When you consider the durability of serpentine belt drive systems it makes you wonder how we ever got along without them. For decades we dealt with all of the frustrations of V-belt drive, belt ...

Most vehicles have a rubber belt on the front of the engine that drives accessories such as the air-conditioning compressor, power steering pump and alternator. If this accessory drive belt (also ...

An engine is a complex series of components working together to get your vehicle moving. While combustion works via the pistons and piston rods to create mechanical twisting energy that gets the ...

“Replace chains when ‘stretch’ exceeds 2% of their original length,” says Greg Madlinger, Daido Chain. If a chain’s original length is unknown, consider this: The distance between the pins on a roller ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.

Your engine depends on a single rubber belt to keep critical accessories spinning in sync. When that serpentine belt slips, cracks, or breaks, you lose power steering, charging, and cooling in seconds ...

Many car owners overlook the significance of each component of their vehicle; an example is the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is a vital component of a car. If it breaks, you might end up ...

It’s time for a lesson. How much do you know about synchronous and V-belt drives? Or, how much do you want to know about them? The thought may not have crossed your mind too often but belt drives have ...