What happens if you put a timing belt on wrong?
The engine might not start Another cause of a timing belt or chain that is installed wrong. This means, when the timing belt or chain breaks, valves are not hit by pistons, and the engine will not suffer any damage, it will just cause it to stall and after changing the timing kit, it will work as before.
Can a timing belt mess up your engine?
As vehicles age and accumulate miles, it’s common for the timing belt to wear out and become compromised. Timing belt replacement is a relatively simple service to perform. However, if a worn out timing belt snaps, it can seriously damage your engine.
How long does it take to change a timing belt?
Replacing the timing belt is an expensive service. It is an intricate, labor-intensive process that can take 4–8 hours, depending on the vehicle. But replacing the timing belt before it breaks will prevent engine damage and save you money in the long run.
How often should you replace a timing belt?
Your timing belt should be replaced every 50,000–70,000 miles, depending on your car’s make and model.
Is there easy way to check timing belt condition?
Unfortunately, the timing belt is usually located by various protective covers, so there’s no straight-forward way of checking its condition unless you’re willing to remove all the covers and look.
When to replace timing belt?
Every car manufacturer recommends replacing the timing belt after a given time, and it is imperative to take this advice. The time or distance between timing belt replacement depends on the specific make and model of the vehicle, but on average it should be changed every 100,000 miles.
How can you tell if your timing belt has been changed?
It is difficult to determine if a timing belt has been replaced. A sticker comes with many new belts to go on the outside of the timing cover with a place for date and mileage. That would be the first thing to look for. If there is no sticker the only way to tell is to pull the timing cover off, which is quite a bit of labor.