...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›...
...AUTOMOTIVE PASSENGER CAR SYNCHRONOUS BELT DRIVE SYSTEM Technical Service Bulletin SELECTION OF THE CORRECT TIMING COMPONENT KIT Both 3.0L + 3.2L V-6 engines utilize the same lower idler pulley(T42086) and are included in all kits. The original OE design utilized a fixed lower idler, whic...
...Extensive research on these applications has led Gates Engineers to identify multiple mistakes to avoid when inspecting and servicing any timing system components. In addition to observing the following precautions, Gates is now including a tube of Loctite® 243™ Medium Strength Threadlo...
...On models equipped with the Gates 38192 Tensioner assembly, it is possible that excessive tensioner movement or a broken tensioner assembly may be \ observed as illustrated below.ROOT CAUSE FAILURE OF BROKEN 38192 TENSIONER AUTOMOTIVE PASSENGER CAR ACCESSORY BELT DRIVE SYSTEM Technical S...
...AUTOMOTIVE PASSENGER CAR SOLUTION KITS Technical Service Bulletin This Solution Kit 38379K was designed to prevent the Micro-V belt from being thrown off in rain or snow driving conditions. This was a problem among these applications and Gates has the only true solution to the problem....
...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...
...See installation instructions provided in this kit. Crankshaft must be rotated two turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE with locking pin in tensioner and attachment bolt loose.BULLETIN PA007-11› PART NUMBER: TCK312 TCKWP312 T312› MAKE: Honda› MODEL: Civic› YEAR: 2001-2005› ENGINE: 1.7LINST...
...The Gates Technical Team has recognized these applications for potentially difficult timing belt installations. It is also common for steps in the installation procedure to be overlooked resulting in lost time and warranty returns. Industry publications as well as professional technician f...
...AUTOMOTIVE PASSENGER CAR SYNCHRONOUS BELT DRIVE SYSTEM Technical Service Bulletin TIMING BELT SETUP FOR 1999-2012 SAAB AND SUBARU 2.0L/2.2L/2.5L APPLICATIONS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION Industry concern has been raised regarding the Subaru hydraulic tensioner (Gates T43138) applications li...