Category: Timing Belts

FAI understands the importance of keeping technicians up-to-date with training and technical know-how and has introduced a new video that offers comprehensive instruction on how to fit a new Timing Chain Kit.

FAI Automotive has introduced two new part numbers to its Timing Chain Kits range. The new additions cover over 20 BMW references across the diesel model range from 1 series to 7 series with engine capacities of 1.6 D to 4.0 D, including those in the ‘X’ model range and ‘new shape’ Minis of all

Gates’ PIC (Parts Image Capture) Gauge is an easy-to-use smartphone App that accurately and reliably evaluates belt wear. It is the first digital tool available, designed to be used by professional technicians to more accurately diagnose multi-ribbed belt wear.

Significant new INA tensioner parts have been introduced for more than 600,000 vehicles by Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd. INA parts for an additional 3.353 million vehicles were introduced during 2012 and the company is continuing the impressive growth in 2013.

ContiTech is expanding its product information website, which now includes a mobile version.

ContiTech Vibration Control has expanded its range of sealing components for brakes. The purchase of a moulded brake component business in France last year, now allows the company to manufacture micro composite parts for technologies like compact ABS systems, for example.

Gates has unveiled its new PolarSeal® II Clamp Assortment System, which contains hand-held tools to create A/C barrier hose assemblies directly on vehicles without the need for expensive traditional crimping methods. Versatile and convenient, the PolarSeal II clamp assortment also eliminates the need to stock large quantities of pre-made hose assemblies.

Goodyear has introduced new Timing Belt Kit Packaging. The new box is designed so that it is more practical and user‐friendly, whilst also presenting a brighter, fresher image.

In keeping with FAI’s policy of providing parts for the most modern vehicles on the road, its  belting range has been updated and added to substantially.