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.
Choisir une pompe à eau pour poids lourds appropriée
Apprenez-en plus sur les intervalles d’inspection et d’installation des pompes à eau de poids lourd auprès de l’équipe technique de Dayco. Ils vous diront les principales choses à faire et à ne pas faire et vous expliqueront ce qui se passe lorsqu’un liquide de refroidissement inapproprié ou un mauvais rapport liquide de refroidissement/eau est utilisé dans le circuit.
Mesure de l’usure d’une courroie
Apprenez à utiliser la jauge Dayco Awearness lors de l’inspection d’une courroie. Ce didacticiel rapide montre comment mesurer la profondeur et le profil des nervures d’une courroie, ainsi que vérifier l’absence de fissures.
Conseils pour l’inspection d’une courroie auxiliaire pour poids lourds
Regardez sous le capot d’un gros camion avec les membres de l’équipe technique de Dayco pour en apprendre davantage sur l’entretien de la courroie auxiliaire des poids lourds. Ils vous montreront comment résoudre les problèmes cruciaux tels qu’un bruit de courroie, un mauvais alignement ou une contamination.
Installation d’un tendeur bicomposant pour poids lourds série 89947 DD15
Notre expert technique et produit ASE vous guide pas à pas tout au long de l’installation d’un nouveau tendeur bicomposant Dayco sur un moteur Freightliner DD15. Ce tendeur particulier a été conçu pour être plus robuste et plus facile à installer.
5 conseils d’entretien d’une courroie auxiliaire
Les experts en moteurs de Dayco partagent des conseils de base pour faciliter l’installation des courroies. En savoir plus sur les intervalles d’entretien, l’usure des courroies, le dépannage du bruit et plus encore.
Entretien des courroies Powersports
Un spécialiste des produits Dayco explique les bases de l’installation de la courroie pour un quad, un VTT, un côte-à-côte ou une motoneige et l’importance d’un processus de rodage à deux cycles thermiques.
Poulies et 8 signes de défaillance
Familiarisez-vous avec les différents types de poulies de base d’un système d’entraînement avant moderne et les huit signes clés qu’une de ces poulies a besoin d’être remplacée. Regardez comment un spécialiste des produits Dayco traite des roulements de poulie usés, un mauvais alignement et plus encore.
Technologie de tendeur de qualité fabricant d’origine
Le technicien résident certifié ASE de Dayco explique pourquoi la conception du tendeur Dayco et sa technologie brevetée de ressort plat sont préférées par de nombreux OEM d’aujourd’hui.
Outils d’installation et de réparation d’une courroie de distribution
Les experts en moteurs de Dayco vous montrent tous les outils nécessaires pour faciliter l’installation d’une courroie de distribution, des outils de pignon de came aux outils spéciaux à deux broches.
Erreurs d’installation courantes d’une pompe à eau
Découvrez les deux principales raisons pour lesquelles des pompes à eau deviennent défaillantes après leur installation. Les experts en moteurs de Dayco discutent également du couple, de l’entretien du circuit de refroidissement, des causes de la cavitation et de l’importance d’utiliser une pompe à eau de qualité OE.



