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GM 1.7 Turbo Diesel Timing SystemOverview Problems in the market persist with the failure of the belt tensioner on the 1.7-litre turbo diesel engine used in many Vauxhall/Opel and Isuzu vehicles following the prescribed belt and tensioner change specified by the vehicle’s official service schedule. The issue is further complicated as there are at least ten versions of this unit, each with its own design variant. However, the cause of the most common failure occurs because the belt is over tensioned, which because of its design is very easy for the technician installing the belt to do.

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Innovative Solutions Making Real-World BenefitsDayco is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of timing belts, tensioners and auxiliary belts, which it supplies as original equipment (OE) to vehicle manufacturers (VM’s) across the globe. With the development of its High Tenacity (HT) or ‘white belt’ Dayco has established itself as the premium OE timing belt supplier for the latest generation of high performance turbo diesel and petrol powered vehicles. Testament to the company’s ability to develop innovative solutions in cooperation with the VM’s that it supplies, is the recognition

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The Practical Use Of New TechnologyDayco is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of timing belts, tensioners and auxiliary belts, which it supplies as original equipment (OE) to vehicle manufacturers across the globe. With the development of its High Tenacity (HT) or ‘white belt’ Dayco has established itself as the premium OE timing belt supplier for the latest generation of high performance turbo diesel and petrol powered vehicles. QR Codes Dayco is also breaking new ground by utilising the latest technology on its packaging to ensure that technicians have the latest technical

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Leading Technology From DaycoAs the trade is very aware, every sector of the aftermarket is fiercely competitive, but this competition often bring benefits in the quality of products they supply to their customers. Dayco products are manufactured to fulfil the original equipment (OE) needs of the vehicle manufacturers who demand high quality components that are able to perform faultlessly during their specified service and warranty periods. As a result these products have to incorporate the latest technology in their design, construction and manufacture to enable them to achieve these

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GM 1.7 Diesel Timing SystemThe evergreen 1.7-litre diesel engine that has been a virtually permanent fixture in a number of configurations in the Vauxhall/Opel Astra, Combo, Corsa and Meriva for more than a decade, is one that will be very familiar to every workshop in the country. As the unit has developed, the manufacturer has revised the design of the belt tensioner for the timing system from a fully fixed to a spring-loaded version. During installation the function of the new design is to provide the correct tension to the timing belt, but once the engine’s adjustment revolutions

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NEW RANGE ADDITIONS & CATALOGUE FROM DAYCO

PERFECT PARTNERS

A Bright Future For Dayco and Universal Automotive Aware of the somewhat uncharitable rumours emanating from a number of its competitors, Dayco is delighted to publicly rubbish these claims and confirm the ongoing relationship with its primary distributor Universal Automotive. The Dayco/Universal Automotive partnership has been long and fruitful, and it has succeeded in providing many thousands of technicians with access to one of the world’s finest power transmission brands. It has also meant that a multitude of motorists have directly benefited from the reassurance given by the OE quality

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New References Across All DAYCO Product Groups Dayco UK has announced several new application references to its range of OEM power transmission products, which are now available to the UK aftermarket. These additions include Timing Belts, Timing Belt Kits, Auxiliary Belts and Tensioners. Timing Belt additions include the Audi A4, A6 and A8 models utilising the 3.0i engine used between 2001 and 2006, and Hyundai and Kia applications employing the 3.5i engine between 2001 and 2007. Nine new Timing Belt Kits join the range and these applications include Alfa Romeo 145/146/147, 155/156 and GTV/

ENTREPID DUO HIT NEW HEIGHTS

After everyone has returned home and only the Spanish are still thinking of the World Cup, Nick Davies, managing director of Universal Automotive and Andy Walters, technical manager of Dayco UK will be heading down to Africa for a different kind of exercise, as they make an assault on Mount Kilimanjaro! The dynamic duo are now therefore undertaking some serious training to get into the physical shape to help them get through the gruelling challenge, which will include ascending and descending 5,895 metres. One of the dangers that can beset those mounting the challenge is altitude sickness

DAYCO EXPANDS ITS TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

More Technical Support For Customers To ensure it can provide the necessary support to the growing number of technicians who are now fitting its extensive OE range of power transmission products, Dayco has recruited Garry Webb as its new technical assistant. Working under the leadership of Dayco’s technical manager Andy Walters and alongside Rob D’Angelo and Nick Isaacs, Garry brings a wealth of manufacturing knowledge from OE lighting manufacturer Koito Europe, where he was the team leader for automotive lighting for more than five years. “Garry was the ‘standout’ candidate for the

DAYCO UPDATES FOR MAM USERS

Improvements For Application Reference Identification To ensure that both the motor factor and the independent garage get the most out of their sales of timing belts and kits, Dayco has overhauled and updated its application references on the MAM Autocat electronic cataloguing system. Dayco has made a significant investment in terms of time and financial resources to completely revise the system, which required MAM’s entire make and model index had to be integrated with Dayco’s existing part numbers, to give users an even more accurate reference tool. An immediate benefit of this update has

DAYCO PRODUCT UPDATE

More Products and Services from Dayco Universal Automotive supplies the world leading Dayco brand of power transmission systems to motor factors nationwide. Timing Belt Kits Dayco’s timing belt kit range is expanding rapidly and the following seven kits are now available: KTB 499 for the Mazda 3 1.6 16v, KTB517 for the Renault Clio 1.6 16v (2008 onwards), KTB520 Mitsubishi Carisma 1.8 16v, KTB810 for the Audi A3 2.0 FSI, KTB818 Ford/Volvo 2.5/2.4, KTB820 Peugeot/Citroën 2.2 HDI and the KTB838 for the VW/Audi 2.5 TDI New Tools To ensure the correct fitting of auxiliary elastic belts, Dayco

NEW REFERENCES FROM DAYCO

Range Extensions and Technical Advice Dayco is a world leader in power transmission systems for OEM and Aftermarket and via its distribution partner Universal Automotive, it continues to expand its product range. Recent timing belt kit additions include Ford Ranger 2.5TD, Puma 1.7, Volvo 2.4TD, Peugeot/Citroën 1.4 16v, Toyota 2.0TD D4D and Hyundai Coupe in both 2.0 and 2.7 variants. The popular Subaru Impreza, Forester and Legacy 2.0 litre variants have also been introduced and these additions will increase the Dayco timing kit range to more than 400 references. Recognising that some