Introduced in 2003 the Volkswagen Transporter T5 has sold over 63,000 models in the UK. A popular vehicle in the aftermarket, a cam belt replacement on the VW is an ideal repair for the independent ga ...

In 1990, Gates introduced the PowerGrip timing belt kit for Synchronous Belt Drive Systems (SBDS) to the market. At that time, only 6% of installations were timing belt kits. Since then, drive belt te ...

Every mechanic wants to be able to diagnose vehicle problems with accuracy, but the dynamic nature of automotive design makes it difficult for even the most dedicated of experts. A recent technical wo ...

This technical advice relates to the fitting of SKF`s auxiliary kit and the difficulties that can be faced when doing this. ...

Product: Timing belt kit, including water pump (VKMC 01250-1)Makes: Audi, Ford, Seat, Skoda, VW (various models) Over the years, the automotive industry has seen the timing system in many makes and mo ...

Vehicle make(s): Various, including Audi, SEAT, Skoda and VW modelsEngine: 1.9 TDi 8V ...

Here we see overlap of the backplate prong ...

Q. Can you fit a timing belt the wrong way around?A. Timing belts are not directional. Although some belts are marked with arrows, they are only there to ensure that any timing marks on the belt will ...

Allow the engine and tensioner to stabilise to the same relative ambient temperature before installing a tensioner for proper belt tension adjustment. Don’t attempt to install a cool tensioner onto a ...

A routine belt change turned sour for an unfortunate Ford Puma driver when valve-piston contact destroyed his engine just a short time afterwards. The drive had apparently ‘jumped teeth’. It was almos ...