Can a timing belt be changed at the same time?
Most timing belt kits come with a water pump. The cost of most of them are very incidental to the overall cost of getting the timing belt replace. For peace of mind sake, just do the pump at the same time. You could view changing the water pump as pro-active maintenance as you’re doing it before it fails.
When to recheck the timing belt tensioning meter?
After the timing belt is properly tensioned, lock down the center distance adjustments and recheck the sprocket alignment. Recheck the timing belt tension and alignment after eight hours of operation to ensure the drive has not shifted. The sonic tension meter provides the most accurate tension measuring available.
Can a taut timing belt stand a strong pull?
While a taut string or timing belt can stand a strong pull. Take up any loose slack in the timing belt by adjusting the center to center distance between the two timing belt pulleys. Before any final tensioning is to be applied make sure that the timing belt teeth are fully seated in the tooth grooves on both timing belt pulleys.
What causes a loose timing belt to break?
Loose timing belt tensioning acts like a loosely-held piece of string, with a snapping action as in a high torque situation the string or timing belt will break because the added stress is more than the timing belt was designed to take. While a taut string or timing belt can stand a strong pull.
When is the best time to replace the timing belt?
The best time to replace the belt is on your manufacturer’s recommended change interval (usually between 50,000 and 100,000 miles), even if it looks in good condition. You can find the timing belt service schedule in your vehicle repair manual.
When to change timing belt on Ford Fiesta?
The manual recommends changing the timing bel t at 150,000 miles, no mention is made of time. I found a European service schedule on Ford ETIS which recommended changing it at 125,000 miles or 10 years as shown here- Camshaft drive belt Every 125 000 miles/10 years – Renew (LTS 21 304 9)
When to replace timing belt on Honda Accord?
Hondas can go as much as 105,000 miles before they need the timing belt replaced. However, some models have a shorter recommended interval. Some need to be replaced at 90,000 miles, so, again, check your owner’s or repair manual.
How does the timing belt work on a car?
It is this cam and crankshaft synchronization that allows the intake and exhaust valves to open and close according to the position of the pistons during their four-stroke cycle. The belt itself has square teeth that mesh with the sprockets’ teeth, allowing the crankshaft to drive the camshaft in synchrony.