hand drive conversion, something Jeff
said was a not a bit problem to do at all in
the grand scheme of things. The rest of the
Jeff Williams, owner

of a 1957 MGA.
THIS 1957 MGA IS NEAR

FAULTLESS IN PRESENTATION. IT HAS
ALL THE GRACE, STYLE AND PRESENCE
SO TYPICAL AND LOVED ON BRITISH
SPORTSCARS OF THE ERA.
CLASSIC CARS
The original MGAs 72hp/54kW 1.5-litre engine was
replaced with a more modern MGBs 1.8-litre 95hp/71kW.
restoration was a full body off job, and the

vast majority of parts used in the rebuild
were new; MG is thankfully a brand where
spare parts are quite readily available.
Genuine MGA engines are a bit thin on
the ground however, so it was proposed
that for the rebuild a larger, more powerful
and more available MGB motor was used.
This would help driveability no end, as the
MGBs 1.8-litre 95hp/71kW powerplant
offered a decent performance hike over the
MGAs standard 72hp/54kW 1.5-litre. MGBs
were assembled in Australia between 1963
and 1972 and an estimated 9000 were
sold, making the later engine a lot easier to
source for this build.
Jeff has a huge amount of documentation
(and invoices) for the MGAs restoration, and

its clear everything was performed to a very
high level. They didnt scrimp on anything,
its owner said, who bought the MGA from
his friend in 2005 when a medical condition
prevented him enjoying the classic as hed
have liked. Theres a bill for $2500 for
the interior retrim, and the body paint was
$9000 on its own.
As seen in the pre-restoration pictures,
the MGA arrived in Australia in non-original
The MGA arrived in Australia in non-original yellow.
House of MG was instructed to have the car painted in metallic gold beige.
yellow paint documents show this car was

delivered new in red paint.
Stamping his own mark on the project,
House of MG was instructed to have the
car painted in metallic gold beige after
the body restoration was complete, an
attractive and subtle hue as used on the
MGC GT model, which was produced
between 1967 and 1969.
The final invoice for all the MGAs work
from wreck to perfection came to
ITS NOT INTENDED TO BE A TRAILER

QUEEN, IT HAS TO BE SOMETHING TO
DRIVE, ENJOY AND ADMIRE.
Imported from the U.S., the car had to go

through a right hand drive conversion.
$43,333. A price many will agree is worth

paying to get exactly what you want.
Jeff said he wasnt particularly after a
classic car when his friend offered to sell it
to him, but had driven it before and had a
real soft spot for the British classic.
I agreed to buy it pretty quickly, he said.
And it has proved a gem of a purchase.
With such extensive work performed
on the MGA only a few years before he
bought it, Jeffs ten years of ownership
has been nearly nothing but easy motoring
pleasure. Ive only needed to do minimal
maintenance work, along with a starter
motor rebuild and having the front struts
replaced, he said.
The generous owner handed me the
keys to enjoy a quick blast in the optimised
MGA, where it proved a classic free of the
rattles, squeaks and woolly steering more
typical of cars of 60-year-old vintage. It
feels tight as a drum, Jeff said, better
than new Im sure. It really gives the
impression youre going faster than you
actually are.
Its not all rosy of course, but driving a
classic of this age gives a real connection
with the road. The rear suspension is leaf
spring so handling isnt the best and its
not as comfy on a rough road. Its great fun

though because the level of adhesion is
low, plus it makes all the right noises with
lovely cracks and burbles on overrun.
Jeffs the sort of driver who likes to
use his classic and, although it doesnt
venture too far from his town, he has his
pick of mountain roads inland from the
coast to open the MGA up during Sunday
drives or club runs. Its not intended to be
a trailer queen, it has to be something to
drive, enjoy and admire. The body shape
has grown on me, especially the rear view

with its lovely swoopy lines. And although
original Borrani wire wheels look nice, the
Minilite replica wheels are much easier to
keep clean and give the car a racier look.
With no plans to ever sell his MGA, Jeff
says hes sure the classic will remain in the
family he has two car enthusiast sons who
appreciate dads ride and hopefully still
be as trouble free and enjoyable thanks to
a quite remarkable restoration that brought
this old MGA back from the dead.
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Its a can of magic

For more than 60 years WD-40 has been a staple for
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ts the blue and yellow can that

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Some workshops get through gallons of
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It was developed in 1953 in San Diego,
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Its name stands for Water Displacement,
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around the world.
Exactly what its ingredients are remain

a mystery to all but a few (we did ask, but
no joy), but the company do reveal what it
doesnt contain, namely silicone, kerosene,
water, wax, graphite, CFCs. Oh, and theres
no fish oil in it either, no matter what your
mate insists. WD-40 also says although the
known uses are in the thousands, they can
be broken down to five basic functions: it
cleans, protects, lubricates, penetrates and
displaces moisture. It can be used on just
about everything safely, from most rubber
surfaces to metal, wood to plastic.
As for its place in the Australian market,

Nick Roberts, the country manager of
the WD-40 Company (Australia), said
weve been buying the blue and yellow
canned stuff here since the early 1970s.
The product has cemented a place on
our domestic market ever since, with Mr
Roberts mentioning the brands recent
naming rights sponsor tie-in with V8
Supercars, meaning we now have the
WD-40 Phillip Island SuperSprint as well as
it being the official multi-use product of the
V8 Supercars. V8 Supercars is a perfect
WD-40s original use was to protect

the outer skin of a missiles balloon
fuel tanks from rust.
Removing dirt and grease from parts and tools is just

one of the many uses a mechanic can do of WD-40.
WD-40 is now on sale in 187

countries around the world.
fit for us, we know that many WD-40 users

are passionate about what they do, be that
in trade, DIY, or sport and that same spirit is
shared with V8 Supercars, he said.
We challenged Mr Roberts to come up with
the most common ways a mechanic uses
WD-40, and maybe a few others that may be
unknown gems. Obvious ones are displacing
moisture from electrical wiring; driving
moisture from a flooded engine; loosening up
stuck spark plugs; preventing car door seals
and windscreen wipers from cracking, and
making removal of nuts and bolts easier.
Less well known is by spraying WD-40
on the inside of door panels to prevent rust;
removing dirt and grease from parts and
tools; lubricating tools and helping remove
surface rust from them too.
On the aesthetic front, how about trying
it for removing tar, bugs and bird poo from
painted surfaces, or buffing out scuff marks
on bumpers? Or were told you can try
spraying it on squeaky fan belts, leaf springs
and steering wheels; it can remove sludge
from the outside of engine blocks, or loosen
stubborn zippers on old soft top car covers.
While the original WD-40 is basically a
toolkit in a can and the brands number one
problem solver, there are a few specialist
products available featuring the WD-40
shield specifically targeted at mechanics
as part of its Specialist range. These are
geared toward trade professionals specially
designed for those more demanding jobs,

Mr Roberts said. Included in this range are
the likes of its Degreaser, Brake & Metal
Parts Cleaner, White Lithium Grease, Silicone,
Dry PTFE Lubricant and Wet PTFE Lubricant.
Well, you cant expect the original formula to
do absolutely everything, can you?
Most of us can recall at least one instance
when WD-40 has saved us from a tight spot,
helping us complete a task that otherwise
seemed impossible. Maybe thats why most
of us have a very strong bond and respect
for the blue and yellow can, and helps
explain why WD-40 even has its own fan
club with a forum, which is a fascinating
place to visit to see some of the wild and
varied ways people employ the stuff.
WD-40 is a household name that has
been built on trust, said Mr Roberts. Our
consumers know what they are buying
and they know it will work that theyll
extend the life of their tools and equipment
and this is a positive lasting memory. Our
products work, which does lead to strong
brand loyalty.
The forum has helped WD-40 compile
its exhaustive list of more than 2000
documented uses for this incredible
formula developed over 60 years ago,
which is still a staple for mechanics
working on the most modern of machinery
through to those restoring, preparing and
protecting classic cars, trucks and bikes.
In your next coffee break take a quick
look at some of the 2000 listed uses on
the WD-40 website. Some will surprise and
some will inspire, but all will reaffirm what
a brilliant secret substance it is contained
in that familiar old spray can.
For more information, please call
1800 00 WD40 (1800 00 9340)
or visit wd40.com.au
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FOCUS FEATURE
DRIVELINE AND
UNDER-THE-CAR
C
V joints used to be a bit of a novelty.

Morris Minor 1100s and Minis had
them, and they were considered very
high-tech in the 1960s, but a bit of a fad. As
were east-west engines.
Now look. The consumers demand for more
cabin space, smaller external dimensions
and higher performance levels have forced
manufacturers adopt, refine and innovate in
areas that just a few decades ago wouldve
been considered unworkable. And while thats
true of passenger vehicles where all those
parameters need to be accommodated along
with comfort, its no less true in commercial
vehicles where owners may not place such
emphasis on a luxurious feel, but wont tolerate
a rough work vehicle either.
Of course, where an owner will be peeved
if an electric window doesnt operate properly,
hell usually have no idea of whats happening
under the bonnet.
And thats where an efficient, well-managed
and up-to-date workshop can prove invaluable.
Drivelines and their associated systems are
more complex now than theyve ever been,
and it takes serious professional knowledge
and diagnostics to keep those components
and electronics working safely and efficiently.
It needs all of that knowledge and some good
old-fashioned mechanical feel to effect repairs
and earn the customer loyalty thatll keep a
business profitable.
And thats why Australian Car Mechanic
is having a good, close look at whats new
and exciting in driveline and under-the-car
technology and equipment.
Oh yeah. Check out this lot
Clutches need attention

Clutches are the workhorse of the modern car.
ocated between the engine and

transmission, the clutch is under
ever increasing strain caused
by more power and higher torques and
weight. The experts from ZF Services
therefore advise drivers to take their cars
to the garage immediately if they notice
seemingly minor problems, like changes in
setting-off performance.
The average engine output in newly
registered passenger cars in Germany has
risen from 90 to 103 kW in the last ten
years. The torques for more powerful diesel
engines rose even higher. Nowadays, 400
Nm is no longer the exception. At the same
time, vehicle weight has increased by an
average of 50kg over the same period. All
these advancements are placing higher
demands on the clutch system.
Experts from ZF Services are observing
yet another phenomenon: Due to increased
engine output, many drivers barely feel the
tow loads that their vehicles are sometimes
pulling. Even though powerful SUVs pulling
two tons behind them do a pretty good job
on hills this kind of driving is very hard
on the clutch.
Damage to the clutch system is
therefore quite common. What often
seems to be a harmless problem in the
beginning, such as bucking when setting
off, can quickly turn into an expensive
Clutches are subject to heavy loads, therefore

ZF Services experts advise drivers to take their
cars to the workshop immediately if they notice
seemingly minor problems.
Greasing of the clutch: if the clutch hub is

properly greased malfunctions can be prevented.
Clutch Examination: before the installation of the clutch,

the clutch disk should be checked for axial run out.
repair. If the clutch is permanently subject

to overload, for example, when driving a
vehicle with a heavy tow load, the clutch
can be damaged.
The friction between the clutch disk
and the clutch cover assembly or flywheel
caused by overload can, in turn, cause
isolated hot spots. These thermal hot spots
increase the risk of cracks on the friction
surfaces of the clutch pressure plate and
the flywheel as well as damage to the
clutch disk facing material. Furthermore,
these hot spots can cause a complete
failure of the dual-mass flywheel (DMF)
because if the special lubricant in the DMF
is continuously exposed to heat, it can
harden. If this happens, the dual-mass
flywheel has to be replaced.
Other possible reasons for defective
clutches can include oily or greasy facings
or grease on the seals on the crankshaft
output and on the transmission input. Also,
too much grease on the transmission input
shaft or on the pilot bearing as well as
leaks in the hydraulic actuation system
frequently lead to contaminated or dirty
facings. These, in turn, can cause a change
in the frictional behaviour between the
clutch disk and clutch cover assembly
or flywheel. It is therefore important to
thoroughly analyse the source of the
problem and to fix it immediately.
ZF Services experts have therefore
shared a few tips here on preventing
subsequent damage:
1. Absolute cleanliness is critical. Even

touching the clutch facing with greasy
hands can result in impaired operation
later on.
2. The clutch hub has to be properly greased.
If too much grease is used, the centrifugal
forces spread the lubricant onto the clutch
facings resulting in malfunctions.
3. Also, check the clutch disk for axial
runout prior to installation.
4. To prevent damage to the hub spine, do
not use any kind of force to join together
the clutch disk and the transmission
input shaft hubs.
5. Tighten the clamping screws in
accordance with the requirements
using the star pattern and applying the
specified torque. ZF Services experts
recommend thoroughly inspecting
the release system and, if applicable,
replacing worn parts. If the relevant
vehicle has a concentric slave cylinder
(CSC), this generally has to be replaced.
The adjacent components must also be
inspected during a clutch replacement. If any
adjacent components are worn or defective,
these should also be replaced doing so
will save on expensive follow-up repairs.
ZF Services offers clutches, dual-mass
flywheels, and clutch actuation systems
under its established product brand Sachs.
There are also clutch kits that come with
all the relevant components needed for a
clutch repair.
For more detailed information, please visit www.zf.com/sachs

