Contitech provides readers of PMM with some background advice for working on belt-in-oil drive systems. With belt-in-oil technology, the timing belt for driving the timing gear runs in its own oil bath. The key benefit here is the reduction in frictional losses, which is also reflected in the vehicle’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Belts ...

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Continental offers some best practice advice on changing the oil pump timing belt on certain VAG vehicles. When changing the oil pump timing belt using the products CT1168K6Pro, CT1168WP8Pro, CT1229K2Pro, CT1229WP2Pro or CT1218, additional components also need to be replaced. The same applies when carrying out work using Continental kits for Audi, Seat, Škoda and ...

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Continental outlines a common fault affecting certain Vauxhall/Chevrolet models with 1.7D/CDTI engines. Problem: Noise from the timing belt drive. The timing belt jumps or is torn. One edge of the timing belt is worn down along its entire length. The tensioner pulley’s tension spring has been partly or completely ground down. Cause: The tensioner pulley’s ...

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Continental explains to the PMM auidence why the teeth on timing belts in certain engines are prone to damage and what you can do to solve the problem. Various diesel engines are affected by this problem, including: Opel 2.0; Citroen/ Peugeot 2.0/ 2.2 Blue HDi; Ford 2.0 TDCi / ECO netic / ECOBlue; Toyota 2.0 D4d. The problem Teeth are ...

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With climate protection and sustainability becoming important factors in the replacement parts business, Continental has launched a new timing belt based on synthetic rubber. This new and patented synthetic rubber compound has many benefits for both the environment and the climate, which is becoming an increasingly effective selling point: “The raw materials used already have a significantly lower global warming potential,” says Hermann Schulte, responsible ...

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This year’s Automechanika saw Continental launch its latest digital tool aimed at helping the independent aftermarket compete with the dealers. SINDRI is the new app designed by Continental. Previously, only a visual inspection with paper and pen was carried out, but SINDRI digitalises the entire acceptance process and looks deep inside the vehicle. The app receives its data via a compact Vehicle Communication Interface, which accesses the ECUs ...

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Continental Direct has announced the further addition of 124 new-to-range coil spring references, all with immediate availability from stock. This expanded range of additions include applications for Audi A1, Land Rover Freelander 2, Nissan Juke, Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Corsa E, as the company continues to maintain strength in coverage in step with the latest vehicles. Designed and manufactured to OE matching quality standards, all new references from ...

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Continental delves into the subject of TPMS diagnostics and explains why workshops should consider its uptake. There are many reasons workshops may be reluctant to move into tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) diagnostics. Many feel it is either beyond their capacity, financial resources or that they simply have not got the time to select the right TPMS tool for their requirements. Another concern ...

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Continental outlines how you can ensure your customers’ tyres are safe this winter. Severe weather during the winter months presents driving challenges – slush, ice and hardpacked snow – and with it, the need to manage tyres effectively. With all the performance capabilities built into today’s vehicles, they will only perform as consistently and responsively as the tyres they run on. In winter ...

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The PMM Awards have returned for 2021, taking a look back at some of the top content from across the year. Read on to find out who has won! We do our best each and every month to produce a magazine that is informative, instructive and entertaining for our audience. It is important to us that you remain ...

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