Oil Pump Drive Belt Maintenance Tips

Many late-model engines use timing belts in oil to drive critical components like the oil pump, but some drivers don't even realize these belts exist.

Timing Belt in Oil – Top 10 Repair Questions

Dayco invented timing belt in oil (TBIO) technology for OEMs to improve engine efficiency and reduce noise.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Nissan 2.5L Engine

Follow along as our Dayco technician removes and installs a new timing chain kit on a Nissan Altima 2.5L engine.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – GM 1.4L Engine

Dayco's technician performs a timing chain replacement on a GM 1.4 liter engine.

Front-End Accessory Drive System Maintenance Tips

Dayco's head of product management covers the key components in today's light-duty front-end accessory drive systems, addresses maintenance intervals, inspection tips and explains the importance of replacing belts, tensioners and pulleys together.

Harmonic Balancer Replacement and Install Tips

Our Dayco technician is installing Dayco harmonic balancer #PB1190N on a 6.2 liter engine. Learn the three key reasons a balancer needs to be replaced and walk through the proper way to remove and replace a balancer and the tools needed.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Honda 2.4L Engine K24A

Join our Dayco tech as he uses master kit KTC1387 to replace all the timing chain components on a Honda 2.4L engine. He’ll show what tools are needed, along with the removal and replacement of the upper chain guide assembly, balance shaft chain and sprockets and the primary guide assembly.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors LS 5.3L V8 Engine

Our Dayco technician installs a new timing chain and sprockets on a GM LS 5.3L V8 engine. He covers proper torque specifications and the entire installation process using Dayco kit KTC1355.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 4.0L V6 Engine

This is a complicated engine and kit installation on a Ford 4.0L V6 engine so our tech walks through exactly what tools are needed, along with the proper removal and replacement of all components – from the upper chain guide assembly to the balance shaft components and finally the primary chain system.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 4.6L/5.4L F-150 V8 Engine

Dayco’s tech team member removes all the chains and surrounding components like roller followers and cam phasers to install a new timing chain kit on a Ford F-150 V8 engine. Learn about special warnings, torque details and how to use the tools accordingly.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors 2.4L Engine

Grab your tensioner tool, actuator locking tool and Dayco’s timing chain kit #KTC1388, and join our Dayco tech expert as he changes the timing chain on a GM 2.4L engine. He’ll take you step by step through a complete and thorough repair.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Stellantis/RAM V6 3.6L Engine

Check out how to install the timing chain on a 2011 Stellantis V6 3.6L engine. This video includes special warnings related to positioning, alignment, phaser markings and more. It also references all tools needed and highlights appropriate torque specs.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – Ford 3.5/3.7L V6 Engine

Our Dayco technician replaces the timing chain and surrounding drive system components with kit #KTC1339 on a 2011 Ford AWD V6 engine. This video covers tips for easier installation, water pump replacement, proper torque specifications and alignment criteria.

Timing Chain Kit Installation – General Motors V6 3.6L Engine

Review how to install the timing chain kit on a GM V6 3.6L or 3.0L engine. This video covers tools needed, relevant torque specifications and the order in which components like cam phasers, drive chains and VVT solenoids need to be removed and replaced.

Timing Belt Kit Installation – Honda/Acura V6 3.5L engine

Watch Dayco’s tech expert change the timing belt and water pump with kit #WP329K2A on a Honda V6 3.5L engine. He’ll show you the tools needed as well as how to use the shim kit included in Dayco's timing belt kit to resolve a common Honda and Acura technical service bulletin.

Diagnosing Belt Noise

In this heavy-duty training video, we dive into serpentine belt maintenance intervals, how to measure for belt wear and best practices for troubleshooting belt noise like chirps and squeals.

Dayco HD Belt Line Overview

Learn the benefits of EPDM rubber compounds and how drive systems for commercial vehicle trucks have evolved in this comprehensive training video. Get a complete overview of heavy-duty belt applications, including V-belts, banded belts and FEAD kits.

Dayco Systems Selling & the Importance of Kits

Watch this video to see how front-end drive systems have evolved in heavy-duty trucks, how important serpentine belt kits are when it comes to belt replacement and installation, and the warning signs of tensioner and pulley failure.

Checking for Belt Wear and the Importance of System Replacement

Here are five simple tips to help shops follow the best maintenance procedures for the engine drive system - including how best to check for belt wear and why replacing the tensioner and pulley at the same time is critical.

Timing Chain Installation Tips

This video is perfect for helping counter people understand the basics of timing chain repair - covering the importance of using the right kit, securing the proper tools and accessing important installation information.