The After Sales experts in Service Information have compiled additional
installation tips that can be downloaded under www.zf.com/serviceinformation
FOCUS FEATURE DRIVELINE & UNDER THE CAR
Celebrating milestones
EXEDY celebrates 300 million Clutch Covers produced.
n December 1, 2015 EXEDY

celebrated the total production
of 300 Million Clutch Cover
units produced till to date. This milestone
was celebrated with much fanfare at the
EXEDY Headquarters in Japan with over
100 executives from all across the world
participating in the event.
The 300 Millionth commemorative golden
clutch cover was produced at the newly
constructed automated manufacturing
clutch cover assembly line in Japan.
The clutch cover was signed by the
President Hisakawa and by the other
presidents of other production locations.
Similar commemorative events were
carried out at other clutch manufacturing
plants in USA, Hungary, Thailand, China,
India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan.
For more information visit exedy.com.au
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FOCUS FEATURE DRIVELINE & UNDER THE CAR
Automatic innovation
Owners of the popular BA, BF & FG XR6 Turbo are a greedy bunch,
greedy for more horsepower!
ts fine to aspire to having the

sickest ute on the street, but
problems arise when drivetrain
components fitted as OE are not up to
the task.
While the EXEDY heritage is steeped in the
supply of clutches for manual transmissions
to OE and aftermarket around the world,
they also have a significant business
for automatic transmission components
including torque converters, friction discs
and steels.
Its a fact, EXEDY is becoming the
largest OE supplier of friction discs and
steels in the world, said Mark Davis,
EXEDY product manager.
Globally we are supplying companies
like Ford, GM, Porsche, Daimler, Jatco and
this OE capability is translating into a strong
aftermarket business for replacement
frictions and steels. As a result, EXEDY is
well placed to tackle issues such as that
created by the XR6 Turbo community as they
constantly try to out-do each other by tuning
their rigs to within an inch of their life in the
search for that extra few horses.
The autos in these highly tuned machines
need up to be up to the job of transmitting
torque between the engine and the wheels,
Mark explained.
We started receiving reports that the
autos in modified XR6 Turbo vehicles
where torque had been increased
significantly were either slipping or wearing
prematurely. One key element in the
performance of the automatic transmission
that is under extreme load is the friction
disc and steels. As a result EXEDY set out

to develop new frictions and steels capable
of transmitting the increased torque
generated by modified XR6 Turbo vehicles.
A combination of our own testing and
customer feedback demonstrated that
the capacity of the standard transmission
was around 500HP at the wheels, Mark
described. With modified vehicles generating
well in excess of that, and many exceeding
1,000RWHP, EXEDY developed an innovative,
three-fold solution.
Firstly, the surface area of the friction
discs were increased helping with the
dissipation of heat and reducing glazing.
Secondly, the thickness of the friction
discs were reduced which enabled more
discs to be fitted into the clutch pack while
maintaining the same overall stack height.
More discs also means greater surface area,
again ensuring the dissipation of heat.
The third element of the solution was
the development of a heavy-duty friction
material, which has greatly enhanced
properties relative to the standard materials.
The friction material on an automatic
transmission friction disc is paper thin, and
is bonded onto the friction discs, explained
Mark. As such we invested heavily in
R&D in order to develop a material with
enhanced heat dissipation characteristics

to improve durability. In addition the
team at EXEDY also improved the bonding
process to ensure that the paper-thin friction
paper stays in place in extreme conditions.
The combination of these three solutions
was to increase the number of discs and
plates fitted as OE in the transmission,
Mark said. As a result we were able to
greatly increasing the surface area; as
well as seriously improving the durability
characteristics of the friction material itself.
This delivered an overall surface area
increased of more than 40 per cent. Now
vehicles generating more than 1,000RWHP
and running the OE transmission upgraded
with our Sports Friction Pack are surviving
entire race seasons and running 8 second
passes, Mark explained.
That means that drivers of these
vehicles who are looking for some extra
horsepower can upgrade their engine
confident in the fact that their transmission
can be easily upgraded to cope with the
extra grunt, he added. Transmission
specialists are able to easily fit this upgrade
kit without any special tools and everything
required is included in the kit.
For more information visit exedy.com.au
Survival series rotors

Disc Brakes Australias (DBA) 4x4 Survival Series rotors are
the simplest and most effective upgrade for the 4WD enthusiast
looking to tackle more advanced braking situations in their towing
or off-roading applications.
xtra payload needs extra stopping

power, period.
The single largest factor of
a vehicles braking system performance
during its manufacture is dependent upon
how much weight it carries on all
four wheels.
So what might have worked with no
extra weight at all, changes dramatically
once you add a tonne of boat and trailer
behind it, or a camper, or even a hefty load
just inside the cabin, says Marty Peart,
Marketing and Sales Manager at DBA.
4WD enthusiasts are often modifying their
rigs with spotlights, bull bars and elaborate
suspension systems, ultimately neglecting
the most vitally important area of all their
braking systems.
Perhaps even more pertinently, upgrading
to DBAs 4x4 Survival Series rotors not only
offers increased performance especially
in incline, decline and fully-laden braking
situations, but is a very cost-effective option.
The rotors are often priced equivalently
or in certain cases even cheaper than the
OEM factory replacement items. Increasing
performance while spending less? Its a
no brainer.
Available in both the entry level T2 slot
design, or the more advanced T3 slot design

accustomed to serious off-road and towing
situations, each 4x4 Survival Series rotor
also comes with DBAs innovative Kangaroo
Paw ventilation system, consisting of 144
diamond and tear drop pillars between the
two rotor faces.
This system increases surface area by
up to 40 per cent and adds almost 10 per
cent greater mass, resulting in greater heat
dissipation, minimising brake fade and
prolonging the life of the pad and the rotor.
The patented Kangaroo Paw system ensures
your rotor is stronger, cooler and is designed
to out-perform traditional straight-vane disc
rotors by up to 20 per cent.
For heavy-stress applications the T3 rotor
offers 48 precision tri-symmetrically CNCcut slots, increasing the number of outgassing exit points for brake pad friction
gasses to escape through. This largely
increases the consistency and effectiveness
of every brake stop, not just an initial
emergency situation.
These extra heat dissipating designs are
engineered specifically for larger and heavier

vehicles, and those likely to be towing and
hauling heavier loads. Expect big reductions
in braking distances despite the increase in
payload or vehicle weight.
In the event that temperatures do
rise on the 4x4 Survival Series rotor,
DBAs trademarked XG150 High Carbon
Alloyed Iron will assist in minimising
warping and cracking, prolonging the
service life of the rotor.
The special formulation allows an increase
in thermal capacity so that the rotor may
handle constant extremes of heat over
extended periods of time perfect for those
heavy hauling loads under brakes.
Like all DBA products, the 4x4 Survival
Series rotors come complete with fitting
instructions in the box, but of course
for clarification there is an entire Toyota
Landcruiser 79 Series fitting video for
your viewing pleasure, on the official DBA
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FOCUS FEATURE
FUEL INJECTION AND

ENGINE MANAGEMENT
iagnostics and electronics are

what its all about when it comes
to engine management and fuel
injection. Hook up the brand-specific software,
start the clock on the timesheet, then come
back later and check for error messages.
Except its not that simple.
Theres still basics like cleaning injectors,
replacing components and if your workshop
allows such things repairs to damaged
wiring and data cables. And often enough
theres sensors to be replaced and even simple
things like relays and fuses and can bring
things to a halt.
What a professional needs is fast, efficient
ways of diagnosing and isolating problems.
Once thats done, the repair can be organised
and carried out with a minimum of downtime
for the customer and a maximum rate of
efficiency for the technician, and thats a
formula near the very heart of a successful
automotive repair concern.
But of all the myriad areas of specialisation
in auto repair, engine management systems,
including the humble fuel-injection set up, are the
fastest moving, most intricate and brand-specific
of all. A serious multi-brand workshop could
almost have someone full time trying to keep up
with where all the different marques are heading.
No-one has time for that. Even we dont
have time for that.
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gear and ideas emerging in the world of engine
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Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors EGTS are fitted to diesel vehicles with
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Electric Water Pumps - EWPs are
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Exhaust Pressure Sensors - EPS are
fitted to diesel vehicles fitted with DPFs.
The sensor constantly measures the
pressure difference between the intake
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a DPF regeneration is required
Fuel Rail Sensors - The fuel rail sensor
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FOCUS FEATURE FUEL INJECTION AND ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Diesel tech talk
As fuel quality appears to be getting better horror stories still

abound of damaged injectors or pumps and huge repair bills all
relating to dirty fuel, or is it just misguided maintenance?
ure a good old LandCruiser

60 series can run on bio fuel
and irregular maintenance but
anyone with a late model diesel (and that
means most diesels from year 2000 on)
running electronic injection need be much
more aware of basic rules. Just to kick
you into life, repair bills above $10,000
are not uncommon from repairs on
common rail diesels.
RULE NUMBER 1: buy known major brands
of diesel.
Reason: because they are representing a
brand there are rules and guidelines that
are followed in relation to fuel handling
and cleanliness.
RULE NUMBER 2: Nicht Bio Diesel! As
the Fuel cap on the $500,000 worth of
MAN Truck says, NO Bio Diesel.
Reason: I stick with the vehicle
manufacturers on this. No bio fuel in
anything with electronic control. Maybe
thats another days writing.
RULE NUMBER 3: keep at least a dozen of
your fuel receipts handy in the vehicle.
Reason: if you get a bad load of fuel you
have an available history. Meaning if you
bought Brand X fuel regularly and got bad
fuel you have a clear history of fuel from
that company. Generally the one that has
his documents in order wins the battle.
RULE NUMBER 4: have your vehicles
fuel Filter changed regularly. I usually
recommend every 10,000km.
Reason: Prevention is better than the
Cure. The longer a fuel filter is exposed to
contamination the more chance you have
of a problem. Dirt as such may not get
through a blocked filter for sure but water,
if it builds up too much in the filter bowl
can. Heavily restricted filters put strain on
the injection system.
We regularly see newer common rail
diesels coming in with performance issues

only to find a blocked filter. You see most
manufacturers recommend NOT to change
the fuel filter or to inspect it. By not
changing it, the manufacturers logic behind
that is this, if you change the fuel filter it
increases the chance of contamination
getting to the clean side of the fuel line... so
leave it to the dealer when a warning light
comes on and they will change it safely?
Could be a good argument BUT I have
seen many more problems from blocked
filters than from incorrectly changed filters.
Again I would rely on about 10,000km
change intervals.
RULE NUMBER 5: be careful how much
fuel conditioner you use.
Reason: good quality diesel has all the right

additives already in it, anti-foam agents
for easy filling and anti-algae agents to
kill algae and disperse water. This doesnt
mean Good Diesel is always perfect and
some of us choose to use additives. Just be
careful because most diesel fuel additives
are corrosive and not good at lubricating so
overdosing may lead to other issues.
Safe Travels!
Andrew Leimroth - Berrima Diesel

DPF faults
Accurate fault diagnosis is key
to customer satisfaction.
he number of vehicles fitted

with Diesel Particulate Filters
(DPF) in Australia is growing fast.
As a result, mechanical workshops and
automotive services centres are reporting
an increase in the number of customers
presenting with DPF Warning lights on
the dash.
It is becoming more important for
automotive mechanics to arm themselves
with the skills to be able to accurately
diagnose DPF faults and take the
appropriate action, said Ross Lamb, Sales
& Marketing General Manager, for Ryco
Filters. Making the right diagnosis the first
time can save your customers the expense
of replacing these costly items.
Firstly, it is important to understand how
a DPF works.
The DPF acts as a soot trap that collects
particulates from the exhaust emissions,
explained Ross. The exhaust gasses
escape through the porous media walls,

while particulate matter is trapped within
the DPF.
The DPF self-cleans during a process
called regeneration whereby the ECU will
add in extra fuel to generate temperatures
inside the DPF to 600 C (and higher) in
order to burn particulates into ash which is
then expelled through the exhaust.
There are a number of reasons that a
DPF can fail besides blocking up over its

service life.
The most common reason for the
failure of a DPF is that it has become
blocked enough to impact on the engines
performance. Do not assume that age has
caused the failure and that simply replacing
the DPF will cure the issue.
Always ensure that the root cause
of the failure is thoroughly investigated
and correctly identified, it may save the
customer from having an expensive part
needlessly replaced, added Ross.
There are also a number of reasons why
a DPF may have failed prematurely. This
includes the use of incorrect engine oil, a
faulty ERG valve, turbo charger faults and
damaged pressure lines or sensors, and
driving style.
Stop, start city driving is to DPFs what
Kryptonite is to Superman, quipped
Ross. The issue is that in these driving
conditions, the DPF may never reach that
critical temperature of 600 C at which
point regeneration occurs. As a result
the DPF blocks up faster bringing on the
warning light earlier and at worst cast a no
start situation.
It is important that a thorough fault
diagnosis be carried out by a fully trained
technician with appropriate diagnostic
equipment to establish if the DPF needs
to be replaced. Any unrectified upstream
faults will result in the replacement DPF
failing prematurely.
Fact finding is critical to ensure
accurate DPF fault diagnosis, said Ross.
In addition to establishing if there is a
fault occurring elsewhere on the vehicle
it is important to quiz the owner about
their driving habits, ask them how long the
DPF warning light has been on and well
as confirming if the oil has been changed
recently or if an additive was used.
The answers to these will allow you
to make a much more accurate diagnosis
and if possible avoid DPF replacement or
premature failure of a replacement DPF,
Ross added.
Rycos new DPF range is now available
from Ryco distributors.
To check out the handy diagnosis
flow chart or more product information
visit the DPF section at the Ryco Filters
website www.rycofilters.com.au or
contact the Ryco Customer Service
Centre on 1800 504 541.
FOCUS FEATURE FUEL INJECTION AND ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Engine Control
Module (ECM)
Pin Data
The subject of engine management pin
data sometimes appears to be surrounded
in mystery.
ngine management pin data

sometimes can frighten some
workshop technicians enough
for them to never use the data available to
them to assist in their problem diagnosis.
In truth it is far easier than most
people think and if you have a breakout
box and an oscilloscope it will make it
even easier, but they are not essential.
Just basic knowledge of electrical
systems and a good modern multi-meter
will be enough to carry out most of the
checks you will need to perform. You will
also require access to the data and a
wiring diagram see Fig.1.
Although you may only need to test one
specific component, in a modern vehicle
it is often easier to access the terminals
Break out box (BOB) and adapters.
A great help but not essential.
or wiring at the ECM to perform the tests.

