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Tech Byte: Camshaft Phaser Installation- To Unlock or Not to Unlock?

Tech Videos | February 26, 2026

Should the internal locking pin be unlocked during a camshaft phaser installation? In this Cloyes Tech Byte, Cody Smith clears up the misconceptions surrounding this common question. While…

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Keep Engines Turning: Our Latest Timing Chain and Tensioner Releases- BMW, Dodge, Hyundai and Kia News | February 23, 2026
Tech Byte: Don’t Let a Mismatched Reluctor Kill Your Engine Start! Tech Videos | February 19, 2026
Tech Byte: Not All Tensioners Are Created Equal 🛠️ Tech Videos | February 12, 2026
Tech Byte: Pro Tip for GM 2.4L Ecotec Engines Tech Videos | February 5, 2026

Tech Byte: Hydraulic Belt Tensioners Explained- Why Going Slow Prevents Costly Accessory Drive Damage

Tech Videos | February 5, 2026

Handle a hydraulic tensioner wrong, and you’re not just risking the part, you’re risking the whole system. Learn how to properly handle a Cloyes hydraulic belt tensioner and…

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Tech Byte: GM V6 Timing Tip- How to Install Idler Sprockets the Right Way

Tech Videos | February 5, 2026

One wrong turn and you’ll crack your timing cover, and your wallet. Avoid a costly mistake during your GM 3.6L timing job. In this Cloyes Tech Byte, Cody…

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Tech Byte: Don’t Pull the Pin Too Early on Serpentine Belt Tensioners

Tech Videos | February 5, 2026

Pull a release pin too early, and you could find yourself back at the parts store. In this Cloyes Tech Byte, we show you how to properly handle…

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Tech Byte: A Critical GM High-Feature V6 Tip You Need to Know!

Tech Videos | February 5, 2026

🛑 V6 Oil Pump Warning: Don’t Touch These Bolts! Don’t let one mistake give you low oil pressure! 📉 When replacing the timing guide on a GM High-Feature…

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Tech Byte: Stop Cross-Threading! Belt Tensioner Install Tip (Honda B20177 and B40025)

Tech Videos | February 5, 2026

The #1 mistake when installing a belt tensioner? Cross-threading the mounting bolt! 😱 Cody from Cloyes is here with a quick Tech Byte on how to properly install…

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Tech Byte: Don’t Make This Mistake!

Tech Videos | February 5, 2026

Don’t mistake these for alignment shims! They’re Diamond Friction Washers—essential for preventing catastrophic engine failure by keeping your crankshaft sprocket from slipping. Know the difference! 💡 #keepsenginesturning #Cloyes…

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Tech Byte: Camshaft Phaser Installation- To Unlock or Not to Unlock?

Tech Videos | February 26, 2026

Should the internal locking pin be unlocked during a camshaft phaser installation? In this Cloyes Tech Byte, Cody Smith clears up the misconceptions surrounding this common question. While…

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Keep Engines Turning: Our Latest Timing Chain and Tensioner Releases- BMW, Dodge, Hyundai and Kia

News | February 23, 2026

At Cloyes, we’ve been dedicated to engineering excellence since 1921. This month, we are excited to expand our catalog with high-quality timing solutions for a wide range of…

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Tech Byte: Don’t Let a Mismatched Reluctor Kill Your Engine Start!

Tech Videos | February 19, 2026

One small difference in a sensor target wheel can lead to a “no-start” or even catastrophic engine failure. In this Cloyes Tech Byte, Cody Smith explains why comparing…

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Tech Byte: Not All Tensioners Are Created Equal 🛠️

Tech Videos | February 12, 2026

Replacement parts don’t always look identical to OE! ⚙️ Cody Smith breaks down why the flat spring design is often used for its excellent tensioning control and better…

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Tech Byte: Pro Tip for GM 2.4L Ecotec Engines

Tech Videos | February 5, 2026

Need a safer way to swap GM 2.4L Ecotec balance shaft sprockets? ⚙️ Skip the punch or drill bit—use the old chain and locking pliers to hold the…

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Tech Byte: Hydraulic Belt Tensioners Explained- Why Going Slow Prevents Costly Accessory Drive Damage

Tech Videos | February 5, 2026

Handle a hydraulic tensioner wrong, and you’re not just risking the part, you’re risking the whole system. Learn how to properly handle a Cloyes hydraulic belt tensioner and…

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Cloyes, based in Fort Smith, Ark., is the North American leader and global designer, developer, manufacturer, and distributor of timing drive systems and components for original equipment manufacturers and the automotive aftermarket. Its products are mission critical components for engine performance and function and are used in high-performance and replacement applications. Cloyes serves a broad customer base, including wholesale distributors, national and local retailers, re-packagers, and production engine rebuilders, and sells its products under the Cloyes® brand worldwide and the Dynagear® and CY-LENT® brands throughout North America.

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