September 27, 2021
I bought a new CVT belt. How do I break it in?
It doesn’t matter if you drive a UTV, ATV or snowmobile, you’ll need to break your new powersports CVT belt in using two heat cycles. After…
September 27, 2021
How can I tell if a serpentine belt is bad?
Beyond looking at the belt directly for physical signs of damage – such as swelling, cracks, or disfiguration – pay attention to how your car is functioning.…
September 27, 2021
How do I check for belt wear?
Belt wear can be difficult to detect because newer belts made with EPDM rubber tend to wear like tire tread, where there is material loss…
July 14, 2021
HD Two-Piece Tensioner #89947 DD15 Series Install
Our ASE master tech and product specialist take you step-by-step through the installation of Dayco’s new two-piece tensioner on a Freightliner DD15 engine. This particular…
June 16, 2021
On a timing belt repair, which timing mark is for the camshaft and which is for the crankshaft?
Most timing belts will have two double dotted line marks and 4 to 6 solid marks. Double dotted lines are for the crankshaft, and the…
June 16, 2021
What is the correct serpentine belt to use if I’m installing a 25% overdrive or underdrive balancer?
As long as nothing is removed from the routing system, like the A/C compressor, the OE stock belt length will still work. You can use…
May 23, 2021
OE Quality Tensioner Technology
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.
May 23, 2021
Timing Belt Installation & Repair Tools
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.
May 23, 2021
Common Water Pump Installation Errors
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…
April 16, 2021
How do I use the Dayco laser alignment tool?
Unlike laser tools with attachments, Dayco’s tool has an aluminum body with magnets that secure it into the grooves of the reference pulley (usually the…