Engine components can sometimes be
inaccessible without removing other
components; this may take longer and
result in a situation where the engine cant
be run to carry out the checks required.
SO WHY CHECK ECM PIN DATA?
Let us look at a typical problem.
A diesel powered vehicle is presented
with a starting problem. The trouble
codes have been accessed and code
P1168 fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor
range/performance problem is recorded.
The most likely probable causes are
listed as follows: wiring, FRP sensor.
The technician may replace the FRP
sensor without carrying out any further
Fig. 1
checks. In some cases he will have

guessed correctly, but not always - an
expensive mistake!
In our example the component wiring
can be easily located using the wiring
diagram and the multi-plug graphic Fig.1.
A simple connection of the multi-meter
probes and you are ready to carry out
the checks.
Some simple checks could have
pointed to the problem with more
An oscilloscope will give

you more information.
Modern test probes make easy

work of connecting to ECM wiring.
Checking directly at the

ECM wiring without a BOB.
accuracy. A check of the component,

if test data is available and a check
for the correct signals that operate the
component. Having access to both a
wiring diagram and the ECM pin data is
essential. Lets look at the information for
a typical model see Fig.2.
If the output signal, earth connection
and ignition ON input signal are correct,
the sensor is probably serviceable. If not
a continuity check of the wiring is needed
before any further diagnosis is done.
If the input signal is correct when the
engine is accelerated then the problem
may be elsewhere.
If the input signal voltage doesnt rise
with engine speed then other components,
including a check for mechanical faults,
should be carried out prior to changing the
FRP sensor.
Autodatas dedicated engine management
module ensures that technicians are
provided with the most accurate and up-todate technical information. This module
provides comprehensive step-by-step
instructions to be carried out on engine
management systems within 29,000
models worldwide. This includes model
specific system checks and adjustments
that are required before any work on the
vehicles begins, as well as embedded wiring
diagrams and component illustrations.
Autodata can be accessed on all
devices and features everything, from
key programming to service schedules;
diagnostic trouble codes to engine
management; known fixes and bulletins to
wiring diagrams. With CDs and DVDs now
a thing of the past, all Autodata Australias
Fig. 2
Break out box (BOB) connected to engine

control module (ECM) multi-plugs A time
saver if you carry out regular checks.
technical information is exclusively online.

All Autodatas information including
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can be confident as they work, with the
knowledge that they have used accurate
and reliable information.
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TOOL TESTS
Alden wrenches
REVIEWED BY COLIN MOLLOY
n this issue Im reviewing a set of

Alden Wrenches from Warren &
Brown Precision Tools. These tools
have a ratcheting open-end design and are
supplied in a set of 3. They are available in
both metric and imperial with the following
sizes 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17mm, and 3/8",
7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8" and 11/16".
The Alden Wrench is made from hardened
stainless steel, rather than chromed steel,
and have a pleasing polished finish. They
dont look like the kind of tools that will rust
up over time, and being stainless, will just
polish up again anyway.
According to Warren & Brown Precision
Tools website they use stainless steel
because it was intended for use in the

aerospace industry, where the potential
hassles caused by chrome flaking off
could be disastrous.
I have ratchet ring spanners and use
them all the time, but I wouldnt consider
using them to break loose a very tight bolt
or nut, thats what sockets and normal
ring spanners are for. I would give these
spanners the same respect, but sometimes
we encounter a nut or bolt that is tight all
the way, perhaps due to threadlocker or
sealant. The ring and socket dont fit in the
available space and they are too tight for
fingers, so we use an open ender and keep
flipping it with every move.
If only someone would invent an open end
spanner that ratcheted. Thats exactly what
these Alden Wrenches do.
It has a clever moving jaw on one side
and a fixed jaw on the other. Put it the right
way around and swing them at least 30
degrees and you can move
the spanner back to the
starting position and swing
again without having
taken the tool off the nut.
It ratchets just like your
other ratcheting tools do
and they do it well.
I have looked at other
ratcheting open-enders
and many of them have
a fixed-head design with
only a small moving part.

Like a normal open-ender it might round
the heads off and slip if too much torque
is applied. The Alden Wrench is a bit like
a Stillson; the harder you swing, the more
they bite but as I said, I would break the
initial tightness with a ring or socket first.
The final drive on my motorbike has
four nuts near a chromed cover. This cover
prevents a socket being used and, although
a ring spanner will fit, there isnt enough
room to use a ratchet ring. The Alden
Wrench spun these nuts off effortlessly.
Then I tried it on a brake pipe flare
nut and was amazed at how well it worked,
without damaging the nut at all. A pipe
spanner might be better to crack these loose,
but the Alden Wrench would be far quicker.
The third task I set for it was the thermostat
housing bolts that had been coated with
sealant. Sure, a ring or socket would have
fitted, but these bolts were too tight for
fingers due to the sealant, so I gave the Alden
Wrench a go and it worked perfectly.
These spanners are well finished and
seem robust. They work well and when you
really DO need them, youll be glad you
bought them.
For more information visit wbtools.com.au

Optibelt TT-A
REVIEWED BY ADAM WATKINS
n recent times there has been

quite a bit of development in
the areas of timing and drive
belts, which requires specialised tooling.
Tensioning belts correctly eliminates
premature failure and allows the belts to
operate efficiently.
The innovative way the Optibelt TT-A
uses vibration frequency to measure
the tension of a drive belt to ensure the
correct tension is a step in the

right direction.
Optibelt celebrated its 142nd
anniversary in 2014 and are industry
leaders in power transmission products
with eight production locations in
six countries.
We at the Northern Sydney Institute
tested the Optibelt TT-A frequency tension
tester, which allows garages to precisely
measure and control correct tensions in a
quick and simple way. The Optibelt TT-A
comes in a solid plastic case with a quick
reference guide and reference manual.
The simple one-button design makes the
Optibelt TT-A easy to use and the compact

sensor allows for access to difficult areas.
Data results are displayed in Hertz. The
required tension values for specific and
various types of vehicles can easily be taken
from the manual included with the tensioner.
We first tried the Optibelt TT-A on
a simple Toyota timing belt and after
vibrating the belt we were able to get a
reading. We then measured the tension of
an automatically adjusted drive belt on a
Toyota Camry just to compare the readings.
The Optibelt TT-A is the ideal assistant
for measuring the belt tensions of Optibelt
RBK and ZRK belts as well as of all OE and
OE-identical timing belts and ribbed belts.
The tool is simple and easy to use and
ensures you are always on the safe side
when replacing and tensioning timing and
drive belts.
For more information email

sales@optibelt.com.au or visit
www.optibelt.com
TOOL TESTS
LUK RepSet 2CT

REVIEWED BY DAVID McCOWAGE
e evolved from manual

transmissions to automatics
many years ago but it brought a
fresh bunch of problems and inefficiencies.
Many transmission rebuilders would love
to go back to the days of Trimatic clutch
plates and BW35 cushion springs. Life as
a technician has become more complex
since then and the latest double clutch
technology is here to stay. The conventional
automatic transmission simply used too
much energy in its operation along with
the multitude of parts that often proved

unreliable. The direct shift gearboxes
essentially give us the best of both worlds.
The double clutch assembly does
wear out and requires some finesse and
special tooling to perform a successful
clutch change. Apart from the dual mass
flywheel there are many new small
parts that technicians need to familiarise
themselves with.
Schaeffler has produced a comprehensive
set of tools that will enable a clutch change
with ease and accuracy, the LuK RepSet 2CT.
It may come as a surprise to some
technicians but the clutch assemble
is actually installed on the front of the
gearbox and not the flywheel. There are
clearances that are critical to correct

operation along with parts that have to be
handled correctly.
The old clutch must be removed with
the puller in the kit. The installation then
starts with replacing the engagement
system components. The quality of the
supplied puller and associated parts is
outstanding and it is obvious that this tool
is well designed and built to last. It would
be nearly impossible to remove the clutch
or replace it without these tools.
A shim is then selected which will
determinethe critical installation distance.
A gauge is supplied that will replicate the
dimensions of the new clutch. On top of
that, a 3.5kg weight is applied to generate
specified preload. The correct shim size is

determinedby ensuring that the provided
setting gauge slides into the shaft groove
withzero clearance.Shims are supplied
with the clutch kit to make life easy. The
weight and gauge are then removed and
the process of installing the clutch begins.
The clutch is a press fit onto the shaft
and the tools make this a snap. A dial
indicator is installed to determine the clutch
clearance and in order to do this two hooks
are used to lift and lower the actual clutch
plate. Specifications are provided in the kit.
We then proceed to set up for the second
clutch clearance. Care must be taken when
installing a large snap ring on the upper
clutch disc hub. It all goes on easily especially
with the small magnet supplied in the kit.
During the installation there are various
alignment marks that need to be lined up,
fortunately the included DVD shows all the
tips and tricks. Once the second clutch
clearance is verified, within specification, the
gearbox is ready for installation to the vehicle.
It is clear to see that it is simply not
possible to replace a double clutch
assembly without this kit. I used it once
with the instructions and believe that I
could do it again unassisted. Its logical and
everything required is provided in the kit.
The whole replacement took me one hour,
but that can easily be halved next time.
This kit will suit the seven-speed OAM in
Audi, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen.
For more information and to

enquire about the LuK RepSet 2CT,
contact Schaeffler Automotive
Aftermarket Sales Manager Dan
Fouracres on (02) 8977 1018.
Bright Spark
INDUSTRY PEOPLE
WORDS BY IAIN CURRY
Eight years into his career at NGK, Senior Product Manager James
Filshie tells Australian Car Mechanic what keeps his motivation and
passion for his industry stronger than ever.
aking pride in your work is

something we should all aspire
to, but all too often the daily
grind of working life, unsympathetic
bosses and low workplace morale can
put worker pride on the backburner. It
makes us envy those who genuinely enjoy
going to work each morning; workers who
speak proudly about the company theyre
employed by knowing its a name people
associate with quality and performance.
James Filshies respect for his employer
is clear within minutes of speaking with
him. Since joining NGK Spark Plugs
Australia in 2008 he has progressed
through the ranks to Senior Product

Manager, meaning he helps oversee
the best NGK products to bring to the
Australian market place and the allimportant online cataloguing of parts.
Although NGK has a big global and
national footprint, it also has a family feel
and is a great environment to work in.
I enjoy going to work each morning.
Born and bred in Melbourne, the
35-year-old studied mechanical
engineering and commerce at university
and took his first job working for Holden
as a powertrain engineer. Working for such
a local institution was a dream position
JAMES PASSION REALISED WHEN

HELPING HIS FATHER RESTORE A 1965
FORD MUSTANG WHILE STILL A TEENAGER.
for someone whod always been around

boats and cars as a kid James passion
was realised when helping his father
restore a 1965 Ford Mustang while still
a teenager. But I was only with Holden
for 18 months, he said. They started
making people redundant and I was in the
first wave. I started thinking I didnt want
to be in the car industry then as I wanted
job security.
Such security came with NGK, as
although the Japanese-founded spark
plug specialist is a major OEM supplier,
the scale of its aftermarket operations is
also vast.
The aftermarket is a stable and secure
profession, which is handy for a young
man with a mortgage, James said. I
was well aware of the NGK brand before
I joined and I liked the fact it was a big
company. Its quality stuff too; I enjoy
working for a company that makes great

quality product.
His first role with NGK was looking
after OEM contracts for Ford and Holden,
sorting technical queries and helping
catalogue for the aftermarket.
James role has changed over the years,
not least because there will be no new
NGK products evolving for Australian built
Fords and Holdens, as Australias local
car manufacturing winds up in 2017. This
has been a challenge James said, but
while OEM has slowed, the aftermarket
is buoyant. And thanks to the increasing
evolution of online tools and consumers
easy access to the internet, NGKs
e-catalogue system has been a huge and
vital project for James and his team.
When I started at NGK all we had was
the paper book of car models and relevant
part details, James said, something were
all familiar with when browsing at auto
stores for the correct parts for our vehicle.
E-catalogues are now utilised by all
major distributors so its important that
we keep our NGK data updated for their
systems and our own. We can edit our
listings manually or provide the correct
information to the companies themselves
to update.
The importance of e-cataloguing is in
response to customers demanding more
product information, James explained.
With e-catalogues we can upload a lot
more information than we ever could with a
parts book, giving full product details, part
numbers, dimensions and numerous photos.
Spark plugs only need a couple of photos,
but with the likes of suspension parts we
include four or five pictures for extra detail.
NGK also distributes KYB Shock
Absorbers in Australia, highlighting how
James doesnt deal only with spark plugs
in his working life. Part of his role is
deciding what products should be sourced
from Japan and elsewhere to sell in
our domestic market, and he says the
company is currently looking to expand its
current product range.
For now, most of us are familiar with the
NGK name supplying not just spark plugs,
but also glow plugs, sensors, ignition
leads, ignition coils.Weve recently
launched NGK ignition coils in Australia
as theyve become more common on cars
now, James said. Thats an example of
us looking at opportunities that may fit in
well to the market at the right time.
The majority of these products
I ENJOY WORKING
FOR A COMPANY
THAT MAKES GREAT
QUALITY PRODUCT.
come from Japan, and James had the
opportunity to travel there for product
training. A high point of the trip was
touring the NGK plant, seeing how parts
were made and also witnessing the allimportant quality control testing. I looked
at those machines and was amazed,
and the quality control I saw gave me

great faith in the product. It was a very
rewarding trip.
James job has changed completely
during his eight years with NGK, pointing
out the company rewards hard work and
loyalty with extra responsibility. As senior
product manager now there are extra
pressures of course, but the change in roles
has kept him on his toes and interested.
Evaluating the competitor landscaping
is challenging, and while there are
cheaper brands out there, Im encouraged
by how many people insist on NGK,
James said. With spark plugs people are
generally quite fussy Ive found, and some
mechanics will only use NGK for example
because they dont want the car to come
back to the workshop.
Old school quality of product combined
with an ever-changing role keeping pace
with modern technology makes James
job an evolving and rewarding one. Its
clear he works hard, but his working day
is made a lot easier and more enjoyable
knowing the company he works for
takes as much pride in the products as
he does. And while Australia may have
stopped building new cars by 2017,
well always need spark plugs in the
aftermarket. Until were all driving around
in Teslas of course, but even the biggest
of electric car fans knows thats a very
long way off yet.
MOTORSPORT
WORDS BY JESS BELL | IMAGES BY IMAJESS PHOTOGRAPHY AND JUDI MCDONALD
2016 E30 racing
championship
The 2016 E30 Racing

championship kicked
off with Round 1 on
the new, freshly laid
surface at Winton.
ounded in 2000 by a group of

