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    ContiTech: Conversion of 6PK1140 ELAST V-ribbed belt to 6PK1070 for Audi, VW, Seat and Skoda 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI (common rail)

    Conversion of 6PK1140 ELAST V-ribbed belt to 6PK1070 for Audi, VW, Seat and Skoda 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI (common rail)

    March
    29
    2021

    ContiTech: Air Springs “Problem – Cause – Solution”

    Air Springs “Problem – Cause – Solution”

    February
    15
    2021

    ContiTech: General information on fitting water pumps and flushing the cooling circuit

    During changing of the water pump and the associated flushing of the cooling circuit, errors are often made, which can result in contamination of the new coolant and can jeopardize the proper performance of the new water pump. It is therefore especially important to flush the entire cooling circuit before changing the water pump, adhere …

    January
    11
    2021

    ContiTech: Belts and Components

    Timing belts are maintenance-free, i.e. they do not require retensioning. They endure high levels of stress as a result of the high temperatures in the engine compartment and the constant flexing and are subject to ageing and constant wear. Their condition should be inspected as a precautionary measure during servicing in accordance with the vehicle …

    December
    16
    2020

    ContiTech: Torsional vibration damper

    Problem – Diagnose – Cause Torsional vibration damper

    December
    1
    2020

    Freewheeling!

    An overrunning alternator pulley can compensate for cyclic irregularities. These occur in all conventional internal combustion engines. After all, such engines do not have a continuous operating principle, but one that is divided into individual cycles.   For the belt, of course, these fluctuating speeds and torques are toxic. The solution: an overrunning alternator pulley. …

    August
    21
    2019

    Correct Tension Pulley Installation for Kits CT 1038 K1, CT 1034 K1, CT 989 K1 and CT 731 K1

    The tension pulley supplied with the kit breaks apart after a short period of operation, normally resulting in damage to the engine.

    July
    15
    2019

    Changing Timing Belts: Ford Focus C-Max 1.6-liter Ti with engine code HXDA, SIDA

    Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt. To ensure that the belt change operation goes smoothly, the ContiTech Power Transmission Group provides fitters with a detailed installation guide. In this, ContiTech experts provide a step-by-step explanation of the correct change procedure.

    May
    20
    2019

    Timing belt kit CT 1077K2/WP2 for Opel, Alfa, Fiat, Saab, Chevrolet Various 1.6/1.8 models from 2003 onwards

    The tensioning pulley supplied differs visually from the pulley fitted in the vehicle.

    April
    8
    2019

    Conti to expand timing belt and water pump range

    The debate continues: Should you also replace the water pump when changing the timing belt or not? For Continental, it’s a no-brainer: Always replace the water pump at the same time as changing the timing belt! Why? Changing a timing belt is a very time-consuming repair. It would therefore be irresponsible towards the customer not …

    March
    28
    2019