Where are the timing chains and cam belts located?
Timing chains are housed inside the engine and are lubricated by the engine oil, while cam belts are usually located outside the engine. But some manufacturers are now using “wet belts”, which like cam chains, run internally in the engine oil.
Can a cam belt crack if not replaced?
Unless they’re “wet belts”, cam belts can dry out and crack over time if they’re not replaced. Does your car have a cam belt or a chain? Whether your car has a timing belt or a timing chain depends on the make and model.
What kind of material is the cam belt made of?
Your car’s cam belt is a vital piece of the engine. The cam belt is made of of sturdy composites like Kevlar and polyurethane, with teeth on it that’s designed to keep the camshaft and crankshaft in time. It’s also called a timing belt.
How often do you need to replace timing belts on a Toyota?
Some Toyota engines have timing belts, some have timing chains. It pays to know what your engine has. Belts need to be replaced at normal intervals (usually every 90-100k on late model cars) or you will have hell to pay. Timing chains however are a different story and will generally last the lifetime of the engine.
Does your car have a cam belt or a chain?
Does your car have a cam belt or a chain? Whether your car has a timing belt or a timing chain depends on the make and model. For example, most BMW and Mercedes cars use cam chain engines. Check you vehicle handbook to find out whether your car has a belt or a chain.
Unless they’re “wet belts”, cam belts can dry out and crack over time if they’re not replaced. Does your car have a cam belt or a chain? Whether your car has a timing belt or a timing chain depends on the make and model.
Does a Toyota Camry have a timing belt or timing chain?
All 2004 Toyota Camrys with a 4 cylinder engine have a timing chain and an interference engines. All V6 2004 Camrys have a timing belt and a non-interference engine.
What’s the difference between a timing belt and cambelt?
The biggest distinction between the two is when they need replacing. As you can most likely gather, a timing belt is a strip (usually made of rubber). Due to friction and constant strain, it tends to become worn, several times, throughout the life a car.