Alternator Pulley Diagnostics
When faced with an illuminated charge light diagnosis on most late-model vehicles, do not automatically assume the problem is inside the alternator and potentially unserviceable.
VIDEO: What Is A Torsional Vibration In The Belt Drive And Pulley System?
Andrew Markel covers how the movement of the pistons create torsional vibrations in the belt drive system. These small changes in the speed of the crankshaft can cause vibration in the alternator and belt drive system. If the vibration goes unchecked, it could lead to belt wear and component failure. Sponsored by Litens.
CRP Automotive Wins 2018 Best Performance Product For Rein Automotive Aluminum Water Pump Pulley & Belt Kit
The recognition was presented to CRP during the Import Vehicle Community Import Product and Marketing Awards Program at AAPEX.
VIDEO: The Best (And Worst) Ways To Install A Decoupler Pulley
Andrew Markel discusses several installation and removal processes for decoupler pulleys, including which will produce the most reliable results. Sponsored by Litens.
CRP Automotive Offers New Rein Automotive Aluminum Water Pump Pulley Kit For BMW
The upgrade kit features a superior aluminum pulley in place of the OE plastic design, according to CRP.
Servicing Decoupler Pulleys
Alternator pulleys are not so simple anymore. Many late-model vehicles are equipped with special pulleys that are engineered to reduce NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) and extend the life of the alternator. An Overrunning Alternator Pulley (OAP) has a one-way clutch mechanism inside the hub that allows the belt to turn the alternator in one direction, but allows the alternator to “free wheel” and spin at its own speed when the engine suddenly decelerates.
OEMTOOLS Offers A/C Clutch Pulley Removal Tool
The tool has a heavy-duty adjustable jaw design that makes quick and easy work of most A/C compressor pulley removal jobs.
Schaeffler Launches Repair Solution With Pulley Decoupler From The INA Brand
The INA repair solution will initially be offered for BMW vehicles with 1.5-liter and 3-cylinder gasoline engines and also should be available for certain vehicles from Opel and Volvo by the end of the year.
VW Beetle, Golf And Jetta: Broken Tensioner, Root Cause Of Failure Is Alternator Pulley
This type of failure is the result of severe vibrations in the accessory belt drive system. While a broken tensioner may be the result, the root cause often lies elsewhere in the system.
Idler Pulley Failure
This month, we’re going to look at the Subaru line of cars and some of the engine problems you may encounter. Here in the northeast, Subarus are very popular — they are hard to beat if you’re looking for a good, solid 4WD car. Subaru has always used a boxer-style engine with opposing cylinders. By