February 16, 2012 •
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There are many reasons for premature timing belt failure. Here, Gates answers some of the most common questions that installers ask. Q: Can you fit a timing belt the wrong way around? A: Timing belts are not directional. Although some belts are marked with arrows, they are only there to ensure that any timing …
February 8, 2012 •
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One of the reoccurring repair issues that has become a problem for the independent workshop is the failure of the idler pulley on the 1.7 diesel engine fitted to many General Motors (GM) vehicles such as the Vauxhall/Opel Astra, Combo, Corsa, Mariva, Vectra and Zafira. Although the problem ultimately stems from the timing belt …
