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14/07/2017

Can belts that look the same be interchanged?

There are many types of car timing and accessory belts available and many of them look the same. Does this mean that these belts are interchangeable? Read the answer here!

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08/06/2017

Water pump replacement: the do’s and don’ts

Are you planning on installing a new water pump? These do’s and don’ts will help you avoid 9 common mistakes.

19/05/2017

A new belt tensioning system for some VAG 1.8/2.0 petrol engines

For some applications, the initial Gates K03/KP3 and K04/KP45491XS kits will be replaced by the new Gates K085491XS kit and its related water pump kits. Read all about it here.

14/04/2017

Detecting and preventing multi-ribbed belt tracking issues

Multi-ribbed belt tracking issues can cause serious problems, sometimes even blocking the timing belt. Read all about the causes and consequences here.

27/03/2017

Replacing a drive belt: does the direction of rotation matter?

Can you fit the timing belt and the multi-ribbed belt the wrong way around? In other words: do these belts have a direction of rotation? Read on to find out!

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24/02/2017

How to prevent and diagnose timing belt tracking

Preventing belt tracking is of the utmost importance, which is why we help you to identify possible causes and give some troubleshooting tips.

Belts with and without 'dimple': round belt profiles

02/12/2016

Timing belt with or without dimple? That’s not the question!

The OE timing belt for certain Fiat Group, VAG and PSA engines may have a 'dimple' or groove in the teeth, where the OE-quality aftermarket Gates replacement sometimes does not. This is, however, no cause for concern since the tooth profiles are completely interchangeable!

27/09/2016

The Direction of Tensioner Rotation: a Crucial Installation Step

Turning a tensioner the wrong way will negatively influence tensioner behaviour and cause timing belt drive issues. Observing the prescribed installation procedure is therefore of paramount importance.

08/09/2016

Keeping all-terrain vehicles running: tips and tricks for CVT belt installation

Proper belt maintenance and preparation is key to making a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) belt perform and survive, especially under race conditions. These tips and tricks will help you to prolong the lifespan of the CVT belt on your powersports vehicle (snowmobile, quad bike etc.).

Gates attends the Automechanika Frankfurt Show next September

24/08/2016

Discover Gates total solutions at Automechanika Frankfurt

Visit Gates at stand B12 in Hall 4.0 at the Automechanika fair in Frankfurt, from September 13 to 17.

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