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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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GT Automotive Pareto – Our Top Performing Parts for July

Timing Chain Kits Part Number Rank Description OE GTCK041 1 TCK: OPEL VAUX CORSA D / E 1.2 1.4 16v ECOTEC (09>19) 55562234 GTCK005F 2 Full TCK: BMW MINI N47 TOYOTA 1WW 2WW 2.0D (06>13) 11312365578 GTCK070 3 TCK: SEAT IBIZA IV SKODA FABIA II VW POLO V 1.2 12v (06>17) 03C109158 GTCK205F 4 Full

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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

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2.0 TSI/TFSi Timing Chain – Why Early Models Are at Risk!

The earliest 2.0 TSI/TFSI was introduced in 1993 as part of the EA113 range of engines. This was superseded by the EA888 family of engines. Manufacturing of the evolved 2.0 TSI engine began in 2008 and could be found in many popular applications, including: VW – Beetle, EOS, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Scirocco, Sharan, Tiguan Audi

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New & Improved Timing Chain Kits

GTCK110/110F for 1.3 TDCi/BlueHDi/Multijet F13DTE6 Compatible With: Vauxhall(2003-): Astra, Astravan, Corsa, Tigra Citroen(2010-): Nemo Fiat(2003-): 500, Fiorino, Punto, Qubo, Linea Ford(2008-16): KA Peugeot(2010-): Bipper Now includes a new and improved chain GTCK206F for 1.2 TCe H5F Compatible With: Nissan(2013-): Juke, Pulsar, Qashqai Renault(2012-): Captur, Clio, Grand Scenic, Kadjar, Kangoo, Megane, Scenic Now includes gasket, seals,

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