What a good timing belt looks like?
The timing belt is a very strong metal-reinforced belt with rubber on the outside. The rubber should be fairly smooth, with no chunks missing or massive cracking. One or two small cracks in the outer shiny coating of the belt are ok, but if you see lots of cracking on the surface this may indicate extreme wear.
Can a loose timing belt cause a check engine light?
Symptom 3: Check engine light illuminated. Though noise is the most common symptom, a loose timing belt can also cause a check engine light. The check engine light can come on and set a code for a valve timing problem. This is because the valve timing can become out of sync due to the belt not being tight.
How does a timing belt work in a car?
Your timing belt works by synchronizing the movement between your camshaft and the crankshaft in your vehicle. The camshaft is what operates the valves in your engine that let gasoline and air mix in your engine. The crankshaft moves the pistons up and down in the cylinders.
How often should a timing belt be replaced?
This small part is critical to your engine running properly, and if it breaks the results can be catastrophic. Your timing belt should be replaced every 50,000–70,000 miles, depending on your car’s make and model.
What are the symptoms of a stretched timing belt?
Symptoms of a stretched timing belt include a lack of power, slow pick-up and the Check Engine light coming on. In some cars, a stretched timing belt can also produce a dull rattling noise coming from the timing belt area. Can a timing belt last past the recommended interval? Yes, in some cases.
What are the symptoms of a bad timing belt?
Let’s look at some of the symptoms of a bad or failing timing belt: 1. Engine runs poorly: A worn timing belt can slip, getting out of the proper alignment. 3. Ticking sound coming from engine: A failing timing belt can cause a ticking noise when the car is running.
How often should I replace my timing belt?
Your timing belt should be replaced every 50,000–70,000 miles, depending on your car’s make and model.
How many hours does it take to change the timing belt?
The timing belt can be completed at the same time; but typically private mechanics or shops will charge for individual hour replacement; so another 4 to 6 hours roughly. If you’d like, feel free to submit a quote request for the water pump replacement and timing belt replacement.
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.