Timing Belt Repair Tips

Check out this video for a list of tips on how to ensure proper timing belt repair. From using a kit and changing the water pump to addressing TSBs and cooling system care.

PowerBond by Dayco Harmonic Balancers

Our head of product management walks through the role a harmonic balancer has in the engine, its key parts and the full line of Dayco harmonic balancers.

Using the Dayco FactFinder Tool

Join our expert in the Dayco garage to learn how to accurately measure a belt without a part number. This tool can be used for both automotive and heavy-duty V-belts or serpentine belts.

Powersports Belt & Clutch Maintenance

Learn how to extend belt life with proper belt break-in and clutch maintenance from a resident Dayco powersports expert. He explains why short belt life is usually the result of improper break-in, maintenance issues or belt misalignment.

Dayco POWER Belts, For Riders by Riders

Learn about the full line of Dayco POWER belts from one of Dayco’s very own powersports enthusiasts. He’ll walk you through the various types of belt designs for different riding levels and engine sizes.

3 Reasons Electric Water Pumps Fail

Find out the two main reasons why timing chains get replaced and what to do in each circumstance. This video highlights the steps needed to ensure proper timing chain kit replacement when dealing with noise and chain stretch.

Top Two Causes of Timing Chain Repair

Find out the two main reasons why timing chains get replaced and what to do in each circumstance. This video highlights the steps needed to ensure proper timing chain kit replacement when dealing with noise and chain stretch.

Selección de la bomba de agua HD correcta

Conozca cuáles son los intervalos de inspección e instalación recomendados para las bombas de agua HD para vehículos industriales. El equipo técnico de Dayco le explicará qué hacer y qué no hacer en cada caso, y qué sucede cuando se usa el refrigerante o la relación de agua-refrigerante incorrectos en el sistema.

Medición del desgaste de la correa

Aprenda a usar el calibre Awearness de Dayco durante una inspección adecuada de la correa. Este breve tutorial le muestra cómo medir la profundidad y el perfil de la estría de la correa y cómo comprobar la presencia de grietas en la misma.

Consejos sobre la iInspección de la correa en serpentín HD

Métase en el capó de un tráiler de gran tonelaje con los miembros del equipo técnico de Dayco para aprender a realizar el mantenimiento de las correas en serpentín de vehículos industriales. Nuestro equipo técnico le mostrará cómo realizar la resolución de problemas clave como, por ejemplo el ruido, la desalineación y la contaminación.

Instalación del tensor de dos piezas de la serie DD15 n.º 89947

Nuestro especialista de productos y maestro mecánico ASE le acompañará paso a paso por el proceso de instalación del nuevo tensor de dos piezas Dayco en un motor Freightliner DD15. Este tensor en concreto ha sido diseñado para ser más duradero y más fácil de instalar.

5 Consejos sobre el mantenimiento de la correa en serpentín

Los expertos en motores de Dayco comparten consejos básicos sobre correas para facilitar su instalación. Obtenga información acerca de los intervalos de mantenimiento, el desgaste de la corres, la resolución de problemas relacionados con el ruido y mucho más.

Mantenimiento de correas para motos/powersports

Uno de los especialistas de Dayco explica cuáles son los aspectos básicos sobre la instalación de correas en vehículos ATV, UTV, SXS o motonieves y la importancia del proceso térmico de dos ciclos.

Poleas y 8 signos de fallos

Conozca los tipos básicos de poleas para sistemas de transmisión delantera actuales y cuáles son los ocho signos clave que indican que ha llegado el momento de cambiarlas. No se pierda cómo un especialista de productos de Dayco aborda cuestiones como cojinetes de poleas desgastados, la desalineación y otros problemas.

Tecnología de tensor de calidad OE

Uno de los técnicos residentes con certificación ASE de Dayco nos explica por qué muchos de los fabricantes de equipos originales (OEM) actuales prefieren el diseño de tensor de Dayco y su patentada tecnología de resorte plano.

Instalación de la correa de distribución y herramientas de reparación

Los expertos en motores de Dayco le muestran todas las herramientas necesarias para que la instalación de la correa de distribución sea tarea fácil, desde herramienta de piñones a herramientas especiales de dos pasadores.

Errores comunes en la instalación de la bomba de agua

Conozca cuáles son las dos razones principales de que las bombas de agua fallen tras su instalación. Los expertos en motores de Dayco también hablan acerca del par, el mantenimiento del sistema de refrigeración, por qué tiene lugar la cavitación y la importancia de usar una bomba de agua de calidad OE.