BMW enthusiasts, E30 racing
was established to provide a
platform for affordable, enjoyable and
competitive racing. The aim is to provide
close competitive driving to highlight the
driving ability of a person rather than the
modifications a person can afford to do.
With the introduction of some changes
to the 2016 E30 Racing championship, E30
racing welcomed a new series sponsor, Q1
Group Recruitment and the addition of a
constructors championship.
To recap the 2015 season in case you
missed it, after 8 rounds in 2015 Sean Bell
(Sean) took home the championship for
the second year in a row with Brian Bourke
(Brian) closely behind in second.
The 2016 championship is set to be

an exciting one. With seven rounds and
one dropped round, it will head to the
likes of Winton, Phillip Island, Sandown,
Wakefield Park and also a trip down south
to Baskerville, Tasmania in October, for the
first time since 2009. 2016 is not only the
100th anniversary of BMW, but will also see
the 100th round of E30 Racing.
After the success of the endurance
round at Winton in 2015, E30 Racing will
head back to Winton in July for another
endurance round, but with a slightly
different format.
Round 1 of the championship was held
at Winton Motor Raceway at the beginning
of March. With the new surface freshly
laid at Winton we werent quite sure what
to expect, so many of the drivers did the
Friday practice day. We had 4 races ahead
of us, but our biggest battle of the weekend
was going to be staying hydrated with the
temperature sitting above 35 degrees for
the whole weekend.
After a quick 15-minute practice on
Saturday morning, it was straight into
qualifying in the heat of the day. Geoff
Bowles (Geoff), Sean, Glenn Potter

(Glenn) and Brian rounded out the top
four, all qualifying in under 1:40, within
.6 seconds of each other. Following the
top four, we had Chris Bell (Chris), Mark
Gorgovski (Mark), myself, Andrew Larkin
(Andrew), Rodney Potter (Rod), Jim
West (Jim) and series newcomer Mike
Whitford (Mike) round out the rest of
the field.
Race one was fairly uneventful, with
some extremely close driving and battles
mid-pack, Geoff took off out front and was
never seen again. Andrew managed to
make a pass up the inside of me into turn
four on the fourth lap and then went in too
hot into the sweeper and sent himself right
off the side.
The majority of the drivers managed
to hold their qualifying positions with the
exception of Andrew after his off and Rod,
who unfortunately jumped the start and
then tried to correct his mistake, causing
him to then end up further back down the
field and with a time penalty for race two
on Sunday morning.
In race two, Sean managed to get the
jump on Geoff but began to suffer some

gearbox issues and was unable to keep
up the pace. After some close battling with
Sean, Brian then spun out on the exit of
turn 10 with Sean narrowly missing him.
This put Sean back down to fifth place
and Brian back into 11th, where he then
finished in 10th, allowing Glenn and Chris
to finish in the top three. Andrew came out
of nowhere and finished the race in fourth
with myself catching Mark in a close sixth
and seventh.
With the heat of Saturday out of the way,
our longer 10 lap race for race three had to
be shortened down to eight laps because
many cars (and drivers) were beginning to
struggle in the heat.
Race three came and off Geoff went. This
was by far the hottest race temperature
that any of us had driven in. Outside the
cars it was sticky 38 degrees.
Chris managed to get the jump on Glenn
and keep a second position, while Brian
steamed through the field on race one to
get himself back up to fifth position. Sean
continued to have gearbox issues, resulting
in him finishing in fourth. Myself and Mark
continued our battle in the middle of the
pack with Mark keeping in front of me by
the skin of his teeth. Mike and Jim also
had some close racing down the back, both
improving their times of the weekend as
they went.
Race four saw a loss of one driver, Mark
who had some engine issues after race
three and could not make it to the final
race of the weekend. Geoff once again took
off and left all the others behind. Sean,
still with gearbox problems had a great
2016 IS NOT
ONLY THE 100TH
ANNIVERSARY OF
BMW, BUT WILL
ALSO SEE THE 100TH
ROUND OF E30
RACING.
start and managed to keep himself in third
position for the duration of the race. Again
Andrew decided to check out life off track
on the fifth lap and found himself go from
fifth to finish the race in eighth. Mike had a
great race, sticking with me for the majority
of the race until in the last few laps, when
he made a mistake coming onto the back
straight too wide and going over the ripple
strip, causing damage to his sump. Luckily
he was able to finish the race.
With the new track surface, we saw five
out of the 11 drivers, myself, Jim, Rod,
Mike and Andrew all achieve personal best
lap times.
The weekend seemed to be over

as quickly as it began with team Bell
Motorsport narrowly winning the first round
of the constructors championship.
All weekend no one was able to catch
and pass Geoff, allowing him to drive
away with a clean sweep of the round and
therefore putting him in the lead of the
championship. Chris finished the round
in second, just ahead of Sean and Glenn,
who now also share third on 20 points
going into the round two at Phillip Island
in April.
TOP 10 STANDINGS FOLLOWING ROUND 1
1
Geoff Bowles
25
Chris Bell
22
Sean Bell
20
Glenn Potter
20
Brian Bourke
16
Andrew Larkin
15
Jess Bell
14
Rod Potter
13
Mark Gorgovski
12
10
Mike Whitford
10
TAFE NEWS
Specialised training
TAFE NSW joins forces with the institute of
automotive mechanical engineers.
AFE NSW and the Institute

of Automotive Mechanical
Engineers (IAME) have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to
facilitate innovative training and education
opportunities to address the skills shortage
in the automotive industry.
This is the first time the IAME is
partnering with a major NSW training
provider in the pursuit of promoting
education and training in the automotive
repair and maintenance sectors, as well as
promoting, identifying and implementing
educational activities across NSW.
It has been identified there is a general
decline in apprentices entering the
automotive industry however Australias
motor vehicle fleet continues to grow by a
net 450,000 vehicles or 2.5 per cent
every year*.
Rapid technological change in motor
vehicles is also placing greater demands
on the skills base of the workforce. The
challenge that is faced by the automotive
and training industries is keeping abreast
Left to right: Peter Blanshard Institute of

Automotive Mechanical Engineers Chief Executive
Officer; Jon Black, TAFE NSW Managing Director
of the technology being introduced

into the market and providing suitably
trained technicians to repair and service
these products.
The agreement between TAFE NSW and
the IAME looks at a range of opportunities
to address skills shortages, technology
changes as well as changing the perception
of the automotive industry.
TAFE NSW Managing Director Jon Black
stated we are very excited to be working
with the IAME to develop innovative ways

to reinvigorate the workforce and training
delivery in the automotive industry.
50 per cent of the jobs in the future
have not been thought of yet, and this
partnership is about being nimble and
prepared for those jobs and implementing
specialised training needs.
Its about changing the perception of
the automotive industry and connecting
new industries to meet job demands.
The cars of the future will be controlled
by multiple on board computer systems,
be powered by renewable energies and
implement crashless technologies. We
need a dynamic workforce unlike that
of a traditional mechanic to services
these needs and this partnership is about
making it happen.
The MOU signing between TAFE NSW
and the IAME took place at 12:30pm on
Tuesday 5 April at the Auto Cell, TAFE NSW
Sydney Institute, Ultimo. Present on the
day was TAFE NSW Managing Director Jon
Black and IAME Chief Executive Officer
Peter Blanshard.
*Automotive Environmental Scan 2015
Auto Skills Australia.
Left to right: Jon Black, TAFE NSW Managing

Director; Debbie Joyce, Automotive Training
Board NSW Executive Officer; Peter Blanshard,
Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers
Chief Executive Officer
INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Powerful new L.E.D

Aeromax Powerful new L.E.D mini light boxes from Narva.
arva continues to expand its

impressive emergency lighting
range with the recent launch of
all-new Aeromax L.E.D mini light boxes,
which combine style and functionality in
a compact design while still providing
superior light output.
The modern-styled, premium Aeromax
boxes are available in 12/24V and offer
performance that exceeds SAE Class 1
requirements, making them ideal for a
broad range of emergency applications
including roadside service work, for local
government maintenance vehicles and for
use in commercial construction vehicles.
Available in two sizes (200mm and
365mm) and with a height of only 47mm, the
compact design provides a sleek and modern
appearance while ensuring that the lights are
less likely to be damaged in low clearance
areas. The light boxes can even be used in
pairs to replace traditional rotating beacons or
to deliver a mini light bar solution.
The 200mm models feature 10 x 3 highpowered L.E.Ds while the 365mm variants
make use of 14 x 3 high-powered L.E.Ds
for even greater light output. Despite
their power, the mini light boxes only draw
minimal current: 1.6A at 12V and 0.8A at

24V for 200mm variants and 1.9A at 12V /
0.9A at 24V for 365mm models.
All lights feature eight selectable
flash patterns: Single (constantly on),
Double (all flashing), Ultra (alternate
flashing), Ultra (cross flashing), Quint
Rotating, Rotating, Ultra (alt/alt. flash)
and Ultra-Double (all flashing).
Buyers can opt for either a clear or
amber lens, both utilising amber L.E.Ds. All
lenses are constructed from tough, virtually
unbreakable polycarbonate, while L.E.Ds
are covered by a 5-year warranty.
Mounting the light boxes is a simple
process with two options. For permanent
mounting and hardwiring, selected models
comes complete with a flange base with low

profile mounting brackets, or alternatively
some variants provide ceramic disc magnets
with rubber protective covers to prevent
damage to the vehicle. These models are
provided with a convenient three metre
long lead and cigarette lighter plug with
integrated off/on and flash pattern selector
switch.
Narvas Aeromax L.E.D Mini Light Boxes
are available from leading automotive and
transport outlets throughout Australia.
Additional details can be found
by visiting the Narva website at
www.narva.com.au or on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/narvaaustralia
INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Pioneering system
revolutionises driving
Ficosa introduces an intelligent interior mirror that improves rear view.
icosa, top-tier global provider

devoted to the research,
development, manufacturing
and marketing of high-technology vision,
safety, connectivity and efficiency systems
for the automotive and mobility sectors,
anticipates the market with the presentation
of an intelligent rearview mirror (IRMS). This
system, which has an integrated display in
the structure of the interior rearview mirror,
works as a mirror or as a monitor that relays
images from the camera located at the
rear of the vehicle, according to the drivers
needs. IRMS is the first product developed
as the result of the alliance with Panasonic,
integrating the know-how of Ficosa with the
technology of the Japanese company.
Ficosa CEO, Javier Pujol, said: This
pioneering product is a significant example
of the potential that the alliance with the
Japanese multinational offers to us. In this
sense, he adds: We continue to work with
Panasonic to enhance our technological
capabilities and to integrate complementary
technologies in new key products, which will
be the basis for the future of the automobile
in connectivity, safety and efficiency.
The intelligent interior mirror provides a
significant added value to the conventional
mirror, enhancing the driving experience
and increasing safety and driving comfort.
This solution extends the rearward field
of vision up to a value of 50 (more than
double compared to a traditional mirror),
which considerably reduces blind spots.
It also attenuates the glare and improves
visibility in low light areas.
The camera built into this intelligent
mirror is digital and offers a high-resolution
image. Ficosa has the ability to integrate
the camera in various locations of the car
according to the preferences of automobile
manufacturing companies, either inside
or outside the vehicle. This system also
includes a Panasonic LCD screen, which
is located in the traditional structure of the

interior mirror, being able to operate as a
mirror or a display that transmits with razor
sharp the images that gathers the camera.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF
HIGH VALUE ADDED
The business unit director of Rear-view
Systems, Mercedes Pujol, explains: In
Ficosa we have been working intensively
for nine years in the electronic mirror
(CMS) research and development, a fact
that has given us a valuable know-how to
develop IRMS, improving the features of
the traditional rearview mirror. She also
underlines that the company offers as an
added value the option to integrate into

the rearview mirror the Smart Sensor &
Camera Cleaning, a completely innovative
solution that automatically removes dirt
from camera.
IRMS also stands out for its ability to
work split screen as a mirror and monitor
simultaneously. In this operating mode
it can also project the image of other
devices integrated in the vehicle as parking
camera or even internal cameras to control
children, among other devices. Additionally,
it will also allow the inclusion of ADAS
(Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) in
this vision system, giving information about
surrounding vehicles to the driver.
Currently, Ficosa is already working
with different car manufacturers on the
integration of intelligent interior rearview
mirror, customising it according to their
requirements. It is expected that the
regulation in this field will be approved
in a European level by the middle of this
year and it is foreseen that vehicles can
circulate with this system integrated by the
beginning of 2018.
For more information visit ficosa.com
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INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
2016 Hilux heavy

duty upgrades
Xtreme Outback releases 2016 Hilux heavy duty upgrades.
ustralian Clutch Services 4x4

