What kind of timing belt do I Need?
If your car is 1996 or newer, you’ll have an air (smog) pump to deal with, as well as a “new style” (thermo) timing belt tensioner. Most people including myself don’t like the new tensioner. Its more prone to failure then the older style unit.
What happens to the pulley on a timing belt?
The crank pulley, in theory, is supposed to slide right off the crank. This does not always happen, as years of corrosion, and heat cycles have all but welded the pulley onto the crank. Do not pry on the pulley, as this can introduce cracks into the pulley, or worse – the crank.
How much does a timing belt cost for a water pump?
Current labor time guides show a water pump as 3.4 hours work and timing belt shows 1.9 hours labor. Take that times $70 per hour and your at $371 for labor *minus* the cost of parts. For the hell of it, I went to a local chain store and asked them to quote me the parts I got from GAP, they came to a grand total of $250.
Is the timing belt controlled by the ECU?
Timing is controlled by the ECU, and relies on the stock location of the distributor. If your car runs poor, or has a CEL (Check Engine Light) on after you did a belt. Your timing was screwed up. Take everything back off, and check it again.
Can a power steering pump be used as a timing belt?
You’ll probably have to move the power steering pump out of your way so you can reach the timing belt cover. This shouldn’t cause any issues as long as you remove it carefully and make sure it doesn’t get damaged. There are other parts you may need to remove to access the timing belt cover, though. Keep looking for a better answer!
What do nylon gears and timing belts do?
Nylon gears and timing belts perform the same function on some makes and models. The intake and exhaust valves open and close in respect to the rotation of the crankshaft, which controls the strokes of the piston for firing.
Can a harmonic balancer be removed from a timing belt?
Determine if the harmonic balancer pulley needs to be removed to remove the timing belt cover. Often, the cover saddles over the end of the crankshaft, and this pulley will not allow you to remove the cover without first removing it.
Where is the timing belt on a car?
The general rule of thumb is that if you can see a belt when you open up the hood, it’s a serpentine or drive belt. Timing belts are a much more intricate and sensitive mechanism, and are hidden behind the cam cover on the side or front of the engine.