...Did you know that some solid alternator pulleys have been replaced by a patented pulley technology that is an important part of the drive system design? These new high tech alternator decoupler pulleys (ADP) allow the belt to power the alternator during acceleration and cruising speed, but...
...Replacement of the timing belt drive, water pump and thermostat on an Audi A6 Installation video for the replacement of the timing belt drive, water pump and thermostat on an Audi A6 (C5) 2.4 - V6 (AML) engine....
...AUTOMOTIVE PASSENGER CAR SYNCHRONOUS BELT DRIVE SYSTEM Technical Service Bulletin Due to durability issues with the original OE synchronous drive system, the manufacturer has reengineered the drive to achieve a more reliable setup that provides worry free performance.Refitting the synchr...
...AUTOMOTIVE PASSENGER CAR ACCESSORY BELT DRIVE SYSTEM Tech Tip Standard industry belt diagnostics call for replacement of a serpentine \ belt if it shows three cracks in a three inch section. This is a good rule of thumb for Neoprene, but not so good for EPDM. EPDM belts inherently resis...
...Belt Tensioning V-Belt Tension Ranges for Manual Tensioners Always use a belt tension gauge that indicates static tension, such as t\ he Gates Krikit® Tension Gauge, to determine proper tension from the Installation Chart. Tension ranges below are for drives\ requiring single belts...
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...Symptoms:Water pump has missing or broken teeth, or sprocket falls off the shaft.Probable cause of failure:Misalignment or damage of the tensioner, guide or chain.Corrective action:Visual inspection is required to verify the correct alignment of chain tensioner and guide. Inspect for broke...
...Timing belt drive systems come with a variety of tensioning methods and components. In the past, engines used a manual tensioner (or eccentric pulley) for the drives, which had to be installed and then locked in place. Over time the belt tension would change as there is no self-adjustment...
...Cooling problems - symptom or cause Symptom or cause - can you tell the difference? Gates has some tips for mechanics when cooling systems problems arise. If the temperature gauge on a vehicle is continuously in the red, a new publication from Gates will help. Diagnostics Made Easy...
...This is a training video to help educate on engine coolant and the cooling system. Part 1 of a 3 of a series. Coolant contamination Coolant servicing thermostat radiator hoses...