...AUTOMOTIVE PASSENGER CAR COOLING SYSTEM Tech TipF lushing:Over time, coolant in the cooling system can break down resulting in the need to service the system. The protectants in many of today's coolants become depleted and weak leading to corrosion, rust and scale. When this depletion tak...
...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...
...BULLETIN TT003-15› MAKE: All makes with a serpentine belt› MODEL: All models with a serpentine belt› YEAR: All years with a serpentine belt› ENGINE: All engines with a serpentine belt PULLEY ALIGNMENT & TENSIONToda...
...To ensure optimal operation of newly installed belts, the CVT sheaves must be cleaned of all old belt residue, glazing, and oils. Cleaning can be accomplished by carefully scuffing belt contaminates off the sheave/belt contact area with a mild abrasive such as 220-400grit sandpaper, Scotch...
...Unbeknownst to many, automatic belt tensioners are actually a wear item, and therefore cannot be classified as a prototypical hard part. Internal components in the tensioner can fail, causing stress on the belt and other accessory components. A tensioner is a relatively inexpensive part to...
...If during the course of an inspection the water pump is found to look like any of the below, Gates recommends properly flushing the system, filling the system with a new mixture of the correct coolant, and possibly replacing the water pump depending on the issues found.BULLETIN TT005-15›...
...Strongline explains why the OE tensioner that comes off the car might look different to the Gates OE quality replacement that’s inside the PowerGrip box. Vehicle manufacturers commission a range of component designs from different suppliers as a matter of routine, for logistical reaso...
...Tensioner adjustment VAG 1.4 1.9 Diesel engines T43091...
...0094-64001 There has been a modification at OES level, regarding the tensioning system on some VAG 1.8/2.0 petrol engines, using the equivalent of our 5491XS belt in the Aftermarket. The hydraulic tensioning system (tensioner T43018 + vibration damper T43028) has been rep...
...TT014 v1.0 › 09/2016 › Pag. 1/1 The manufacturers reserve the right to amend details where necessary. © Gates Corporation 2016 TT016v1.0 12/2016 Pag. 1/1 0094-64001 K015499XS / K025499XS / KP15499XS-1 / KP15499XS-2 / KP25499XS-1 /...