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Best accessory belt drive system (ABDS) maintenance practice
When you replace the belt, replace the metals too. Watch why.
Multi-Ribbed Belt and Pulley Diagnostics
Prevent engine damage by checking the multi-ribbed belts regularly with this simple to use tool.
Best synchronous belt drive system (SBDS) maintenance practice
Gates provides an installation video for the replacement of the timing belt drive on an Audi A6 (C5) 2.4 - V6 (AML) engine. When you replace the belt, replace the metals, water pump and thermostat too. Watch why.
Flush the system to prevent failure
Watch and learn how the Power Clean Flush Tool prevents cooling system parts to fail.
Gates T43219 tensioner installation
The Gates T43219 tensioner (VAG 1.2, 1.6 & 2.0 diesel) does not have a retaining lug and is rotated counter clockwise instead of clockwise upon installation. Watch this video for detailed installation instructions.
SFT001 installation
Elastic belts require different installation techniques than traditional auxiliary belts with tensioners. Only with the right tool you can be sure the elastic belt will not be damaged when mounted. Follow this video for detailed installation instructions.
Stretch Fit® 001 (SFT 001): BMW, Chrysler, Citroën, Fiat, Ford, Iveco, Mazda, Mercedes, Peugeot, Volvo
SFT002 installation
Elastic belts require different installation techniques than traditional auxiliary belts with tensioners. Only with the right tool you can be sure the elastic belt will not be damaged when mounted. Follow this video for detailed installation instructions.
Stretch Fit® 002 (SFT 002): Ford, Mazda, Volvo
Micro-V® - The OE standard in multi-ribbed belts
The Gates Micro-V
® range stands for OE technology and includes 4 different belt types – Micro-V
®, Stretch Fit
®, Stop&Start and Unique Fit – to ensure it provides the optimum solution for each specific application. Find out more.
Watch our Micro-V kit motiongraphic
Discover why Gates Micro-V kits are the sensible choice for accessory belt drive replacements.
How to correctly install a waterpump
Learn how to correctly install a waterpump using a mechanical seal.