Timing Belts & Chains

We have a wide range of Timing belts & Timing Chain Kits. We stock Dayco belts & Ultra OEM chain kits. Please call 01455 250222 for more details.

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Timing Belts & Kits

The timing belts keep the engine in sync. After time, the belt and its components need to be replaced. Please check your service schedule to see when your replacement is due. The belt, rollers & tensioners should be checked periodically to ensure there is no damage or wear to the belt and that the rollers spin freely. If the cam belt fails the engine will have a catastrophic failure often resulting in bent or broken valves, snapped camshafts and damaged piston crowns. This is typical in an interference engine, which means the valve protrudes into the space where the piston reaches.

Trouble Chart - Timing belt automatic tensioner (Source: Dayco)

Metal contamination and oxidation

automatic tensioner: Metal contamination and oxidation

Causes:

Contact with contaminating components: oil, dust, leakage of coolant

Actions:

remove leakage of coolant
remove leakage of oil and/or fuel
replace the faulty/damaged component

Broken central pin

Causes:

Incorrect setting of the bolt: the torque applied is higher than the value specified on the maintenance sheet.

Actions:

apply the correct tightening torque
use the torque wrench
replace the faulty/damaged component

Broken Stop Contact

broken stop contact tensioner

Causes:

Incorrect setting of the tensioner: "excessive unload" condition with the belt excessively slack in the transmission
Incorrect setting of the tensioner: "excessive load" condition with the belt tensioned in the transmission.

Actions:

replace the components when the engine is cold
apply the correct tension to the belt
check the alignment of the reference indexes
check the belt tension after the adjustment turns
use the tensiometer to check the belt tension
replace the faulty/damaged component

Broken stop contact / Dents on the end stop

tensioner lugs broken

Causes:

Incorrect setting of the tensioner with loss of capacity to modulate and compensate the belt tension variations

Actions:

replace the components when the engine is cold
apply the correct tension to the belt
check the alignment of the tensioner reference indexes
check the belt tension after the adjustment turns
replace the faulty/damaged component

Timing Chain Kits

Chains generally have a longer service life than belts, but chains and their components need to be checked regularly. Servicing is critical to the operation of the chain. Often, the chain tensioner works under oil pressure. If the oil is low or insufficient oil reaches the tensioner, the chain will run without enough tension which can damage guide rails and sprockets.

camshafts, hydraulics, lifters & tappets — Cams & Followers

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Camshafts & Followers

We stock camshafts, cam followers, cam buckets, shims, hydraulic lifters / tappets and rockers arms for vehicles from all over the world, whether it be car, commercial or marine. We keep high O.E quality products made by Ajusa, Freccia, AE.

engine conrod & main bearings — Engine Bearings

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Engine Bearings

We have a massive range of bearings for same or next day delivery. We stock Glyco, ACL, ACL Race Series, King, Vandervell, AE & Glacier. We also have a huge range of oversizes to suit damaged crankshafts. Camshaft bushes are also available.

Gaskets, Seals & Bolts

Our extensive range of gaskets, seals and bolts for American, European & Asian vehicles is the best in the UK. Whether it be Car, Commercial, Plant or Marine. We only supply quality gaskets that match the OEM specification or even exceed it. We supply Ajusa, Glaser & Payen

Pistons, Liners & Rings

We have stock of a wide range of pistons and piston rings whether they are standard or oversized. We can supply Goetze, Nural, AE, Hastings, Tarabusi & NPR. Mahle, KS & Forged pistons are available by special request.

Timing Belts & Chains

Making sure your timing belt / chain and tensioners are replaced at the correct intervals is vital to the reliabilty of your motor. A cam belt / chain failure can be catastrophic to your engine. We have a good range of belts, belt kits, chains and chain kits on a same or next day basis.

Valves & Guides

We have a massive range of valves and guides on our shelves for European and Asian motors. Our stock is of the highest quality and is produced in Italy & Germany. Components are also available for vintage and classic cars by special request

Water & Oil Pumps — Oil & Water Pumps

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Oil & Water Pumps

We keep a good range of Oil Pumps & Dayco water pumps included with Timing belt kits. Water pumps can be arranged to order separately at special request.

Technical Support

If you can't find what you are looking for or would like any advice on what components you may need, our experienced sales staff are happy to help. We can provide technical information about parts and applications. We are dedicated to the engine parts sector and the majority of out team have been with us since we started in 1987.

Fast Delivery

We offer a same day delivery service to exclusive areas of England on our internal van service. For areas outside our van delivery area, we offer a guaranteed next day delivery with either UPS, Parcelforce, DSV or DPD to ensure your car parts are delivered quickly. Please see our information page for more details

Quality

We only stock components from the World's leading brands. All of our parts have a minimum of 12 months manufacturers warranty and are of OEM standard or higher. We have built our reputation over the years by selling good quality products at a very competitive price with fast and reliable delivery.

Our Brands

Our range of Engine Parts manufacturers from all of the World. These are the leading brands of engine components supplying the World's OEM & aftermarket sectors.