Timing Chains are not Forever One of the most common misconceptions I see within the automotive industry is the fact that timing chains will last the lifetime of the vehicle. It has led to the belief that once a chain has been fitted into the engine that it will never need to be serviced or […]
The latest additions to our range of timing belt components are in stock from today. Featuring new part numbers for guide pulleys, tensioners, alternator pulleys and timing belts. At GT Automotive, our selection of timing belt components are OE quality. Featuring NSK bearings and Dayco belts, our high level of standard is reflected across the
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A Summary of Wet Belts Recently, we have become more aware of a variation of timing belts; Wet timing belts. Featured prominently inside of the Ford Ecoblue engine, wet belts seem to be causing a lot of issues within the automotive industry while still staying mostly under the radar. In the following article I have
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. With German engineering being famous for reliability and efficiency, I wanted to look
What’s New with Ford? After coming third in the 2022 FN50 reliability ranking, Ford have made their way back to top position marking them as the most reliable manufacturer of vans, a first since 2016. Not only this but the Ford Transit, featuring the Ecoblue engine, has made it to the 3rd spot for most
What is the Timing Belt System for? The timing belt is responsible for keeping the camshafts and crankshaft pulley in sync. It controls the rate at which the pistons and engine valves operate to ensure that they don’t collide. The system consists of a belt, guide pulleys, tensioners and a water pump. The pulleys and
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