Timing chains are an essential part of many internal combustion engines, responsible for synchronizing the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft(s). This synchronization is critical because it ...

Abstract: A low-phase-noise integer-N phase-locked loop (PLL) is attractive in many applications, such as clock generation and analog-to-digital conversion. The sub-harmonically injection-locked ...

When it comes to long-term vehicle maintenance, one of the most critical and costly components is the timing mechanism. Many vehicles rely on timing belts, which often require replacement at intervals ...

General Motors' modern Ecotec engine family first saw the light of day in 2000, when a 2.2-liter inline-four making 147 hp debuted for global use in the Opel Astra — the German brand was a GM ...

Institute of Materials, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Station 12, Lausanne 1015, Switzerland Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Station 12, Lausanne ...

Many modern passenger cars have either a timing belt or a timing chain. Generally speaking, timing belts have the advantage of being quieter and cheaper to produce and replace, while timing chains ...

It all depends on whether you have the petrol or turbo-diesel version of the Triton, Jeff. If it’s the more common turbo-diesel engine, it’s fitted with a timing chain which should last the life of ...

The Suzuki J24B engine in your vehicle has a timing chain and not a timing belt. The chain should be good for the life of the engine provided the engine is serviced correctly. Disclaimer: You ...

The LUK is a hybrid engine system produced by General Motors for compact, midsize, and full-size vehicles. Displacing 2.4 liters in an I4 configuration, the LUK is part of the Ecotec engine family. It ...

Cloyes Gear and Products timing chain water pump kits are designed for the replacement of worn or damaged timing chains, tensioners, sprockets, guides, and water pumps, The kits provide professional ...