Dayco To Unveil Two New Serpentine Belt Designs At AAPEX 2014
Dayco Products, LLC, a leading global engine management technologies supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, recently announced it will unveil two new serpentine belt designs during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 4 – 6, 2014. Dayco’s focus on innovation, one
10 Tips For Serpentine Belt System Inspection And Service
1. Where is the wear? Like a tire, the friction between the belt and pulleys wears away at the belt, usually on the tops and walls of the ribs. Eventually the grooves of the pulleys will bottom out on the grooves of the belt, and then the belt will start to slip. According to one
Gates Corp. Adds QR Codes to Micro-V AT Serpentine Belt Packaging
The QR codes allow Gates customers to instantly access product information, specifications, installation instructions, selling tips and troubleshooting information by using an application on their smartphones.
Tech Tip: Diagnosing a Squealing Serpentine Belt
Belt noise is typically a symptom of one of two things: belt glazing and/or slipping. If the belt has more than 50,000 miles on it, chances are it needs to be replaced.
Tech Tip: Inspect the Spring-Loaded Automatic Belt Tensioner when Replacing Serpentine Belt
Most late-model engines have serpentine belt drives for the engine-driven accessories. And most people know that belts are a maintenance item and eventually have to be replaced. But many don’t know the spring-loaded automatic tensioner that keeps a serpentine belt tight is also a wear item. Consequently, the automatic tensioner may also have to be replaced when the time comes to change the belt.
Serpentine Service Typically Involves More Than Just The Belt
Your attention to belt condition will ensure systems are operating effectively. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
Serpentine Drive Belt Kit Unboxing (Video)
Most cars today have a single belt drive system that runs all the important accessories. Sponsored by Continental.
Belts and Pulley Alignment
A misalignment of the plane of the belt can occur when a pulley is not parallel to the other pulleys on the belt drive system.
Installing The Continental Multi V Stretch Belt
Learn how to install stretch belts safely. Sponsored by Continental.
The Importance of Maintaining Belt Tension
Maintaining proper belt tension can enhance fuel economy. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
