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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

Our Dayco technician is installing Dayco harmonic balancer #PB1190N on a 6.2 liter engine. Learn the three key reasons a balancer needs to be replaced and walk through the proper way to remove and replace a balancer and the tools needed.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Honda 2.4L Engine K24A

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Honda 2.4L Engine K24A

Join our Dayco tech as he uses master kit KTC1387 to replace all the timing chain components on a Honda 2.4L engine. He’ll show what tools are needed, along with the removal and replacement of the upper chain guide assembly, balance shaft chain and sprockets and the primary guide assembly.

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

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

Our Dayco technician installs a new timing chain and sprockets on a GM LS 5.3L V8 engine. He covers proper torque specifications and the entire installation process using Dayco kit KTC1355.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 4.0L V6 Engine

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 4.0L V6 Engine

This is a complicated engine and kit installation on a Ford 4.0L V6 engine so our tech walks through exactly what tools are needed, along with the proper removal and replacement of all components – from the upper chain guide assembly to the balance shaft components and finally the 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

Dayco’s tech team member removes all the chains and surrounding components like roller followers and cam phasers to install a new timing chain kit on a Ford F-150 V8 engine. Learn about special warnings, torque details and how to use the tools accordingly.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors 2.4L Engine

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors 2.4L Engine

Grab your tensioner tool, actuator locking tool and Dayco’s timing chain kit #KTC1388, and join our Dayco tech expert as he changes the timing chain on a GM 2.4L engine. He’ll take you step by step through a complete and thorough repair.

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

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

Check out how to install the timing chain on a 2011 Stellantis V6 3.6L engine. This video includes special warnings related to positioning, alignment, phaser markings and more. It also references all tools needed and highlights appropriate torque specs.

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

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

Our Dayco technician replaces the timing chain and surrounding drive system components with kit #KTC1339 on a 2011 Ford AWD V6 engine. This video covers tips for easier installation, water pump replacement, proper torque specifications and alignment criteria.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors V6 3.6L Engine

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors V6 3.6L Engine

Review how to install the timing chain kit on a GM V6 3.6L or 3.0L engine. This video covers tools needed, relevant torque specifications and the order in which components like cam phasers, drive chains and VVT solenoids need to be removed and replaced.

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

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

Watch Dayco’s tech expert change the timing belt and water pump with kit #WP329K2A on a Honda V6 3.5L engine. He’ll show you the tools needed as well as how to use the shim kit included in Dayco’s timing belt kit to resolve a common Honda and Acura technical service bulletin.

Diagnosing Belt Noise

Diagnosing Belt Noise

In this heavy-duty training video, we dive into serpentine belt maintenance intervals, how to measure for belt wear and best practices for troubleshooting belt noise like chirps and squeals.

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HD Belt Line Overview

HD Belt Line Overview

Learn the benefits of EPDM rubber compounds and how drive systems for commercial vehicle trucks have evolved in this comprehensive training video. Get a complete overview of heavy-duty belt applications, including V-belts, banded belts and FEAD kits.

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Dayco Systems Selling & the Importance of Kits

Dayco Systems Selling & the Importance of Kits

Watch this video to see how front-end drive systems have evolved in heavy-duty trucks, how important serpentine belt kits are when it comes to belt replacement and installation, and the warning signs of tensioner and pulley failure.

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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