Here are five simple tips to help shops follow the best maintenance procedures for the engine drive system - including how best to check for belt wear and why replacing the tensioner and pulley at the same time is critical.
This video is perfect for helping counter people understand the basics of timing chain repair - covering the importance of using the right kit, securing the proper tools and accessing important installation information.
Check out this video for a list of tips on how to ensure proper timing belt repair. From using a kit and changing the water pump to addressing TSBs and cooling system care.
Our head of product management walks through the role a harmonic balancer has in the engine, its key parts and the full line of Dayco harmonic balancers.
Join our expert in the Dayco garage to learn how to accurately measure a belt without a part number. This tool can be used for both automotive and heavy-duty V-belts or serpentine belts.
Electric water pumps help maintain fluid flow and keep components at safe temperatures but they can be installed improperly if technicians aren’t careful. Dayco recommends following these tips regarding EWP installation to avoid trouble with the cooling system.
Find out the two main reasons why timing chains get replaced and what to do in each circumstance. This video highlights the steps needed to ensure proper timing chain kit replacement when dealing with noise and chain stretch.
Learn how to use the Dayco Awearness gauge during a proper belt inspection. This quick tutorial shows how to measure the belt’s rib depth and rib profile as well as check for cracks.
Dayco’s engine experts share basic belt tips to help make installation easier. Learn about maintenance intervals, belt wear, troubleshooting noise and more.
Learn about the basic types of pulleys for today’s front end drive system and the eight key signs it’s time to change one. Watch as a Dayco product specialist addresses worn pulley bearings, misalignment and more.
Dayco’s resident ASE certified technician talks about why Dayco’s tensioner design, and its patented flat spring technology, is preferred by many of today’s OEMs.
Dayco’s resident engine experts show you all the tools needed to make timing belt installation easy – from cam sprocket tools to special two-pin tools.
Learn the top two reasons water pumps fail after installation. Dayco’s engine experts also talk through torque, cooling system maintenance, why cavitation occurs and the importance of using an OE-quality water pump.