division, Xtreme Outback, is
proud to announce their latest
heavy duty upgrade to suit the 2016
Toyota Hilux.
Xtreme Outback has produced a variety
of new kits to suit the different engines
available. The new kits offer a higher clamp
load than the standard clutch, making the
upgrade ideal for vehicles that tow heavy
loads regularly, are used as trade vehicles,
have power upgrades or are taken off-road
regularly. The new kit was tested using
Xtreme Outbacks new promotional Hilux
with impressive results.
The new Toyota Hilux kits are an

exciting addition to the Xtreme Outback
range, explains Brenton Jordan, Australian
Clutch Services Managing Director. We
have developed several new kits over
the past few months that will support our
distribution network as new vehicles enter
the market.
Along with the new Hilux kits, Xtreme
Outback has developed kits to suit the
2016 Mitsubishi Triton, NP300 Navara and
Volkswagen Amarok. These kits are offered
with a sprung organic friction disc and to

suit a variety of engine configurations.
We have been working hard on
developing new and innovative kits for
the Australian and International market
explains Stewart Furze, Xtreme Outback
mechanical engineer, The new Hilux
kits offer exceptional performance
improvements over the standard clutch
and we expect this to be a very popular kit
around the world as the vehicle is modified
and developed by tuners and owners.
For more information about the Xtreme Outback product range, please contact
Australian Clutch Services on 1800 CLUTCH or email sales@australianclutch.com.au
NGK SPARK PLUGS
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customers engine performance.
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INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Efficiency oil
Ryco launches the ultimate SynTec oil filter range.
n their continuing quest to

increase engine protection, the
dedicated R&D team at Ryco has
raised the bar again with the launch of their
SYNTECTM range high efficiency oil filters.
Were extremely excited about
the launch of the SYNTECTM range,
said George Dearden, GUD Automotive
Chief Engineer. more importantly it
has been designed specifically to match
the longer service intervals of modern
vehicles. The fully synthetic construction
means that all filters in Rycos SYNTECTM
range deliver an unmatched 15,000
kilometre service interval.
Our team of experienced engineers
worked hand-in-hand with the filtration
media supplier to develop a high
efficiency media designed to remove more
dirt, keeping your engines cleaner for
longer, George explained. As the market
leader and filtration category innovators,
we need to ensure that every new product
we launch exceeds both our promises
and our customers expectations, George
explained. As a result we have invested
heavily in testing equipment. We put
the SYNTECTM through a rigorous,
multipass test in our world-class lab
in Melbourne, and were happy to
report it passed with flying colours.
Like all Ryco filters, the SYNTECTM
has been engineered to exceed
standard original equipment filters but
what sets it apart is the use of Nano
Fibre media that has superior particle
removal characteristics which allow
it to withstand the harsh conditions
arising from extended drain periods.
The Nano Fibre technology that is
a feature in the SYNTECTM range also
offers a very high initial efficiency that
exceeds 99 per cent at 25 micron,
said George. This is well above the
filtration rates offered by standard
filters while the low restriction to flow is
beneficial at engine start up when cold.
Manufactured using the most modern
techniques, the highly efficient Nano Fibre
Media provides a tightly woven synthetic

media, with a dense tortuous path,
designed to trap more dirt as oil moves
through it, without increasing the pressure
drop across the filter.
High efficiency is best explained
by comparing how good the filter is at
removing harmful particles from the
oil at a given particle size, he said.
Conventional cellulous based oil filter
media have a very low initial efficiency
during the early stages of its life, this
means more particles smaller than 25um
are able to pass through the filter.
In comparison 100 per cent synthetic
media filters have a very high initial
efficiency while maintaining a low restriction
across the filter, this means the filter is
removing more contaminants smaller than
25um from the oil, added George.
The SYNTECTM range includes 19 popular
spin-on filters and one cartridge filter that,
combined cover more than 10.9 million

vehicles in the Australian car parc alone.
The part numbers are some of Rycos
most recognisable filters Z9 and
Z89A for example now available in the
SynTec range as Z9ST and Z89AST easily
identified by the ST suffix.
For more product information visit: www.rycofilters.com.au/Products/Oil

Available from your local Ryco stockist today.
Note: Ryco SynTec is not suitable for racing applications

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INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Step bits that do it all

Milwaukee Tools continue to expand its accessory offering with a
focus on delivering innovative solutions for the professional user.
he new Metric Step Drill Bit

line provides solutions for
various applications across the
Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC,
MRO and Remodelling trades. Made in the
USA, these new Step Bits are designed for
use with cordless drills in high speed for
increased efficiency on the jobsite.
Gone are the days where users would
have to sacrifice speed for control or
control and quality for the delivery
of faster cuts. Unlike traditional drill
bits specifically designed for corded
drills with low RPM and high torque,
Milwaukee has provided a solution that
allows Step Bits to do it all, deliver fast
starts, more life and holes per charge
across the cordless platform.
Designed with JAM-FREE Performance
for tough jobsite conditions, these
Step Bits boast a smooth cutting Dual
Flute Design with black oxide coating,
producing greater cutting speed, less heat
and extending bit life. Milwaukee has also
identified common problems posed by
bit walking and developed a new design
aptly named Rapid StrikeTM Tip to combat
this, ultimately saving time and promoting
greater user productivity.
For added user convenience, Milwaukee
has integrated laser engraved reference
marks with each bit in turn making it easier
for the user to stop drilling based on the
size required. The new bits also feature a
3-flat Secure-GrippTM shank, ensuring a
solid connection with the drill chuck, less
slippage and increased user precision.
The new Milwaukee Step Bits will
offer a complete range of sizes (4mm
to 65mm) with four different Step Bits
and a 3 piece kit. Each bit demonstrates
Milwaukees continued commitment to
deliver innovative solutions to save time
and increase productivity on the jobsite.
Available now, visit your local authorised
Milwaukee dealer to purchase your next
Milwaukee tool and experience the Heavy
DUTY difference.
FEATURES
JAM-FREE performance: dual-flute
design provides greater speed
and control
Rapid speed: optimised for cordless
drills in high speed
Rapid StrikeTM Tip: creates fast, accurate
starts and generates less heat
Superior bit life: optimised geometry
with Black Oxide coating to cut faster
and produce less heat
Maximum holes per battery charge:
greater user productivity
Laser-engraved reference marks:
easily stop on any hole size
3-Flat Secure-GripTM shanks: reduces
bit slippage in the chuck
STEP BIT MODELS
48899335
14 Hole Metric Step Drill Bit (6 - 35mm)
48899332
13 Hole Metric Step Drill Bit (M6 M32)
48899320
48899301
48899399
3 Pce Metric Step Drill Bit Set
For more information on the full line of Milwaukee power tools and accessories
call 1300 361 505 or visit the website milwaukeetools.com.au
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INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Big Reds new high

power L.E.D driving lights
Big Reds range has been strengthened with
the recent addition of High Power 180mm
and 220mm L.E.D Driving Lights, designed
to provide excellent light output without
breaking the budget.
he dual voltage 12/24 lamps

feature an array of 5W high
power Cree L.E.Ds, with the 18
L.E.D 180mm lamp delivering 8,000 Lumen
and casting a penetrating white light 370m
up the road at 1 Lux. The 220mm lamp,
with 30 L.E.Ds, produces an impressive
13,000 Lumen, shining a light beam 500m
at 1 Lux.
As well as offering this strong forward
lighting, the lamps also produce a wide
spread volume of light illuminating the
surrounding area to both sides of the
vehicle, at 6300 Kelvin, a measure that is
close to day light, for reduced eye strain
and fatigue when driving.
All-round light output aside, Big Reds
new lamps features robust construction
using die cast aluminium housing and a
heavy duty, stainless steel bracket with a
rugged three bolt mounting system.
The lights also benefit from an
integrated shock dampening system that
isolates the lamp housing from the bracket,
providing increased vibration resistance.
The L.E.Ds themselves are housed behind
a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens
that is fully sealed to IP68.
For even further protection against
scratches and scuffs, the lamps also include
a see-through polycarbonate lens protector
and for ease of fitment, the lamps come prewired with a weatherproof connector fitted
and matching connectors supplied.
Functionality aside, the lamps with their
red and black colour combination are
aesthetically-pleasing and designed to look
great on a broad range of 4x4s, commercial
vehicles and even passenger cars.
Big Reds new High Power L.E.D
Driving Lights are covered by a three-year
warranty and available from all leading
transport, automotive and four wheel drive
outlets throughout Australia, starting from
approximately $330.00 incl. GST.
For more information visit
bigredled.com.au or call 1800 113 443.
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INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Two post hoists

Two post hoists arent typically thought of when lifting heavy
vehicles. However, more and more shops are seeing the benefits
that a two post hoist brings.
wo post hoists take up less

workshop space and allow
unimpeded access to gearboxes
and suspensions. They are also very
popular for brake work as the vehicle is at a
comfortable height with the wheels already
off the ground. Interequip imports a range of
automotive equipment for the heavy vehicle
mechanic. Their biggest selling range is the
6 ton two post and the 6 ton four post hoists.
The REAL 6 ton two post has extra-long
lift arms with an almost 4 metre reach.
This allows the operator greater freedom
to position the vehicles centre of gravity
close to the middle of the hoist resulting in
a safe lift.
It features a twin ram, twin cable, twin
lock design with automatically deploying
park and arm locks. The hydraulics are fed
by a Korean made pump and motor and
the rams are fitted with parachute valves
which deploy in the unlikely event of a hose
failure. The parachute valve slows the hoists
descent and allows it to settle on the first
park locks.
The REAL 6 ton 2 post hoist has a simple
lock release system of a cable and pulley
design. One action releases the locks and

then actuates the descent control solenoid
which brings the hoist down at a controlled
rate (the descent rate is adjustable). The hoist
is supplied with extra-large two stage lift pads
and van adapters. An extra high version is
also available to service high roof RVs.
The BulletPro BP6X 6 ton four post hoist
is manufactured in Korea and is
delivered standard with two 3 ton
electric hydraulic jacks.
Over the years many customers were
tempted by the cheaper prices that a single
jack offered, later realising the significant
cost to productivity was perhaps a short
sighted reaction.
The twin jacks are suspended on spring
loaded rollers which make positioning
them easy. Once the jack is loaded the
springs compress and lock the jack in
place. Both jacks have built in safety locks
and can be operated via remote control
or via the jack controls. This means
the vehicle can be lifted by the jacks
without the operator standing underneath
(dependant on shop Work Health Safety
practices). There is no need to drag an air
hose to each jack as they are permanently

plumbed directly to the main pump.
All hoses are hidden underneath the drive
on platforms. Both jacks, when fully lowered
sit at the same height as the drive on
platforms meaning exhausts wont catch on
lowered cars as they are driven off.
Both the main platforms and jacks are
covered by parachute valves in the unlikely
event of a hose failure.
The hoist features two completely
independent locking systems for the main
lifting platforms. The primary locks are
electrically operated and are automatically
deployed as soon as an operator release
any button. The secondary locks will
automatically deploy if any cable goes slack.
They are designed to automatically deploy in
the unlikely event of a lift cable failing at the
same time a primary lock is disengaged.
Interequip has warehouses and full
time support staff in Brisbane, Sydney
and Melbourne.
For more information, please contact
Interequip on 18000EQUIP (1800 037 847)
or via email info@interequip.com.au
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Coolants
ACDelco offers a comprehensive product range to suit most makes & models.
For your nearest ACDelco Automotive Parts Stockist
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INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Autonomous driving
Goodyear reveals concept tires for autonomous cars.
he Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Company has revealed two
innovative new concept tires at
the 86th Geneva International Motor Show
that could literally reshape the future for
autonomous cars.
THE CONCEPTS
The spherical-shaped Eagle-360 a futureoriented tire was designed with key
features of maneuverability, connectivity and
biomimicry for autonomous mobility, while
the IntelliGrip, featuring advanced sensor
and treadwear technology, is a solution for
the earlier adoption of self-driving vehicles.
Goodyears concept tires play a dual role
in that future both as creative platforms
to push the boundaries of conventional
thinking and testbeds for next-generation
technologies, said Joseph Zekoski,
Goodyears senior vice president and chief

technical officer.
The Goodyear Eagle-360 is a sphericalshaped design concept tire that would
provide self-driving cars ultimate
maneuverability, connectivity and
biomimicry to increase safety.
The Goodyear IntelliGrip concept
tire is designed to communicate with

autonomous vehicle control systems,
sensing road surface and weather
conditions for improved driving safety
and performance.
Goodyear Eagle-360
Goodyear IntelliGrip
For more information go to

www.goodyear.com/corporate
Electronic torque wrench

The Electronic Torque Wrench (ETW), with built in Target Torque
Alert (TTA) technology, is the latest addition to GearWrenchs range.
earWrench presents the

Electronic Torque Wrench (ETW)
with built in Target Torque
Alert (TTA) technology that ensures
accurate and efficient tensioning of
various fasteners, for superior and more
consistent fitting.
The GearWrench ETW is designed to
achieve the proper tension of bolts and the
correct loading of parts. The user can select
a specific target torque value, using the
LCD screen, and the wrench will then notify
you, with Target Torque Alert.
As the torque approaches the optimal
level as set by the operator, the TTA
will activate, in the form of an optional

accelerated beeping sound. Then when the
operator reaches the optimal torque, the
handle will vibrate, a beep tone will sound
and a solid red LED light is shown on the
screen display, to keep you informed and
maximise efficiency.
When it comes to accuracy, you cant
do much better than 20-100 per cent of
full scale. The ETWs counter clockwise
accuracy is a low 3 per cent, and an
even lower 2 per cent clockwise, to
dramatically increase precision.

