Continental Recommends Technicians Replace Underhood Belts With All-Inclusive Kit Products
“The operative suggestion is to not replace one single component, but replace them all to ensure continuous and optimum engine operation,” said Tom Lee, Continental’s marketing manager for North American automotive aftermarket products.
Stretch Belts: Using The Right Tools
Stretching the belt may seem counterintuitive after everything you have been told about serpentine belts. But stretching the belt with the right tools is often the only way stretch belts can be installed.
Accessory Belts, Tensioners And Misfires: A Balancing Act
Ever been amazed how complex some belt routing diagrams can be when all they are driving is an alternator, A/C compressor and maybe a power steering pump? The belt might be 8-feet long and loop around one or two idler pulleys.
Stretch Belts: Inspection And Installation
When inspecting a stretch belt, always measure the depths of the grooves with an inspection tool since the differences between a worn belt and a good belt can’t be seen or felt. The new materials used to make a stretch belt might crack or separate like older belts before the grooves are worn.
ACDelco Introduces New V-Ribbed Aramid Belts
ACDelco is introducing new Professional V-Ribbed Aramid serpentine belts designed for demanding applications that require advanced technology and materials. Aramid cord is stronger than steel. Belts with aramid cord reduce noise, vibration and harshness – the most common reasons for customer complaints. ACDelco’s V-Ribbed Aramid belts are an ideal choice for engines with high specific
CRP Automotive Launches ContiTech Replacement Belts For Vehicle Stop/Start Systems
CRP Automotive has announced the introduction of ContiTech replacement belts for applications that use Start/Stop technology. The new belts, ContiTech SILENT GRIP and ContiTech TOUGH GRIP, were originally developed by ContiTech to solve specific problems on major OE applications. The aftermarket replacement belts are made by ContiTech to the same OE specifications and are now
Everything You Need To Know About Stretch Belts
Stretching the belt may seem counter intuitive after everything you have been told about serpentine belts. But stretching the belt with the right tools is often the only way stretch belts can be installed. Stretch belts can take loads off of the main accessory belt drive, allow for better packaging and solve NVH problems that
Hyundai 1.6-2.4L Tech Tip: Check The Weights On The Shafts Before Installing Belts
The addition of the balance belt won’t cause any problems as long as it’s timed correctly and the counterweights are in the proper position when the belts are installed. There are access holes in the block that allow you to insert a punch or screwdriver to ensure the weights are at the bottom of the shaft, but they are not always necessary.
TIMMING BELTS: Bridging The Service Gap-CRP
By David Hirschhornt, CRP Automotive Remember the good ol’ days when your customers came in for regularly scheduled maintenance? Oil change at 3,000 miles, tire rotation at 5,000, tune up at 10,000, and so on. While these helped you keep their vehicles in good shape, a hidden, but truly valuable benefit was the “advanced
Honda Timing Belts: The First Step In Replacement Is Selling The Job
Bob Dowie, owner of Village Auto, Chester, NY, says that the first step in timing belt replacment is selling the job. While most customers know they need to be