Advanced Belt Noise Diagnostics
How can you identify these types of alternator pulleys? Find out in this article.
3 Reasons To Replace Both The Water Pump And Timing Belt
Here are three main reasons why you should have a conversation with your customer to replace multiple parts simultaneously.
Installing Subaru Stretch Belts
The stretch belt can help to simplify the serpentine belt system on the Boxer engine.
Engineering Better Belt Systems
You might not be able to see it, but an accessory drive belt is always both speeding up and slowing down.
VIDEO: Measuring Belt Tension With A Krikit Gauge
Andrew Markel describes the usage of a krikit gauge and how it can inform you of the health of an accessory belt.
10 Tips For Serpentine Belt System Inspection And Service
Like a tire, the friction between the belt and pulleys wears away at the belt, usually on the tops and walls of the ribs.
Top 10 Timing Belt Tips
Here are the Top 10 timing belt job tips that can make your next job just a little easier.Â
VIDEO: Stretch Belt Wear And Measurement
Andrew Markel shows why and how a stretch belt wears out, and how to interpret the signs and symptoms to determine when it needs replaced.
Curing Belt Slippage
If an engineer could design a belt system that would never slip it would be a miracle. This perfect belt system would last a long time because without slipping, there would be very little wear.
Serpentine Belt Drive Alignment And Wear
Belt misalignment can be caused by any of the accessory pulleys or might be the result of improper belt installation.
Six Tools For Servicing Serpentine Belts
Servicing the serpentine belt on some vehicles is a tough task. Without the right tools it is almost impossible. Here are six tools to make your next belt replacement more productive.
Diagnosing Belt Wear
The original equipment belts on late-model vehicles are made of synthetic materials and are far more heat-resistant and wear-resistant than older materials. These innovations mean serpentine belts may last up to 100,000 miles before they need to be replaced. If a belt fails sooner, you need to be a detective and investigate why it failed.
