Does a Pontiac Grand Am have a timing belt?
Your Plymouth Grand Am is the classic affordable family sedan. You should replace your timing belt every 60,000 and 105,000, depending on the wear on the belt. If you wait too long, the timing belt could break and cause severe valve and other engine part damage.
How do you know if your engine belt is bad?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Timing Belt
- You Hear A Ticking Noise Coming From The Engine.
- Your Car’s Engine Won’t Turn Over.
- You Notice An Oil Leak Near The Motor.
- You Experience Exhaust Issues.
- Your Revs Start Acting Up.
What belt is in the engine?
serpentine belt
The serpentine belt is a long rubber belt that transports power to the engine accessories—the alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning compressor and (sometimes) the water pump. You may have heard a serpentine belt referred to as a fan belt or accessory belt.
How much does an engine belt cost?
A typical serpentine belt start at around $25 and goes up to $75 at most. If you know some car repair basics, you could change the belt yourself, and it may save you paying labor charges somewhere between $75 and $120. All together, you’re looking at around $100 to $195 to replace your serpentine belt.
What happens if you don’t replace drive belt?
If the serpentine belt completely fails and breaks, then your car will break down. In addition, you will notice a loss of power steering, the air conditioning will not work, and the engine will no longer be able to be cooled like it should be.
How much does it cost to replace drive belt?
The average cost for a drive belt tensioner replacement is between $211 and $239. Labor costs are between $73 and $93, while parts are priced between $138 and $146.
What happens to your car if the belt breaks?
A broken serpentine belt can lead to a sudden loss of power steering in your car, making your steering very difficult to turn. A broken serpentine belt causes the water pump to stop circulating coolant through the engine’s cooling system, causing it to overheat.
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