What should I do if my timing belt failed?
Obviouslly the valve was bent when the timing belt failed. If this be the case, your going to find more than one bent valve and possibly a broken piston. Anyway, to answer your question, to replace a valve the cylinder head has to be removed. Then, the head needs to go to a machine shop to have all the valves checked.
What does the timing belt do in an engine?
The timing belt is an internal engine component that rotates the engine’s cam and crankshaft in sync and ensures each cylinder fires at the appropriate time.
Can a timing belt be replaced on a Lancer?
Came across a sreaming deal on the internet. Im in deperate need of a car. Being offerd is a lancer with no timing belt, and a bent valve. How involved is a valve replacement? Ive done a timing belt before, but never valves. helpful? Obviouslly the valve was bent when the timing belt failed.
What causes oil to leak from the timing belt?
Another issue that will cause oil to leak is when the gasket between the engine block and timing cover wears out, is cracked or has been improperly installed and is pinched. Leaking oil from the timing belt cover commonly results in engine overheating as well and can prematurely wear the timing belt.
What happens if you ignore your timing belt?
Ignoring your timing belt can come with a high cost. Timing belts don’t often snap, but when they do, it can cause piston damage, ruined cylinder heads, and engine valve damage. Probably, when you think of your engine, you picture the valves and pistons, but you don’t think much about what keeps them in good working order.
How much does a broken timing belt cost?
Broken timing belt replacement cost Replacing a broken timing belt for preventative reasons usually runs between $500 and $900 on average. However, it depends if there are other problems along with the broken timing belt, like if your broken timing belt has destroyed your engine.
How do you change the timing belt on a car?
(5) Release any belt tension by freeing up the belt tensioner pulley. (6) Slip the new belt into place without disturbing the cam or crank pulleys, or the engine will be out of time. Check by slowly rotating the crank two full turns with a socket on the crank snout.
How to get my timing back correct after?
3. Install the timing belt (4) starting at the crankshaft sprocket (10) going in a counterclockwise direction. Install the belt around the last sprocket and maintain tension on the belt as it is positioned around the tensioner pulley (11).