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Product Tips & Technical Information
 
What is the difference between 5212(XS) and 5485(XS)?
 
What could cause a premature failure of the multi-ribbed belt on a Fiat 2.0 20V?
 
The auxiliary drive on a VW 1.9TDi (pump nozzle) is making noise. What can be the reason for this?
 
Can one install a 5030XS instead of a 5030FI?
 
Can one install a 5559XS instead of a 5543XS?
 
Can one install a 5486XS instead of a 5561XS?
 
The PowerGrip Kit K035468XS contains an automatic tensioner, but the tensioner on the car is a manual one. Is this correct?
 
In PowerGrip Kit k025433XS the tensioner is different to the one I'm taking off the engine. Is this correct
 
Can I use an elastic Micro-V belt (Stretch-Fit™ belt) again after removal?
 
I have a timing belt with an arrow across the width of the belt. Where does it have to point to ?
 
How does one use the Stretch Fit Tools (SFT) ?
 
What can cause the premature failure of the multi-ribbed belt on a Citroen 1.9D and 2.0D ?
 
What is the difference between K01, K02 and K035563XS ?
 
Why is there a pin supplied with tensioner T43091?
 
I have a PowerGrip® Kit K015490XS and the tensioner pulley has a strange shape. Is the fact that the pulley surface is not completely round a manufacturing error?
 
Why is the tensioner in PowerGrip® Kit K025433XS completely different from the one on the vehicle? The one on the vehicle is hydraulic.
 
How can the belt tension be incorrect with an automatic tensioner?
 
How long does a Micro-V® Stretch Fit™ belt last?
 
When will we receive an update for the STT-1 Sonic Belt Tension Tester?