What happens when the timing belt is off?
One of the timing belt’s jobs is to spin the gears of the camshaft. In serious cases where the timing is off, it can skip gears and break pieces off of the camshaft. These can get inside the oil pan and result in a drop in oil pressure in the bottom of the engine.
Where can I find a rubber timing belt?
Rubber timing belts are found in the vast majority of engines found in small cars and SUVs, particularly 4 cylinder – but some cars don’t have timing belts. In larger engines that put out more power the timing belt is replaced with a timing chain, which looks much like a bicycle chain.
What happens when the timing belt fails on a Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Some engines are called interference engines and the pistons will bend the valves when a timing belt fails. 26 people found this helpful. Yep. tenspeed is right on. The piston will come up on a compression or an exhaust stroke and hit a valve that is not supposed to be open.
Where to repair a broken timing belt in Colorado?
Visit an AAMCO Colorado transmission repair and total car care center near you. When issues arise and you need to have your timing belt checked or replaced, as well as any repairs needed due to damage from a broken timing belt, book an appointment.
What happens if the timing belt is broken?
The timing belt is a rubber belt that synchronizes the actions of both the camshaft and the crankshaft to keep your valves safely moving and keep your engine in good condition. If the timing belt that is a key part of the internal combustion engine is broken, this can cause the broken timing belt to destroy the engine.
What happens when the timing belt breaks on a PT Cruiser?
To expand on guyiknow’s answer. PT Cruisers run semi interference engines. The path of the valves will not enter the path of the piston. It is possible for the exhaust valves and intake valves to contact at which point you end up with bent valve stems. My guess would be the determining factor is where the belt breaks.
How much does it cost to change timing belt?
The timing belt is critical for all the internal parts to be in sync. If the timing is off, you will surely know it by how the engine runs. Most timing belts need to changed between 80-100K. The cost to do it varies, but always expect several hundred.