Camshaft drive belt failure
John A. Stubbs
(Research and Materials Testing, Automobile Association)
224
Abstract
Describes the role of the camshaft toothed drive belt used used in modern cars. Reveals that camshaft belt failure is the single biggest cause of engine failures referred to the AA laboratory and that incorrect tensioning is the major contributing factor. Gives detailed advice on how to improve the situation.
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Citation
Stubbs, J.A. (1994), "Camshaft drive belt failure", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 46 No. 6, pp. 7-8. https://doi.org/10.1108/00368799410781179
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1994, MCB UP Limited