Not just smart, this wrench is flexible.
The ETW 72-tooth gearing and 5o
ratcheting arc provides greater access
when working in confined spaces and
compromising angles.
The GearWrench Electronic Torque
Wrench is packaged in a sturdy blowmoulded case to prevent scuffing
and breakage. On top of this the ETW
can record in five different torque
measurements, in imperial and metric.
For more information on the Electronic Torque Wrench, or to find your nearest
GearWrench stockist, visit www.gearwrench.com.au
INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Smooth running
Dayco Powerbond has the Australian made
solutions for more LSA engine power.
ustralian performance vehicle

owners can now customise their
supercharged 6.2 Litre LSA V8
engines using Australian made Dayco
Powerbond Harmonic Balancers.
These precision engineered
performance engine components provide
direct-fit performance gains from these
superb engines.
Dayco Powerbond 10% Overdrive Pulley
Dayco Powerbonds all steel Race

balancer has been designed with a separate
bolt-on, CNC machined supercharger drive
made from billet aluminium, enabling a 5,
10, 18, 22 and even 28 per cent overdrive
pulley to be adapted or changed for up to
8psi increases in boost.
These all steel, SFI Certified race
specification Dayco Powerbond harmonic
balancers have been designed specifically
for LSA specification, supercharged engines.
Dayco Powerbond also offers the
aftermarket separate LSA engine bolton supercharger pulleys in five variants
to generate more boost. For bolt-on
supercharger pulleys that enable 18 per
cent or more overdrive boost, Dayco
Powerbond also provides an idler pulley
relocation bracket to allow for supercharger
pulley drive clearance.
Dayco Powerbond also offers the
aftermarket a complete performance pulley
upgrade kit for HSV GTS, Maloo, Clubsport
and Senator 6.2 litre LSA engines. The kit
includes all components needed by repairers,
performance tuners or DIY enthusiasts to
gain more boost from these engines using
premium quality, purpose engineered and
Dayco Gold Label W

Profile Supercharger Belt
locally manufactured components. These

include a Dayco Gold Label W Profile
supercharger belt, the preferred Dayco
Powerbond race specification harmonic
balancer (from five boost variants ranging
from 5 to 28 per cent) and an idler relocation
bracket (if required).
To find out more, contact Dayco Australia
customer service on (03) 9794 4466 or
visit dayco.com.au
Dayco Powerbond Idler Pulley Relocation Bracket
Dayco Powerbond 18% Overdrive Balancer and Pulley

MECHANIC PROFILE
WORDS BY JOHN PINNELL
No school like
the old school
Walk past 79 year-old Len Brennan in the street and you mightnt
suspect that his incredible passion and talent once saw him flagged
as a future Formula 1 driver, or that his engineering skills brought
Toyotas engineers over from Japan to peek at his work.
Len Brennan in his workshop.
o I keep it for sentimental value?

asks Len Brennan about his 1975
RH 11 Hiace ute. No way, I keep
it because its the quickest thing youve
ever seen. I can find the limit in any other
car Ive ever driven, but not this. Theres
really no weight above the tyres.
For its first three years, Toyotas
Hiace range included a ute, and Len
bought this one in a paddock full of
garbage for $600. It became his work
and play truck for 20 years with a few
well-chosen modifications.
At 100kmh it used to sit on 4000
revs, says the man from Hastings, on
Melbournes Mornington Peninsula. You
were hoarse by the end of the trip from
yelling! I couldnt stand it, so I got a Borg
Warner overdrive and I put one in this
Hiace. I adapted it to the existing four56 AUSTRALIAN CAR MECHANIC
I BOUGHT A POORLY
BUILT KIT CAR AND
I REBUILT IT AND
WENT ON TO WIN A
LOT OF RACES.
speed box, so that it changed with
an electric switch, and it kicks down
quicker than an automatic! I supplied
them to the Toyota dealer network with
a 100,000 km warranty.
I developed a disc brake conversion
too because the first week I had it the
brakes almost failed.
Lens business, Ace (Automotive
Conversion Engineers) Conversions drew
a lot of attention from his work with
Toyota Hiaces, some of it from the

manufacturers themselves.
Some Japanese from Toyota turned
up at my factory one day and asked if
they could drive the Hiace van with the
overdrive? They borrowed it for half an
hour, were gone for four hours having
a look at everything on the hoist. About
six months later they came out with five
speed boxes and disc brakes they didnt
want me making money out of their cars.
Len says hes always been an inventor,
and has, over the years, manufactured
products hes sold all over the world.
He says the tendency comes from his
father. Dad invented some amazing stuff;
he invented a machine that cut the oats,
beat all the grain out, and bagged it all
automatically. It was very complex. I was
impressed with him. I couldnt have done
it and he just was a bushie!
His other driving tendency
involves cars.
When I was 10 I told my mother I was
going to be a World Champion racing
driver. By the time I was 14 (1950) I used
to chauffeur my parents the 400km to
Melbourne and back home again.
Attending the 56 Grand Prix at Albert
Park as a spectator sealed the deal. Len
had his first race at age 24. I raced my
Mark 2 Zephyr at Phillip Island in 1960. I
got third on my first day out, driving like
an idiot. Phillip Island was really rough on
nylon radials. Id do four laps and have
just cotton to the centre of the tyre.
After the sedan Len got into Formula 2.
I bought a poorly built kit car and I rebuilt
it and went on to win a lot of races.
The Toyota HiAce Ute working as Lens tow

car, really hard work, a tonne of ute, a tonne
of Z, and half a tonne of trailer.
I had the tenacity of a weed,

to succeed.
Then I joined the Frank Gardner motor
racing School, and broke the Calder lap
record in a Lotus Formula 2. Frank timed
me doing 10 laps with only one fifth of
a second variation and said Youre only
wasting your bloody time here, get your
arse to England! Tell me when youre
ready and Ill open the doors to get you
straight into Formula 1.
Len had five kids, which wasnt the
dealbreaker. The announcement of an
impending sixth, one month before
departure was...
So I told him Id go next year. Then the
credit squeeze hit the UK and everybody
lost their jobs. So that was the end of that.
Then Lex Davis, the famous Australian

driver who had won the Australian Grand
Prix and ran in a lot of Formula One
races asked if Id like to drive in his new
Formula 2 team. He said, Ive ordered
the cars, Ill let you know when they
arrive. Then a month later he got killed
at Sandown. That was 1965. Mrs Davies
told me, you probably think its over, but
Im going to run the team myself. Within a
month though, their protg Rocky Trezise
died at Longford. I didnt expect to hear
from anybody then.
In 1966, Harry Firth rang me and said,
we need drivers for the 70,000 mile
endurance in the XP Falcon at the Ford
test track. Are you interested? I was there
in about three hours! I was the only driver
IVE COMPLETED SIX AND A HALF

MILLION KILOMETRES NOW, HIGH-SPEED,
AND IVE NEVER EVEN HAD A NEAR MISS,
NOT EVEN AT 240 KM AN HOUR.
Lens conversion of the HiAce drew a

lot of attention from Toyota itself.
This is the engine Len designed

and built for his 260Z race car.
This is how you put the engine

and OD in an early HiAce.
to race the 1000 miles every day for six

days a Bathurst every day. Harry said I
was the best driver hes ever had.
Ive completed six and a half million
kilometres now, high-speed, and Ive
never even had a near miss, not even at
240 km an hour.
Len has done Targa Tasmania three
times, the last time in 2002, when at
age 66 in his Datsun 260Z, he famously
battled Jim Richards for first outright till
a fuel blockage intervened. I ran the
same stage times as Peter Brocks 600hp
Monaro, caught and passed GT3 Porsches,
and cleared dry stage times in the rain. I
was pretty rapped with that.
With all his driving experiences though,
Len still rates his Hiace as the car he likes
driving most.
I go everywhere in it; Sydney, Brisbane,
Alice Springs. Id sooner drive it than
anything else. Its cheap to run and its got
all the modern features. And its high-speed
if I want it will still sit on 160kph.
Driving is still Lens passion.
Oh yeah, its all Ive ever lived for.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
WORDS BY GREG SPINDA AND SEAN SMITH, CAREW LAWYERS
Returning to work
whilst on WorkCover
This article will address some very common questions that
come up when either yourself, or your employees, return to
work whilst on WorkCover.
t is important to note from the

beginning that whilst you are in
receipt of WorkCover benefits, that
you inform WorkCover of any work you do.
This includes self-employed work, cash jobs
for mates or family or even volunteer work.
Failing to tell WorkCover is a serious
offence and you can be criminally
prosecuted for fraud, your benefits from
WorkCover could stop, WorkCover may
recover all the money they paid to you and
it can have serious negative effects on any
potential personal injury claim you may start.
I was injured at work but Im ready to
go back, what do I do?
The first thing you must do is obtain
clearance from your doctor, and in some
cases your specialist, to return to work. If
your doctor does not clear you to return
to work, WorkCover will not allow you
to return to work. This is to avoid you
re-injuring yourself.
There are two types of clearances your
doctor can give you, full clearance or
suitable duties clearance. Full clearance
means that your doctor is happy for you
to return to your pre-injury duties, with no
restrictions. Suitable Duties means that
your doctor has placed certain restrictions
on what you can and cant do. This is the
usual step when you first return to work.
The idea being that you gradually increase
your work and ease back into your preinjury employment. These restrictions
from your doctor may include shorter
working weeks, shorter working hours or
restrictions on the type of work you can do.
Once you have your doctors
clearance, you should communicate
that with WorkCover and send to them
your clearance. WorkCover will then
communicate with your employer. If you

have received a Suitable Duties clearance,
WorkCover will contact your employer to
determine whether they have any duties
available that will match the restrictions
that your doctor has placed on you. If your
employer has suitable duties available,
WorkCover will advise you when you can
return to work.
If your employer does not have suitable
duties available for you, WorkCover will
attempt to locate a host employer for you. A
host employer is essentially a workplace that
has an agreement with WorkCover to assist
injured people in returning to work for the
purpose of doing their Suitable Duties.
This is not a new employer or a new job
for you. It is only a temporary solution to
help you work your strength back up to try
to return to your pre-injury work. You will
continue to receive your weekly benefits
from WorkCover, despite working for a
temporary new employer. After gradually
increasing your duties, you may then be
able to return to your pre-injury employer.
I have gone back to work on Suitable
Duties but am suffering from pain,
what should I do?
If your doctor has provided you with a
clearance, you have a duty to attempt a
return to work with those restrictions. If you
do not, WorkCover may stop paying you for
failing to cooperate.
However, if you do return to work and
experience pain or find you are unable

to continue work, you must immediately
notify your employer and WorkCover. You
must then attend your doctor and explain to
your doctor what you experienced and why
you felt pain or couldnt continue with the
Suitable Duties. Your doctor may need to
adjust the Duties until they get the right mix.
I have re-injured myself at work,
what should I do?
You should immediately notify your
employer and WorkCover. This is incredibly
important to ensure you are covered by
WorkCover, you get the right treatment
quickly and if you wish to commence a
personal injury claim.
After you notify WorkCover, you should
attend your doctor to have them examine
the injury and determine the best course of
treatment. Depending on the extent of the
aggravation, your doctor may certify you
unable to work for a period of time.
My employee is returning from leave

following an injury, what do I do?
As an employer, you should keep in
contact with WorkCover, particularly if your
employee is returning to work. Check with
WorkCover to find out what restrictions
have been placed on the employee.
It is a good idea to keep a copy of
the Suitable Duties Plan and perhaps
discussing this with the employees direct
supervisor. You should ensure that any
work you have them do complies with
their Suitable Duties Plan. If it is above and
beyond what they have been cleared for,
they are not required to perform the work
and you may put them at risk of re-injury.
The Suitable Duties Plan is helpful for
employers too, because it is the best
chance of having the employee return
to work and minimise the prospect of a
personal injury claim once WorkCover
benefits are stopped.
If the employee notifies you that the work
you are having them do is aggravating their
injuries and symptoms, have them stop
the work and contact WorkCover. They will
work with you and the doctor to adjust the
Suitable Duties Plan.
For further information, the WorkCover
QLD website, www.worksafe.qld.gov.au, is
very helpful. We would also suggest getting
legal advice about your rights.
www.carewlawyers.com.au
WORKSHOP PROFILE
WORDS BY TOM FOSTER | IMAGES BY ELTHAM MOTORS
Personal touch
In a high-tech, tight-margin world, theres a successful Victorian
workshop whose business strategy might surprise some.
e treat our clients as family,

says the cheerful Patrick Bozzo,
31, of Eltham Motors, and we
want everyone to enjoy our business.
The business is a family-owned
workshop based, predictably enough, in
Eltham, Victoria.
After 30 years in the Melbourne metro
area, Patricks father established the
business in 2002 and Patrick joined in
2005. In 2016 Eltham Motors employs
two full-time admin staff and three fulltime mechanics, with a fourth due to
start very shortly. Keeping those staff

gainfully employed without a dealership
feeding in work seems a big ask and
Patrick credits Eltham Motors ongoing
success to the quality of its work and
customer contact as well as to his
amazing mum Eleonora. Without her
I know I would not be running this
business to its full potential. She is truly
God sent and the backbone of Eltham

motors, he said.
In terms of attracting work or keeping
clients, Id say our communication skills
and keeping people in the loop are our
biggest assets, said Patrick. We wont just
go, Heres your bill. Its what you owe us.
We keep people in the loop by letting
them know what work weve done and
THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BEING A

MECHANIC IS FOR PEOPLE TO TRUST YOU.
Patrick Bozzo of Eltham Motors.

