Can a harmonic balancer be removed from a timing belt?
Determine if the harmonic balancer pulley needs to be removed to remove the timing belt cover. Often, the cover saddles over the end of the crankshaft, and this pulley will not allow you to remove the cover without first removing it.
How can I tell if I need to change my timing belt?
Consult your service manual for the correct alignment procedure for your vehicle and correct any misalignment before installing the new timing belt. These marks may also be displayed on a label on the timing belt cover on some engines. Check the area around the belt for signs of oil leakage.
Can you remove the tensioner on a timing belt?
Keep testing yourself! Loosen the mounting bolt (s) holding the belt tensioner using any special cam holding tools, while following the service manual. Do not remove the tensioner completely unless replacing it.
Can a broken timing belt be removed on an interference engine?
Don’t do this on interference engines unless you’re sure the belt is still intact. If you have not already bent your valves with a broken timing belt, you will likely do so if you spin the crankshaft without the camshaft spinning. Determine if the harmonic balancer pulley needs to be removed to remove the timing belt cover.
How does the timing belt in a car work?
Timing belts work to keep your engine in sync. There are hundreds of moving parts in your car’s engine, and it’s crucial that they all work in time. The timing belt controls the timing of the crankshaft and camshafts (hence it sometimes being referred to as a cam belt). You should bear in mind that not all vehicles actually utilize a timing belt.
Is it worth it to replace your timing belt?
If you’ve just received a quote for replacing your timing belt, chances are you’re checking the depths of your wallet, cutting open piggy banks and turning sofas upside down just to find a bit of spare change. You’re probably also wondering, “Am I getting ripped off?”.
How much does it cost to replace a cam belt?
You’ve probably heard of fan belts, cam belts, air con belts, alternator belts, power steering belts, drive belts, and serpentine belts. That’s a lot of belts. It also leads to a lot of confusion, when your last belt replacement cost you $80 and now you’re staring down the barrel of $1000 plus for the next one…
Is the alternator belt the same as the fan belt?
Drive belts and fan belts are the same thing. They are typically installed in a vehicle’s engine to run the alternator, power steering, or air conditioning. That means that an alternator belt is a type of drive belt. Depending on your vehicle, you might have one belt for each of these three systems.