...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...
...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 In the withdrawn position, the OE tensioner can be locked using a pin.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...
...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...
...T41139, T41140 and kits K015523XS, KP15523XS, K015524XS, K025524X S, KP15524XS, KP25524XS, K015558XS, KP15558XS, K015588XS, KP15588XS, K015590XS . CITROEN, FIAT, LANCIA, PEUGEOT, SUZUKI, TOYOT A, Various 1.9 D, 2.0 D, 2.2 D Various During several garage visits we learned there ar...
...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...
...FORD / MAZDA C -Max, Courier, Fiesta, Focus, Galaxy, Mondeo, S -Max, Tourneo Connect, Transit Connect 121 1.8 Diesel (all 8 valves ) Various Through our field experience and failure analysis, we have learned that drive failure on these engines can be avoided by strictly followin...
...There has been a big evolution in car fuel technology: pressures have gone a lot higher, fuel permeation is legally controlled and there are numerous different fuel blends. These blends have chemical compositions which can damage the rubber of standard fuel hoses , plastic seals and no...
...VW Golf 16Valve Tensioner Problems VW Golf 16 Valve Tensioner Problems A VW Golf 16 Valve engine met a premature end when one of the timing belts broke. Gates Technical Support’s Andrew Vaux takes us step-by-step, as he examines all of the evidence to determine why the belt faile...
...Did you know that some solid alternator pulleys have been replaced by a patented pulley technology that is an important part of the drive system design?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...
...Identifying problems before they turn into costly belt drive failures, can mean the difference between a satisfied customer now and an expensive rectification job in the near future. Gates does some straight talking about key issues. Rapid improvements in Accessory Belt Drive System (ABDS)...