How do you remove the timing belt on a water pump?
Remove the 4x 10mm bolts securing the fan clutch to the water pump pulley. Carefully remove the fan clutch. There will be tension on the belt, so the pulley will try to move a bit, but it shouldn’t pop off. Loosen the lock nut (12mm on the tensioner arm) and lock nut (14mm through the pulley holes) on the power steering pump.
Where is the timing belt located on a car?
True, both are connected to the crankshaft. However, the former is located inside the engine, albeit by the outer wall. The latter is found externally, and drives many of the car’s accessories, like the alternator, power steering pump, and A/C pump. But, as NAPA explains, the timing belt sometimes pulls double-duty.
What happens if the timing belt fails on a Porsche Cayman?
And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it. Also, as with the Porsche Cayman’s RMS, the water pump isn’t easy to get at. In fact, ClickMechanic and NAPA explain, you can’t get at the water pump without first exposing the timing belt.
Can a timing belt be replaced on a jack stand?
When performing a timing belt job, it is recommended to replace not only the belt, but also the hydraulic tensioner, the water pump, and both the idler pulley and the tensioner pulley. This job is performed the easiest on a lift but if you don’t have the luxury of a lift, jack stands will suffice.
When does the timing belt on a water pump fail?
For one, the water pump’s lifespan is typically 60,000-100,000 miles. And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it.
And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it. Also, as with the Porsche Cayman’s RMS, the water pump isn’t easy to get at. In fact, ClickMechanic and NAPA explain, you can’t get at the water pump without first exposing the timing belt.
Is the timing belt the same as the drive belt?
Note, the timing belt isn’t the same as the serpentine (‘drive’) belt, Autoblog explains. True, both are connected to the crankshaft. However, the former is located inside the engine, albeit by the outer wall. The latter is found externally, and drives many of the car’s accessories, like the alternator, power steering pump, and A/C pump.
What happens when the timing belt breaks on a Honda CRV?
When the belt breaks, timing is thrown off. The most common outcome here is bent valves (due to impact with the piston), but it can also cause damage to the cylinder head, or even to the camshaft itself. Note that some automakers have switched to using timing chains rather than timing belts.