what needs to be done, and we ask their

approval. We dont say to people they
have to spend their money before they get
their car back.
The same attitude takes care of
marketing the workshop.
Were fairly word-of-mouth,
explained Patrick. We dont do too much
advertising outside of our own website
www.elthammotors.com.au.
Were part of a couple of networking
groups that help us along as well, and
the hardest thing about being a mechanic
is for people to trust you. If you build a
good relationship with your networking
group and build good relationships with
clients, theyre happy to recommend you
to others.
Its people who know our business
and trust us and what we do, said the
tradesman mechanic. They spread the
word to other people on their databases
and those referrals keep moving
outwards. The networking part comes
about when Eltham Motors passes on its
recommendations about businesses its
learned to trust, too.
Eltham Motors also has a diversity that
dealer workshops generally cant compete
with. Motorcycle care and all kinds of
diesel work are available.
We dont really promote those other
services so much, but most people who
have a bike, for instance, have a car as
Eltham Motors was established in 2002.
IF YOU BUILD A GOOD RELATIONSHIP

WITH YOUR NETWORKING GROUP
AND BUILD GOOD RELATIONSHIPS
WITH CLIENTS, THEYRE HAPPY TO
RECOMMEND YOU TO OTHERS.
well. They already know me, so its the
family feeling again.
It helps our business dramatically.
Obviously its another set of skills, and
after servicing a lot of cars, getting a bike
in is something different and it keeps us
fresh as well.
The biggest difficulty faced by
Eltham Motors has been getting hold of
proprietary information and dealer training

for specific brands. Networking plays a big
part in providing the answers there, too.
Patrick has a good relationship with many
specialty workshops in his area, allowing
him to call on, and offer, help when its
needed.You only get what you give, says
Patrick, If you help someone out, theyll
be more likely to help you out.
EYE ON THE INDUSTRY
Bathurst 12 hour
Top seven result for Dayco racer David Russell
with Andy Soucek and Maxime Soulet.
he 14th 12 Hour GT endurance

race held at Bathursts Mount
Panorama proved to be another
outstanding event that covered 297 laps
and 1,897km of world class GT racing at
Australias most famous motor racing circuit.
Bentley Team M-Sport driver and
Dayco Ambassador David Russell joined
international GT star drivers Andy Soucek
from Spain and Belgian Maxime Soulet in
the number 31 Bentley Continental GT3
for this epic event, becoming the first
Australian to compete with this globally
renowned factory racing team.
Russell was selected by the team to start
the race in darkness at 5:45am and after a
blitzing start he made up two positions to
progress from 8th to 6th ahead of the sister
Bentley Continental GT3 and settled into
a very speedy early pace. Both Bentley
Continental GT3s climbed through the pack
in formation.
There was a scary moment during
Russells early stint when overtaking
McLaren driver Rob Bell at the extremely
fast Chase section of the Bathurst
circuit, causing a punctured tyre and an
unscheduled pit stop. He then rejoined the
race and set blistering lap times to make
up track position, returning the car to the
pits for hand over to Spaniard Andy Soucek
in 4th position.
Soucek then drove brilliantly to muscle

the number 31 Bentley into a dominating
lead after some outstanding overtaking
maneuvers. A further speedy stint by
Bathurst debutant Maxime Soulet further
solidified the Bentley trios position in the
top five. Russell was back on board for
another stint with seven and a half hours
to go, just ahead of the Bentley Continental
GT3 number 10 after an impressive
simultaneous pit stop for both Bentleys.
Russell progressed to second position,
challenging Nissan GTR race leader
Katsumasa Chiyo over several laps.
Russells run came to a halt during this
stint when a crippled Wall Racing Porsche
lost drive (gearbox failure) directly in
front of him at The Cutting, causing
major damage to the right front tyre and
bodywork that required a lengthy return
to the pits to repair. Shortly after returning
to the race, he handed the car back to
co-driver Soucek with five and a half hours
remaining in the race.
Further speedy stints by both Soulet
and Soucek saw the number 31 Bentley
Continental GT3 back in the top ten, with
the trio finishing the race in seventh place.
The teams sister car finished the race
in third position, with drivers Steven Kane,
Guy Smith and Matt Bell delivering the
Bentley teams first Bathurst 12 Hour
podium result. The race was won by

Tekno Autosports McLaren 650S drivers
Shane Van Gisbergen, Alvaro Parente and
Jonathan Webb. Second place went to
Nissan GTR racers Rick Kelly, Katsumasa
Chiyo and Florian Strauss.
According to Dayco driver Dave Russell,
competing with Bentley Team M-Sport was
an incredible experience.
It was an outstanding experience to be
a part of such a prestigious factory team
at the Bathurst 12 Hour. Working with such
professionals as Andy and Maxime was
also a privilege.
The Bentley Continental GT3 is a brilliant
car and being given the duty of starting the
race was exciting. I enjoyed the opening
stint in the dark and got into a fast rhythm.
I had a moment with Rob Bell at The Chase
that caused a puncture and pit stop, so it
was a case of running fast and consistent
laps to get us back on track by the time I
handed the car over to Andy. In my next stint
I was having a good run in second place
but I came across the limping Wall Racing
Porsche at The Cutting and had nowhere to
go. The damage proved to be a lot worse
than I thought and it cost us some laps.
The team did an awesome job to get
us back out there, with Maxime and Andy
bringing the car home 7th. While Bentley
Team M-Sport came here to win, we did
the best we could in the circumstances. I
also couldnt be happier for our team mates
to have gained Bentleys first Bathurst 12
Hour podium.
For more information go
to www.dayco.com.au
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Australian Car Mechanic.
As crew chief for Team Bray
racing, ACM is a vital piece of
reading material for me.
It provides not only great technical
and industry news, but entertaining
stories on industry people and the latest trends. The
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EYE ON THE INDUSTRY
New catalogue
CoolDrive releases new electrical
accessories catalogue.
oolDrive Distribution has released

the latest edition of its Electrical
Accessories Catalogue, a musthave for any vehicle repair or automotive
electrical workshop.
The 2016 catalogue has been
significantly updated from the first edition
published in 2010 and details 6,743 parts,
with 664 new part numbers included.
It is so comprehensive that CoolDrives
Lighting range of products has been split
into its own new catalogue, which will be
published shortly.
At 960 pages we believe it is the largest
and most comprehensive catalogue of
its type in the Australian market, John
Blanchard, CEO, CoolDrive Distribution said.
These types of catalogues are extremely
sought after by the aftermarket trade

because they summarise the latest parts
available in an easy reference guide.
New sections include Brake Controllers,
CB Radios and Reverse Camera Systems.
The Security & Accessories section
has been expanded to feature a new
subsection on Cruise Control, whilst the
Voltage Conversion section now includes
subsections on Battery Chargers and
Solar Panels.
The Catalogue is well-indexed with
colour-coded sections and, where
appropriate, includes technical diagrams
and parts specified by vehicle and model.
It ties in with CoolDrives online ordering
system with all parts available via
www.cooldrive.com.au
Copies of the new Electrical Accessories

Catalogue are available now from
CoolDrive representatives or can be
obtained by application to your nearest
branch. For more information go to
www.cooldrive.com.au
Platinum Plus 130
Leading automotive lighting and electrical company, Narva,

continues to raise the benchmark in the lighting stakes following
the recent release of its Platinum Plus 130 globes which offer huge
performance gains over more traditional globes.
he all-new Platinum Plus 130

globes provide a remarkable
130 per cent higher light volume
compared to a standard globe. Additionally
users also benefit from a 20 per cent

whiter light output (3750K).
The longer beam penetration provides
extra forward visibility of up to 40
metres, while the whiter light output can
considerably reduce driver eye fatigue and
improves safety by increasing overall
road visibility.
Despite the performance gains, Platinum
Plus 130 globes are ADR approved and
totally street legal, providing a safe upgrade
to OEM lighting across a wide variety
of car, light commercial and motorcycle
applications.
Another benefit of Narvas new globes
is that there is no increase in power draw
or heat displacement meaning the globes
are suitable for fitment in polycarbonate

headlamps.
Available in 12V in H4 (60/55W) and H7
(55W) types, globes can be purchased from
leading automotive outlets.
The Platinum Plus 130 globes are the
latest addition to the Narva performance
globe range.
Also available are Plus 60 Longer Life,
24V Plus 100, Plus 100, Plus 120, Blue
Plus 110 Arctic Plus 50 and Intense Blue
Plus 30 allowing users to select a globe to
best suit their needs.
www.narva.com.au or on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/narvaaustralia
Clutch Tech series
Australian Clutch Services releases a new technical

video on Dual Clutch Transmission set-up.
ustralian Clutch Services have

recently released a new video on
Dual Clutch Transmission Clutch
assembly, removal, set-up and installation.
The new video was developed primarily
to provide ACS customers with a greater
understanding of Dual Clutch Transmission
set-up due to the increasing number of
vehicles now sold with these state of the
art transmissions.
Dual Clutch Transmissions utilise two
separate clutches to control odd and
even gears, allowing the power to be
transferred between gears quicker than a
conventional automatic or manual.
Dual Clutch Technology is now
becoming commonplace in a wide range
of vehicles from Volkswagen, Hyundai,
BMW, Mercedes Benz and Ford.

As this technology is constantly
evolving, it is vital to ensure that our
customer base is provided with as
much information as possible regarding
replacement procedures and set-up,
explains Brenton Jordan, Australian Clutch
Services Managing Director. We have
developed the video as part of our Clutch
Tech Series which is constantly growing
and evolving to cover a wide variety of
clutch technical procedures and guides.
The new video has joined a range of
other videos available that cover a wide
range of clutch technical procedures. The
Clutch Tech series is growing all around
the world with tens of thousands of views
currently recorded on the channel.
The Clutch Tech series keeps growing

and growing, with more videos constantly
in development and our view count
continuing to expand. We are very pleased
to be able to bring this service to our
distribution network and end consumers,
providing them with information that
cannot be effectively communicated via a
technical service bulletin.
The new video can be found by
visiting the Australian Clutch Services
YouTube channel.
For more information about the Clutch
Tech video series or the Australian
Clutch Services product range, please
visit www.australianclutch.com.au or
call 1800 CLUTCH.
EYE ON THE INDUSTRY
Frosty and Monroe

Mark Winterbottom and Monroe keen for 2016.
onroe Australia proudly

announces that defending V8
Supercars Champion and long
term Monroe Safety Ambassador Mark
Frosty Winterbottom will continue this
highly successful alliance with Australias
top selling replacement shock absorber
brand in 2016.
Marking the sixth consecutive season
as Monroe Australias Safety Ambassador,
the 34 year old V8 Supercar Champion
is riding the crest of his most successful
tenure in this countrys premier motor
racing category.
Along with continuing in his popular
role as Monroes Safety Ambassador,
Winterbottom will also be actively
involved in the companys advertising and
promotional events to celebrate another
major milestone, Monroes centenary of
operations this year.
The Monroe sponsored racer enters
his 12th season with the Prodrive Racing
Australia team and will be racing an
updated FG-X Falcon V8 Supercar
that proved to be the benchmark of
performance and reliability during the
highly competitive 2015 season.
It is great to be continuing my close
Monroe association in 2016 and as the
defending V8 Supercar Champion. Having
the number 1 on my car this year for

the first time will be fantastic and I have
every intention to keep it there as well.
Last season had some brilliant moments
and some worrying times as well, so it
has been good to rest over the break and
re-charge, ahead of what will be an even
more competitive 2016 season starting
with the Clipsal 500, Winterbottom stated.
This is the sixth season that Monroe
and I have joined forces to promote
enhanced road safety and in being their
100th birthday year, I am looking forward
to being a part of Monroes national

promotions around this, while having plenty
of celebrations of my own behind the
wheel, he added.
The 15 round 2016 V8 Supercar
Championship began at Monroe Australias
manufacturing base location of Adelaide
for the spectacular Clipsal 500 from March
3 to 6. The new V8 Supercars calendar
also includes one new international event,
the KL City Grand Prix, to be held on the
streets of downtown Kuala Lumpur, from
August 12 to 14.
According to Brydon Tweddell, Monroe
Marketing Manager, this long term
ambassadorship continues to be more
successful for the company every year.
We are delighted to renew our
ambassadorship agreement with Mark,
the defending V8 Supercars Champion,
for another year, a year which also marks
Monroes centenary of operations. Our
customers enjoy the interaction and
involvement that they have with Mark and
his talent, enthusiasm and passion for road
safety makes him perfect for this role.
Heres to another big year both on and
off the track for Mark Winterbottom and for
Monroe Australia.
www.monroe.com.au
EYE ON THE INDUSTRY
Tyre pressure sensor

ARB releases a complete range of premium
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems.
RB Corporation Ltd, a world

leader in aftermarket 4x4
accessories, has released their
premium range of Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Systems that provide customers with
confidence when monitoring current tyre
pressures, on and off the road.
ARB has now met consumer demand for
a simple, easy to read and easy to install
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS),
coming in both external and internal kits.
Available as either a DIY external sensor
kit, or an internal valve replacement kit, both
TPMS units features a 12v socket mounted
display that is compact and easy to read.
Not only does the TPMS display all four
tyres in real time, the monitor can quickly
detect punctures and/or excess temperature.
Once potential failure is detected, the
montior delivers both a visual and audible
warning to alert the driver, preventing the
possibility of an accident occuring.
Utilising the vehicles 12v socket, another
unique feature of the monitor is that it
includes a 5V/1A USB output which allows
you to charge devices such as mobile phones
and GPS units, without having to remove the
tyre pressure monitor from the socket.
KEY FEATURES
User adjustable alert threshold
(adjustable range: 18 - 66 psi/1.2 - 4.5 bar)
Selectable pressure and temperature
measuring units (psi/bar-C/F)
Fast/slow leakage alarm
(audible and visual)
High temperature alarm
Monitoring pressure range:
10 - 75 psi/ 0.7 - 4.8 bar
Low battery voltage alarm
Operating frequency: 433.92+/- 0.5MHz
Operating voltage: 12v (+/- 3v)
Operating temperature: -40C ~ +70C
(-4F ~+158F)
USB charge port output : 5V/1A
DIY EXTERNAL SENSOR KIT
The DIY kit comes with screw on valve cap
sensors that are factory paired and labelled
to the corresponding trye, meaning the
system can be fitted in a matter of mintues.
Current valve caps can be simply replaced
with the small sensors which are then
locked in place with the provided lock nuts
and tools.
INTERNAL SENSOR KIT

Designed as a replacement for the original
valve system in 4WDs, ARB Internal Sensors
have the benefit of allowing easy air inflaiton
and deflation without the need to remove the
sensor. The internal sensors must be fitted
by a tyre fitting professional as the wheel
must be balanced after installation.
SENSOR PARTNER
The TPMS Sensor Partner is an optional
accessory designed to quickly pair internal
sensors to the display when the position
of a tyre is changed (when rotating
tyres periodically).
For more details and specifications for the ARB Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems,
visit www.arb.com.au/arb-tyre-pressure-monitoring-system
Stress reduction
Stress reduction and improved professional effectiveness now
part of SAE-A professional development series.
special two day workshop

devoted to reducing stress
and anxiety has now been
included as part of the SAE-A Professional
Development Series. The course is
designed to increase resilience in dealing
with constant pressure and difficult
life demands, improving professional
effectiveness and performance.
Under the title Mindfulness the two
day workshop teaches participants how
to reduce distractions from the work
environment as well as how to manage
the constant stream of thoughts we all
experience allowing our mind to focus
attention on the task at hand.
The workshop, led by Master of
Mechanical Engineering and Graduate
Diploma in Psychology, Phillip Chen,

provides the participants with concepts and
tools to find meaning and purpose in both
their personal and working life. It explores
the connectedness of the mind and body
and how this impacts on our emotions and
behaviour as a person and a leader.

