How can I find out if my car has a timing belt?
My advice would be to refer to your owner’s manual and look up the maintenance schedule. If you don’t have one, Google it. If you don’t see a timing belt service listed, you have a timing chain. You can also check here to see if your car is on the list of cars with timing belts.
What should I do if my timing belt snaps?
At this point, the camshaft sprockets will align with the marks on engine, and the crank sprocket will align with the marks on the engine. Some engines, like GM interference DOHC V6s, will require special tools keep the cams from moving, so consult with a factory service manual if you can.
What should I do if my Honda Odyssey timing belt broke?
I have taken the top two timing belt covers off and I noticed the front cam ironically is aligned TDC, but the top back cam is 180 degrees away from its TDC. The crankshaft is close to TDC. I don’t have the money to take the car in to pay thousands of dollars to have this done…a luxury I cannot afford right now. Any advice?
How many miles should a timing belt last?
A timing belt should last at least 50K miles, so maybe the belt just came off. Still, damage could occur.
When to replace timing belt on Honda CRV?
At 96,000 miles I took my 2000 Honda CRV in for a timing belt replacement. Five days later, at 65 mph on the freeway my car looses all power. Had it towed back to the Honda Dealer and the timing belt had shredded. The de… At 96,000 miles I took my 2000 Honda CRV in for a timing belt replacement.
What to do if your timing belt is broken?
Engine won’t turn over If the timing belt has broken inside, the engine will not be able to turn over or ignite. When you turn the key, you might hear the starter motor engage, but since the timing belt operates the crank and camshaft, it will not turn over. Obviously, if the car won’t start, a phone call to a mechanic is usually the first step.
What are the indicators of a bad timing belt?
Ticking noise coming from the engine. The timing belt is attached by way of a series of pulleys to the engine’s crank and cam shaft. The crankshaft powers the engine’s connecting rods which are attached to pistons inside the combustion chamber. The camshaft operates the cylinder head valves and rocker arm assembly, which…
How is the timing belt attached to the engine?
The timing belt is attached by way of a series of pulleys to the engine’s crank and cam shaft. The crankshaft powers the engine’s connecting rods which are attached to pistons inside the combustion chamber.