Timing Belts Archive
20 Mar 2015
Timed to perfection with Blue Print
Timing Belt Kits and Timing Chain Kits are a core Blue Print product range, and as it is always best practice to replace the Water Pump at the same time as the Timing Belt Kit, the Blue Print range also includes an increasing number of Kits that come complete with the Water Pump.
12 Mar 2015
Dayco offers advice on timing belt installation
The 1.9-litre dCi diesel engine used in the Renault Laguna, (Espace, Master, Trafic and the Movano/Vivaro from Vauxhall/Opel) features a timing belt driven water pump. Since the job also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommends that all the systems’ components (timing drive, water pump and auxiliary drive) be replaced.
07 Jan 2015
New NTN-SNR range extensions
NTN-SNR has launched new references for its engine timing and auxiliaries aftermarket portfolios.
29 Jul 2014
FAI Automotive adds to aftermarket range of timing chain kits
FAI Automotive has added to its aftermarket range of timing chain kits.
15 May 2014
Gates works on hot oil tensioner
Recognised supplier of fully integrated systems for the automotive industry, Gates is working in close cooperation with the OE manufacturers on the development of hot oil belt drive systems. Gates has continued to develop wet belt system components and is now presenting the metal part of the system, a hot oil tensioner in a unique
22 Apr 2014
FAI Automotive adds to timing chain kits range
FAI Automotive has added two new editions to its quality timing chain kits. These kits have been specially developed for light commercial vehicles as direct OE replacements and contain all the parts that you need to make a complete repair.
22 Apr 2014
Gates hot oil timing belts
Since the early 1990’s, Gates has been manufacturing hot oil belt drives for industrial application on generators, lawn mowers and water pumps. This technology has progressed to allow the systems to be used in automotive engines, driving both camshaft, crankshaft and oil pump drives, replacing the traditional chain drive systems.
11 Mar 2014
Two into one will go -says FAI Automotive
As engine design gets ever more complex, with smaller and more economical units developed to increase power, efficiency and lower emissions, you could be forgiven for thinking that some jobs are too complex for the aftermarket and will remain in the domain of the franchised garages.