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Welcome to the TechKNOW by Dayco™  online training series developed by our team of ASE certified tech experts.

This program is designed for counterstaff, sales team members and new technicians, and includes short 5-10 minute webinars to help participants better understand the benefits of Dayco’s belts and components, and address some of the top installation problems that occur with front engine system maintenance and replacement. Several videos are accompanied by a downloadable training guide – which includes key data points and a quiz to test your knowledge.

Harmonic Balancer Replacement and Install Tips

Harmonic Balancer Replacement and Install Tips

Length: 3:40

  • Harmonic balancer removal and installation on 6.2L engine
  • Dayco part number PB1190N
  • Covers tools needed
  • Best practices on balancer preparation

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Honda 2.4L Engine K24A

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Honda 2.4L Engine K24A

Length: 5:32

  • Dayco timing chain master kit KTC1387 
  • Overview of special tools 
  • Proper torque procedures 
  • Removal and replacement of: 
    • Upper chain guide assembly 
    • Balance shaft chain and sprockets 
    • Primary guide and assembly 

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors LS 5.3L V8 Engine

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors LS 5.3L V8 Engine

Length: 4:04

  • Dayco timing chain kit KTC1355 
  • Removal and replacement of upper and lower sprockets and timing chain 
  • Torque specifications and proper reinstallation sequence

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 4.0L V6 Engine

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 4.0L V6 Engine

Length: 9:43

  • Dayco timing chain kit KTC1359 
  • Covers special tools necessary 
  • Proper torque specifications  
  • Addresses removal and installation of:  
    • Upper chain assembly 
    • Balance shaft chain and components 
    • Primary chain system

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 4.6L/5.4L F-150 V8 Engine

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 4.6L/5.4L F-150 V8 Engine

Length: 7:32

  • Dayco timing chain kit KTC1335 installation
  • Removal of components and replacement
  • Covers warnings on valve keeper removal
  • Addresses proper removal of roller followers and camshaft phasers
  • Special Ford specific recommendations

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors 2.4L Engine

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors 2.4L Engine

Length: 7:29

  • Dayco timing chain kit KTC1338 installation
  • Chain, crank sprocket, tensioner/guide, nozzle and upper and fixed timing chain guide removal and replacement
  • Covers tools needed and removal of components that assist in engine rotation
  • Importance of removing timing chain tensioner

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Stellantis/RAM V6 3.6L Engine

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Stellantis/RAM V6 3.6L Engine

Length: 8:39

  • Dayco timing chain kit KTC1372 installation
  • Covers all components for primary and secondary chain installation
  • Highlights removal of oil pans, crankshaft rotation, tools and torque specifications
  • Includes special warnings related to positioning, alignment, phaser markings and magnetic timing wheels

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 3.5/3.7L V6 Engine

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 3.5/3.7L V6 Engine

Length: 8:53

  • Dayco timing chain kit KTC1339 installation
  • Water pump replacement with Dayco DP1744
  • Applicable to Ford 3.5L and 3.7L V6 engines
  • Covers tools needed, removal of all engine components and alignment

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors V6 3.6L Engine

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors V6 3.6L Engine

Length: 7:34

  • Dayco timing chain kit KTC1391 installation
  • Applicable to 3.6L and 3.0L GM engines
  • Replacement of cam phasers, VVT solenoids, secondary/primary chains
  • Covers tools needed, torque specs and alignment instructions

Timing Belt Kit Installation – Honda/Acura V6 3.5L engine

Timing Belt Kit Installation – Honda/Acura V6 3.5L engine

Length: 7:09

  • Dayco timing belt kit WP329K2A installation which includes the water pump/gasket
  • Most requested kit
  • Covers necessary tools, torque specs and proper routing sequence
  • Highlights Honda and Acura specific TSB that creates a chirp
  • Use of shim kit if needed
  • Water pump removal and installation, crank shaft pulley alignment

Diagnosing HD Belt Noise

Diagnosing HD Belt Noise

Length: 7:12

  • Belt maintenance intervals
  • Measuring wear
  • Troubleshooting belt noise
    • Chirps
    • Squeals
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HD Belt Line Overview

HD Belt Line Overview

Length: 5:46

  • Benefits of EPDM
  • Evolution in drive systems
  • Dayco belt options for CVs
    • V-belts
    • Banded belts
    • Belt kits
  • Reading part numbers
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System Selling

System Selling

Length: 7:32

  • Front end drive system evolution
  • Importance of kits
  • Tensioner and pulley failure warning signs
  • System replacement solutions
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Belt Interchange Guide

Belt Interchange Guide

  • Introduction to metric numbers
  • Understanding the PK number
  • Interchange instructions
  • Troubleshooting conversion issues
  • Reading belt numbers and additional tools

Water Pump Best Practices

Water Pump Best Practices

  • Water pump’s role and design
  • Breakdown of each component
  • Cooling system maintenance tips
  • Importance of kits
  • Signs of failure and maintenance intervals

Timing Belt Components

Timing Belt Components

  • Importance of timing belt maintenance
  • Replacement intervals
  • Systems approach
  • Customer communication
  • Installation tips and signs of wear
  • Dayco kits

Timing Chain Kit Components & Troubleshooting

Timing Chain Kit Components & Troubleshooting

  • Reasons for timing chain replacement
  • Reading diagnostic codes
  • System components overview
  • Addressing NVH or component related problems
  • Tips prior to replacement
  • Top applications

Tensioners, Pulleys and System Replacement

Tensioners, Pulleys and System Replacement

  • Belt system basics and components explained
  • Tensioner and pulley designs
  • Warning signs of wear/failure
  • Dayco kits

Reducing Serpentine Belt Comebacks

Reducing Serpentine Belt Comebacks

  • Evolution in OE drive design
  • Identifying and measuring belt wear
  • Troubleshooting noise
  • Modern belt designs