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DAYCO LAUNCHES FORD TRANSIT 2.0-LITRE DIESEL ECOBLUE WET BELT REPLACEMENT VIDEO
I rrespective of any industry debate over the use of wet belts to drive the timing control of modern combustion engines, Dayco continues to equip independents with both the original equipment (OE) replacement belt kits they need, and to provide the technical support required to fit them correctly. With the launch of its latest installation video, alongside timing belt kit KBIO017, oil pump belt 941121 and auxiliary belt 6PK1410S, Dayco is again demonstrating its commitment to independent workshops and its resolve to help technicians carry out this important, vehicle manufacturer (VM) specified, scheduled replacement procedure, quickly, easily, and crucially, reliably. The Ford Transit remains a popular light commercial workhorse for both private individuals and large organisations, and many commercial vehicle (CV) operators also have them as part of their wider fleet. So, carrying out a timing belt replacement should not be uncommon. However, there are still some important steps that can be overlooked, and so in addition to its desire to provide technicians with the valuable information they need to make the replacement procedure easier, another reason for producing the video is to highlight these issues and to help those doing the work complete it successfully, without any come back. As the OE supplier of the timing and auxiliary drive systems for the 2.0-litre EcoBlue engine used in the Transit from 2016, Dayco is not only able to provide a genuine like-for-like aftermarket replacement, it’s also well positioned to highlight potential operational and installation problems. Although the timing belt is designed to withstand the environment in which it runs, one of the potential issues with this application is contamination of the oil, with diesel from the vehicle’s fuel system. Should this reach a level beyond those specified by Ford’s design parameters, then the belt becomes vulnerable to the detrimental consequences that a higher concentration of diesel contamination can cause. For example, in extreme cases of prolonged exposure to higher than specified contamination, material can dislodge from the belt’s surface, which further affects the integrity of the oil and potentially causes problems such as blocking the oil pump strainer. As a result, in addition to adhering to the VM’s replacement interval, Dayco recommends that technicians check the condition of both the oil and the belt, every time one of these vehicles enters the workshop.
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