What happens when you jump the timing belt?
Within two (2) minute driving RPM started decreasing and lost power. The car engine cut-off. It crank the engine as I turned ignition, but it did not start. I towed the car home. I towed the car to auto service shop. I trusted this mechanic.
When does a timing belt go slack after installation?
All timing belts stretch, and most of that stretch occurs about 15 minutes after installation. A spring-loaded tensioner keeps the belt tight, but after a while the tensioner will run out of travel and the belt will go slack.
What happens if the timing belt breaks on a Camry?
I don’t believe that any of the engine options on that year Camry are interference engines. If the timing belt broke there should be no engine damage as I think all of the dual camshafts on these engines are gear driven under the valve cover. You state that the mechanic said the timing belt jumped.
What should I do if my engine jumped timing?
If you suspect that your engine has jumped timing, don’t just let it go and hope for the best. Once the engine jumps a single tooth, it’s only a matter of time before it does it again and leaves you stranded or worse. At the very least, you’ll want to do some research and find out if your engine is an “interference” design.
How to know if a car jumped timing chain timing belt?
HOW TO KNOW IF A CAR JUMPED TIMING CHAIN TIMING BELT. SYMPTOMS JUMPED TIMING – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
What are the symptoms of timing belt jumped a tooth or two?
Symptoms of a timing belt that has jumped/skipped a few teeth: One Tooth: It will idle like normal and the exhaust will sound fine but cruise and WOT the car will feel like you’ve got no power and in most cases will hesitate and misfire. Two Teeth: It will sound like somethings “knocking” which is likely the pistons kissing the valves.
What happens if you neglect your timing belt?
Now you know the disastrous consequences of neglecting your timing belt – engine valve and piston damage, bent valves, cylinder heads that need to be rebuilt or replaced, and possibly even total engine destruction. If you don’t want to see those dollar signs adding up, check your timing belt regularly,…
Can a broken timing belt cause bent valves?
Interference vs. non-interference engines. The level of damage caused by a broken timing belt can depend on the type of engine you have in your car. A non-interference engine provides clearance between the valves and pistons, so if the timing belt breaks, you might end up with bent valves, and you might have to have your cylinder heads rebuilt,…