...Tension setting procedure for PSA 2.2 HDI engines 5558 XS/K0155 58XS/ K0255 58XS/ KP1 5558X S/KP255 58XS CITROEN, FIAT, LANCIA, PEUGEOT C5, C8, Ulysse, Phedra, 406, 607, 807 2. 2 D DW 1 2TED4, 4H01, 4HW In order to achieve optimum belt performance, it is always important that...
...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...
...Despite a difference between the design of the OE tensioner and the Gates tensioner, (Fig.1) they do the same job. However, there is a different installation procedure. In the withdrawn position, the OE tensioner can be locked using a pin. The new belt is installed over the (top) idler. T...
...VAG 1.0 16V AST / AVZ & 1.4 16V AFH Fig. 2 The tensioner pulley has a "ridged" surface (Fig. 1 and 2). This is intentional. These “ridges” are designed to help reduce belt noise generated by surface contact. Fig. 1 When replacing the timing belt, ensure that a new “ridged” tensi...
...DACIA / LADA / NISSAN / RENAULT . Clio, Duster, Fluence, Kangoo, Kubistar, Laguna, Largus, Logan, Megane, Modus, Sandero, Scenic, Symbol, Thalia, Twingo, Wind Petrol 1.4 16V, 1.6 16V . K4J/K4M. Explanation: In this drive, excessive play from the water p...
...An OEM/OES upgrade has made timing belt 5501XS and the associated tensioners T43064 (Fig. 1 left) or T43168 (Fig. 1 right) as well as the related kits, obsolete. They will no longer be installed on Renault K4M/K4J engines. 5501XS, 5671XS & related tensioners RENAULT 1,4 16V & 1,6 16V Pe...
...AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, VOLKSWAGEN All All All VAG Timing System Replacement Intervals Over the past months and years, we have seen many changes in the timing belt replacement intervals recommended by the different makes belonging to the Volkswagen group, so we have therefore prepared an...
...Belt Tension belt slip belt misalignment tension damper failure belt pulley contact tensioner wear belt damage belt wear damper failure bearing failure EPDM belt rib topping ABDS...
...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...
...How important is a correct tensioner installation The VW Golf range (1997-2006) features a variety of engines with different drive system layouts, but one of the most intriguing is associated with 1.4L 16V engines. Some of these twin cam engines feature two separate drive belts in...