...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...Did you know that some solid alternator pulleys have been replaced by a patented pulley technology that is an important part of the drive system design?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)...
...Alternator Decoupler Pulley OAP Overrunning alternator pulley Did you know that some solid alternator pulleys have been replaced by a patented pulley technology that is an important part of the drive system design?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...
...Through our field visits we have learned of several possible issues with these engines . In a lot of cases these issues will lead to engine failure. Possible problems: 1) Camshaft wear on the early models (up to 2003): there are potential issues with insufficient lubrication of th...
...Join Bill Mortimore as he walks you through installing a Micro-V Stretch Fit Belt, manufactured by the Gates Corporation. You cannot replace one of these belts with a standard v ribbed belt. Micro-V Stretch Fit Belts are made with TwistLock™ Technology - Advanced process adhering cord an...
...5523XS/K0155 23XS/KP15523XS CITROEN, FIAT, PEUGEOT , TOYOTA Various 1.9 D DW 8, DW8B, WJZ, 1WZ In order to achieve optimum belt performance, it is always important that the correct installation tension and tensioning procedure is used. As the construction of this belt has cha...
...AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, VOLKSWAGEN Various 1.4 16V, 1.6 16V Various From several garage visits we learned that there are a lot of possible issues with the installation of this tensioner. So we believe it is useful to launch a tech nical bulletin on these engines . Fig....
...Technical Bulletin 032 Copyright © 2009 Gates Corporation Page 1 of 5 # 032 17/12/2009 GATES REFERENCE : MAKE : MODEL : ENGINE : ENGINE CODE : All V-and Micro-V® XF belts As some accessory drive systems still suffer from premature wear/noise/failure of the belt,...
...CITROEN, PEUGEOT Jumper, Relay, Boxer 2.2 HDI DW12UTED In order to achieve optimum belt performance, it is always important that the correct installation tension and tensioning procedure is used. This particular engine requires an unusual 2 stage belt tensioning procedure. - The belt...