5 best timing belts for Lada Grant

Toothed belts with parabolic teeth. They are designed for 8-valve Grant engines. Bench test results from the Engine site showed that the belt safely works out its prescribed 100 hours on the bench and remains in excellent condition at the same time. The durability of the product is also confirmed by its tensile strength - this is the most durable belt of all options for the Lada Grant. He is able to lift the weight with a solid SUV. But the teeth here are somewhat weaker. Maybe that's why this belt is a little cheaper than representatives of other companies.

This belt is slightly wider than its rivals. Instead of 17 mm, there are already 19 mm. As for the teeth, there are 111 of them, instead of the usual 113. And this means that it is intended to be replaced by the 16-valve Grant. The manufacturer's confidence in its product is only enough for a 6-month warranty or 20,000 km. The strap is made of synthetic rubber. Tooth dimensions and tooth spacing are strictly in line with OEM specifications. Thanks to this, Dayco belts can withstand a huge range of temperatures, are resistant to the damaging effects of petroleum products and can be stored even in direct sunlight. The polyester is covered with a layer of PTFE film and complemented with a fiberglass insert. And this increases the wear resistance of the belt.

Belt from the PowerGrip series, made of fiberglass and HNBR rubber. The thickness of the product is 17 mm, and 113 teeth are immediately responsible for the strength. Their rounded shape prevents deformation and breaking of the belt. Products are suitable for 8-valve Grant engines (they are installed as factory ones). The model is manufactured by Gates, the largest OEM manufacturer. Basically, belts are made at production facilities in Belgium. The PowerGrip range was developed to save timing resources, quieter operation of the mechanism and easy installation of the belt itself.

The belt for Grant's 8-valve engines is manufactured under the guidance of Carville, located in China. On the shelves of stores, it can only be found as part of a repair kit, which also includes a tension roller. This greatly increases the cost of the timing belt. But it will pay off with high strength and traction. Although motorists note the average quality of belts.But the manufacturer is so confident in his products that he provides a guarantee for 60,000 km or 2 years of operation. After all, the belt is made using all technologies. Its design includes a durable polyester cord, a bonding rubber layer, an EPDM main elastic layer and a protective film that protects the product from oils, ethylene glycol products, and gasoline.

Many Lada Grant owners are frightened by the presence of a stitched joint, but, according to the manufacturer, this is a technology used by many automakers. In addition, not the entire belt is sewn, but only the coating on the back of the product. First, a joint is formed, and only then the belt is vulcanized. This decision strengthened the design of the model. In addition, the manufacturer certifies that the belt material does not contain SVHC substances. The company has been involved in the development of internal combustion engines for more than 30 years. And from manufacturers Daimler Chrysler, BMW, Audi, Ford and GM, the German brand has received awards more than once.