What To Inspect Before Replacing The Serpentine Belt (VIDEO)
Friction between the belt and pulleys wears away at the belt. This video is sponsored by the Group Training Academy.
VIDEO: Inspecting The Serpentine Belt
Replacing the belt rarely stops the noise on its own. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
VIDEO: Serpentine Belts: What Are They Made Of?
Andrew Markel discusses the construction of a serpentine belt, and how each of its layers contributes to its structural integrity and longevity on an engine. Sponsored by Continental.
VIDEO: Five Serpentine Belt Inspection Tips
Andrew Markel discusses five helpful tips to help a serpentine belt diagnostics go smoother. Sponsored by Continental.
Engineered Accessory Drive Serpentine Belt Replacement
You might not be able to see it, but an accessory drive belt is always both speeding up and slowing down. When a piston accelerates downward after the ignition of the fuel and air, the crankshaft speeds up and then slows down as it reaches the bottom of the stroke. These changes in speed are minimal, but big enough to cause problems.
Serpentine Belts: Inspecting And Replacing
The ability to visually inspect parts for wear and tear to know when it’s time for replacement is the calling card of any successful technician. But when it comes to modern serpentine belts, you can’t trust your eyes anymore to tell you when it’s time for a new belt.
Dayco Launches Serpentine Belt Kits In North America
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has announced the availability of serpentine belt kits in North America, marketed and sold as Dayco Demanding Drive Kits. “Many of today’s modern vehicles possess complex accessory drive systems that require the replacement of all worn components in order
Dayco To Unveil Two New Serpentine Belt Designs At AAPEX 2014
Dayco Products, LLC, a leading global engine management technologies supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, recently announced it will unveil two new serpentine belt designs during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 4 – 6, 2014. Dayco’s focus on innovation, one
Gates Corp. Adds QR Codes to Micro-V AT Serpentine Belt Packaging
The QR codes allow Gates customers to instantly access product information, specifications, installation instructions, selling tips and troubleshooting information by using an application on their smartphones.
Tech Tip: Diagnosing a Squealing Serpentine Belt
Belt noise is typically a symptom of one of two things: belt glazing and/or slipping. If the belt has more than 50,000 miles on it, chances are it needs to be replaced.