Timing chains are becoming more popular with engine designers, as they allow for greater power and economy whilst minimising space. It is therefore a certainty that more cars entering the aftermarket ...

The quality of a water pump generally depends upon the use of high-grade components, as these ensure a component repair in workshops and satisfied customers overall. Even the best selection of materia ...

Despite the added expense to the job, most garages now accept the need to install timing belt kits, rather than just the belt. Current estimates indicate that at the scheduled change, Synchronous Belt ...

Since 1998, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda diesel vehicles have been equipped with variable geometry turbochargers. Other manufacturers followed suit and the majority of diesels manufactured today u ...

It used to be easy to work out which ABDS belt required replacement and which belt looked fine. When belts were made from a material known as chloroprene, it was relatively easy to identify wear from ...

At peak performance the belt, tensioner, idler and pulleys inside the Auxiliary Belt Drive System (ABDS) work together smoothly, to provide the drive for systems, such as the power steering, alternato ...

When installing a timing belt kit on models such as the Renault Master (this is also relevant to the 2.2DCi variant), installation errors commonly occur as a result of: 1) Inappropriate tools 2) Out-o ...