Participants learn relaxation techniques
that assist in maintaining calm in interviews,
public speaking, presentations etc. and to
tap into their innate capacity to manage the
mind and emotions to become more resilient
and confident in making decisions.
Designed for engineers and technicians
who are experienced with engineering
work environments, basic engineering
principles and processes, the course is
delivered in a workshop environment with
a maximum of 20 participants.
For more information contact Kelvin
Clissold, General Manager Professional
Development, SAE-A on (03) 9676 9568 or
at kelvin@sae-a.com.au
Centennial celebration
An informative website has been launched to celebrate
Monroes centennial monroe100.com.
enneco is continuing the

companys year long celebration
of the iconic Monroe brands
centennial in 2016 with the launch of an
informative and fun website located at
www.monroe100.com.
Established in 1916, Monroe is a
globally respected brand of automotive
and commercial vehicle ride performance
and control components. Monroe is also
Australias market leader in replacement
shock absorbers and associated
suspension components.
This new website has been developed
for automotive service industry
professionals and consumers both from
Australia and all over the world. This new
website also reminds customers to visit
their local general repairer to check and
replace worn shock absorbers.
The website features a high-energy

celebratory video while an interactive
timeline traces the brands history back to
the first automotive shock absorber, the
Monroe Shock Eliminator.
Also available through the site are
links to a free Monroe Car Mechanic

Simulator game app. This game
challenges participants to install new,
virtual Monroe shock absorbers in less
than 100 seconds with the fastest
competitors placed into the running to win
prizes throughout the year.
In addition to the new 100 Years
website, Monroe has introduced a
broad range of limited edition
merchandising materials tied to the
brands centennial celebration.
For additional information on the
available items, please contact your
local Monroe Representative. Visit
www.monroe100.com today and join
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EYE ON THE INDUSTRY
Empowering engineers
Victorian Industry programs working group project are well advanced.
orking closely with the Victorian

Government Department of
Education and Training, the
Society of Automotive Engineers-Australasia
(SAE-A) is heading up the Industry
Programs Working Group (IPWG) and is
making positive progress towards opening
up opportunities within wider industry
sectors for skilled Automotive Engineers.
With the imminent closure of the three
large vehicle manufacturing plants there
has been widespread concern within
the State Government, Industry and the
SAE-A that this could lead to the loss
of engineering knowledge and skills to
Australian industry. Detailed research and
work over nine specific industry sectors
outside the automotive industry identified
by the State Government and the SAE-A is
producing positive prospects for engineers
seeking exciting new opportunities.
The aim of the IPWG is fundamental to
empowering engineers and professionals
to make their next career decision into
roles that add value to the employer and
where the engineers can utilise their skills,
knowledge and experience with long term

benefits to Australian industry, said Kelvin
Clissold, Manager, Industry Programs
Working Group, SAE-A.
Detailed research and analysis
undertaken with key stakeholders is
now completed in sectors such as
manufacturing, agriculture, defence
and aerospace, construction, oil, gas
and energy, mining and metals, health,
electricity, gas, water and waste services,
mining and metals, education and training
plus light and heavy rail.
Surveys have also been widely publicised
through FAPM and SAE-A members and
promoted via the HR departments of the
car companies.
The SAE-As focus is on the needs of the
engineering professional at the individual
level with more than 100 engineers in
the automotive industry and supply area
surveyed with input also from universities
and training institutes.
This research is producing positive signs
and bringing about a greater awareness
of the opportunities for engineers to
make a valuable contribution to industries

identified as being important for the further
development of the states economy.
A skills matrix produced by SAE-A, maps
in detail the automotive professionals skills,
knowledge of various advanced processes,
project management experience, etc. and
overlays these skills against those required
by other industry sectors.
This process has clearly illustrated the
breadth and depth of the transferable skill
set possessed by automotive engineering
professionals and confirms the likely
benefits they could bring to Australian
industry as a whole.
Recent positive outcomes for the industry
include Ford Motor Company retaining
up to 1,000 engineers in their Australian
Design Centre for global development,
development and test engineers remaining
at Holden and component manufacturer
Continental (VDO) retaining more than 30
engineers within Australia for future product
development plus engineers starting their
own businesses.
Engineers who have transferred to
industries outside the automotive area are
already bringing high level automotive skills
to industries such as plastic moulding,
defence, modular designs in the building
industry as well as the development of
new processes and project management in
areas such as mining and construction.
Whilst there are positive signs that
some form of automotive manufacturing
will continue in Australia in areas of special
vehicles, defence and recreational vehicles,
there is a strong focus by the IPWG in
identifying opportunities outside the
automotive industry, said Kelvin Clissold.
Various training programs are also being
developed and industry stakeholders are
being made aware of this valuable resource
and the high level of skills these engineers
can bring to industry, he said.
For more information contact Kelvin
Clissold, General Manager Professional
Development, SAE-A on (03) 9676 9568
or at kelvin@sae-a.com.au
EYE ON THE INDUSTRY
Road safety
Narva lights up road safety campaign.
ustralias leading automotive

lighting company Narva is
playing a vital part in the 2016
Road Trauma Support Services Victorian
campaign Shine a Light on Road Safety.
The campaign launching on Friday
6 May is promoted by Road Trauma
Support Services Victoria (RTSSV) a
not-for-profit organisation contributing
to the safety and wellbeing of road
users. Working closely with Government
agencies, emergency services, the TAC
and Victoria Police, RTSSV provides
counselling and support services to
people impacted by road trauma and
addresses attitudes and behaviours of
road users through education.
With services based on contemporary
practices and embedded in evaluation

and research, RTSSV is a key stakeholder
and service provider within the road
safety industry with a vision to reduce the
incidence and impact of road trauma.
The value of the work undertaken
by RTSSV with people affected by road
trauma is making a real difference
to victims and at the same time their
education programs are changing
attitudes of drivers, said Narva Marketing
Manager George Davies.
As a major supplier of world leading
automotive lighting Narva will play a vital
part in the Shine a Light on Road Safety
campaign being launched in May, he said.
As major landmarks and city buildings
light up over the period of the campaign
6 - 15 May, the Shine a Light for Road

Safety campaign will kick off with
motorists being urged to turn on
their headlights.
As the dark nights of winter
approaches, 6 May is a timely reminder
for motorists to check their headlamps,
tail lamps, side lamps etc. all in the
interests of road safety.
Special Narva Shine the Light on Road
Safety tags and point of sale material will
be evident in automotive showrooms to
emphasise the importance of good lighting
as a vital part in improving road safety.
www.narva.com.au or on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/narvaaustralia
Competition law
Adoption of effects test is a big win for small business.
he Turnbull Governments
adoption of the Harper Reviews
effects test amendment to the
Competition and Consumer Act has been
praised as a win for motorists and small
automotive businesses.
VACC, the peak body for Victorias
automotive industry, said the decision will
create a more level playing field between
independent smash repairers and large
insurance conglomerates, and between
independent fuel retailers and supermarketoperated chains around the country.
This is a big win for automotive
businesses, VACC Executive Director,
Geoff Gwilym, said. Mechanical repairers
are battling for reasonable access to repair
and service information. This change
should make it easier for them to compete
in the marketplace.
Our body repair members report that
they are being pressured to compromise
on the quality of their work in order to
meet insurer demands. With strengthened
competition law, we hope to see a fairer
deal for body repairers, in turn leading to
better repairs for motorists, he said.

Mr Gwilym added that a fairer
competitive environment will help protect
small business from the sometimes
unfair tactics of big business. Were
also delighted to see a better deal for
independent service stations, who will be
able to stand up to the dominance of the
supermarket chains. The supermarkets
will say this is bad for motorists but let
me make this clear: the more competition

in a market, the better the deal for
the consumer.
Mr Gwilym applauded the Turnbull
Governments leadership and bravery in
standing up for small business and said
the Parliament should adopt the far-sighted
policy position.
VACC urges the opposition and cross
bench senators to support the transition
of this legislation through Parliament,
he said. There have been no completely
reliable levers to use against the misuse
of market power in the past. This has
caused a lessening of competition and
created a barrier to entry for many
innovative people and companies from
entering the marketplace. Small business
operators will now be better able to
compete in the marketplace. That is good
for business; good for jobs; and good for
the community, Mr Gwilym said.
The Government will introduce the
legislation to Parliament later in 2016.
For more information visit vacc.com.au
EYE ON THE INDUSTRY
Festival of motorsport
Record 540-plus entry for 2016 Classic.
record-matching entry of more

than 540 Historic touring, sports
and open wheeler racing cars
spanning eight decades has been received
for the 27th annual Phillip Island Classic
Festival of Motorsport.
Staged from March 11-13 on the
spectacular Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit
by Victorian Historic Racing Register, the
event has attracted over-capacity fields for
Touring Cars, Production Sports Cars and
Historic Formula Ford open wheelers.
The record 58 races for (a record) 12
Historic categories will be held from early
afternoon on Friday March 11, with the
final event late on Sunday. Because of the
huge entry, there will be no time for the
circuit parades and demonstrations that
have been a part of previous Phillip Island
Classic FOM meetings.
Feature races will include a 10-lap
event for Historic Touring Cars on Saturday
afternoon and similar 10-lap sprints
for big banger sports cars and open
wheelers on the Sunday afternoon.
There will only be non-stop racing
on Friday afternoon and 9-5 over the
weekend, said VHRR President Ian Tate.
Around 30 thundering V8-engined
Formula 5000 racing cars are also
expected to line up, while the Classic has
attracted Formula 1 cars from the 1960s,
1970s and 1980s.
Meanwhile for Touring Car enthusiasts,
this years event will have special meaning
with Patron and four times Australian
Champion Jim Richards racing an ex-JPS
Team BMW in five separate capacity-grid
Group C & A races.
To support the 100 Years of BMW
celebration at Phillip Island, Richards
will also bring his own ex-Team JPS M3
to the meeting a car he drove in the
early rounds of the 1987 ATCC on his
way to win his second title. Meanwhile
Shannons may also display the ex-Neville
Crichton BMW 635 JPS Team car that
Richards also owns, but never actually
raced, in the period.
This years Classic will also be a must
see for open wheeler enthusiasts, with
two famous Formula 1 cars with unique

Australian connections coming home
from the UK thanks to their current
enthusiastic UK owners, Andrew and
Margaret Wareing.
From the 1960s comes the works 1.5
litre BRM P261-5 that was raced by
Graham Hill, Ritchie Ginther and Jackie
Stewart in Formula 1 from 1964.
Later, factory-fitted with a larger 2.0litre V8 engine, the same car contested
the 1965, 1966 and 1967 Tasman
Championship in Australia and New Zealand
with Stewart and Richard Attwood.
Driven by Graham Hill, the cars best
F1 result was second in the 1964 French
Grand Prix, while in 1966 it scored five
race victories in the 1966 Tasman Series,
with Stewart taking four of its race wins.
The Wareings are also bringing their
famous Williams FW06 to Phillip Island
the first car produced by the combination
of Frank Williams and Patrick Head for
their Williams Grand Prix Engineering
Formula One team.
Powered by a Cosworth DFV 3.0 litre
V8 engine and driven by Australias Alan
Jones, the FW06 competed as a lone
Williams works entry in all 16 rounds
of the 1978 FIA World Championship. It
finished in the points three times, with

Jones best result being second place in
the US GP at Watkins Glen.
At the meeting, the BRM P261-5 will
compete in Group M & O events for open
wheelers from 1961-1970, where one of
its main rivals will be another great F1 car
of the 1960s the 1968 2.5-litre Repco
Brabham V8 of Victorian Peter Strauss.
Meanwhile, Wareing will also race the
FW06/03 at Phillip Island in the Q & R
events for racing cars built from 19701985. Here, its principal F1 rivals will be
the 1971 March 741 to be raced by four
times Australian Champion, John Bowe
and the 1985 ex-works Lola 1.5 Turbo of
Sydneys Iain Ross.
The open wheeler programme at
this years Classic will also see a
near- record number of Formula 5000
racing cars compete over the events
three-day programme.
The 27th Phillip Island Classic Festival
of Motorsport is being staged by the
Victorian Historic Racing Register with
continued support from Penrite, Shannons
and CoolDrive and Repco.
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