Crankshaft Pulley Failure – The Crucial Service Part that Shouldn’t be Ignored
GT Automotive sit down and explore the intricacies of crankshaft pulley design, flaw and replacement!
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New To Range – BMW Crankshaft Pulley Kit
New To Range – GT1304600K After three years of development, we are eager to finally announce the GT1304600K, one of our most in-demand new-to-range parts. GT1304600K Spec Applications Our expert R&D team, supported by our close customer partnerships, allows GT Automotive to stay ahead of market trends. Resulting in a constantly expanding range of Crankshaft
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GT Automotive Pareto – Our Top Performing Parts for November
Timing Chain Kits Part Number Rank Description OE GTCK205F 1 Full TCK With VVT: JLR XE XF DISCOVERY 2.0D INGENIUM 2015 > LR073746 GTCK041 2 TCK: OPEL VAUX CORSA D / E 1.2 1.4 16v ECOTEC (09>19) 55562234 GTCK005F 3 Full TCK: BMW MINI N47 TOYOTA 1WW 2WW 2.0D (06>13) 11312365578 GTCK205A 4 TCK: JLR
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BMW Crankshaft Pulleys: A Known Weak Point
BMW as a Whole BMW has been around for over 100 years and is one of the biggest names in the automotive industry. They offer a wide range with a focus on comfort and performance and are often viewed as luxury vehicles. At GT Automotive, we see constant demand for BMW crankshaft pulleys. This article
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Complete Range of BMW Crankshaft Pulleys
One of the main issues when looking at BMW reliability is the the quality of their crankshaft pulleys. BMW use a three piece design which features a rubber layer in the centre. Due to the poor quality of materials used it is not uncommon for these to fail, due to the rubber falling apart and
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AJ133 Timing Trouble – JLR 5.0 V8 Engine Focus
The AJ-V8 first went into production in 1996. It was a 4.0L, eight cylinder engine which was set to replace both designs available at the time from Jaguar. In the following years they introduced a 3.2, 3.5, 3.9, 4.2 and 4.4 versions until 2009 when the 5.0L, AJ133, version was created. It was first introduced
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New to Range – Timing Chain Kits May 25
GTCK255 for 1.0 Ecoboost SF | YY | B3 | B7 | BZ | M0 | M1 | M2 Compatible With: Ford(2012- ): C-Max, Ecosport, Fiesta, Focus, Grand C-Max, Puma, Tourneo, Transit GTCK236F for 1.5 BMW/Mini B32 S15 A | B38 A15 A | B38 A15 C | B38 B15 A | B38 K15 A
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We are now a TecDoc Data Supplier
In order to increase visibility of our parts, we have joined forces with TecAlliance to put our extensive range of parts on TecDoc, the markets leading catalogue in Aftermarket parts. Our range of Timing Chain Kits, Crankshaft Pulleys and Camshafts are available to view on TecDoc, complete with advanced data referencing and VRM lookup capability.
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New to Range – Crankshaft Pulleys April 25
GT1333546 for 3.0 Mercedes-Benz OM 642.820 | OM 642.822 | OM 642.824 | OM 642.826 | OM 642.830 Compatible With: Mercedes-Benz(2005- ): C-Class, CLK, CLS, E-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, GLC, CLE, CLK-Class, M-Class, R-Class, S-Class, X-Class GT1345539 for 1.6 CDTi R9M 408 | R9M 413 | R9M 415 | R9M 402 | R9M 404 | R9M
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The Importance of Timing Chain Kits
What is a Timing Chain? Timing chains are integral, synchronising the upper and lower halves of the engine. One end is connected to the camshaft, which operates the engine valves allowing fuel to enter and exhaust gases to escape the combustion chamber. One end is connected to the crankshaft, which operates the pistons compressing fuel