What happens if your timing belt tensioner is bad?
If the tensioner is bad, it can cause the belt to come loose or cause the pulley to seize, making the belt come off. Knowing some of the signs of a bad belt tensioner can help you to prevent serious engine damage due to a timing belt failure. The timing belt tensioner is used to do just that – keep tension on the timing belt.
Can you change the timing belt on a Honda CRV?
A person would be foolish not to replace the water pump, seals and drive belts while they are “in there”. If a person doesn’t know if the belt has been changed, it is possible to pry back the timing belt cover and look in there with a flashlight.
What does the tensioner do on a Honda CRV?
The tensioners job is to keep the right amount of pressure on your Honda CR-V’s timing belt or chain. As the belt/chain stretches through normal operation, it would get loose and fall off or jump. The tensioner keeps this from happening by keeping a consistent amount of force on the belt.
What happens when the chain goes bad on a Honda CRV?
The timing tensioner can also go bad. The tensioners job is to keep the right amount of pressure on your Honda CR-V’s timing belt or chain. As the belt/chain stretches through normal operation, it would get loose and fall off or jump. The tensioner keeps this from happening by keeping a consistent amount of force on the belt.
If the tensioner is bad, it can cause the belt to come loose or cause the pulley to seize, making the belt come off. Knowing some of the signs of a bad belt tensioner can help you to prevent serious engine damage due to a timing belt failure. The timing belt tensioner is used to do just that – keep tension on the timing belt.
What happens if the timing belt fails on a CRV?
As others have mentioned, your CRV has an “interference” engine. The odds that no damage was done when the timing belt failed are slim to none. If the dealer replaced the belt and it subsequently failed, the dealer is responsible for all repairs associated with this failure.
The tensioners job is to keep the right amount of pressure on your Honda CR-V’s timing belt or chain. As the belt/chain stretches through normal operation, it would get loose and fall off or jump. The tensioner keeps this from happening by keeping a consistent amount of force on the belt.
When do you Know Your Honda CRV timing chain is out?
If there is noise solely from the front of the engine or worse codes for crank or cam sensor is a good indication timing chain is out. 4-5k on oil changes is fine if using quality oil. Dont touch the chain. Im at 380km (2002) and its fine. Just dont let the oil go low.
What’s the best way to change a timing belt?
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. Instead, pivot the spring-loaded tensioner away from the belt and then retighten the mounting bolt (s) to hold the tensioner in the loose position.
Why is my timing belt squealing and rattling?
Average rating from 143 customers who received a Loud squealing or rattling is coming from engine Inspection. The timing belt is a critical part of the automotive engine; if it breaks, it can cause some serious damage. The belt can break due to a number of reasons, but the most common is age. One other common problem is the belt tensioner.
How long can a broken timing belt last?
Some belts are good for up to 100,000 miles. If you’re in doubt, check your owner’s manual, or ask your dealer or mechanic. The level of damage caused by a broken timing belt can depend on the type of engine you have in your car.
Why is the timing belt on my Honda Odyssey not working?
It’s highly unlikely that the water pump not being replaced caused the failure. The usual reasons for timing belt failure are tensioner and/or belt. The reason water pumps are replaced is because they will often begin to leak before the next timing belt interval, not because they will cause timing belt failure.
Average rating from 143 customers who received a Loud squealing or rattling is coming from engine Inspection. The timing belt is a critical part of the automotive engine; if it breaks, it can cause some serious damage. The belt can break due to a number of reasons, but the most common is age. One other common problem is the belt tensioner.
What should I do if my timing belt broke?
The cylinder head work alone will cost you $3-400 per head plus all the gaskets and timing belt kit (I recommend Aisin or OE Honda parts only–No Gates or Dayco, etc.) Depending on the mileage of the engine you might even consider a used replacement engine. First thing to do is contact the person who did your timing belt.
What to do with a broken belt tensioner bolt?
This is a 214,000 mile Ody Touring and I have no service history other than the lot I bought it from at 212K miles replaced the timing belt and water pump because they were noisy when cold, and I’ve replaced the front stabilizer bar links and have new front struts awaiting installation.
Can a loose timing belt cause a check engine light?
Symptom 3: Check engine light illuminated. Though noise is the most common symptom, a loose timing belt can also cause a check engine light. The check engine light can come on and set a code for a valve timing problem. This is because the valve timing can become out of sync due to the belt not being tight.
When to replace a faulty timing belt tensioner?
If you are going to replace the tensioner, it is also a good time to replace the timing belt and the related parts. Since there are many other parts located at the front of the engine that can make similar noises to a failing tensioner, it is important to isolate the noise.
This is a 214,000 mile Ody Touring and I have no service history other than the lot I bought it from at 212K miles replaced the timing belt and water pump because they were noisy when cold, and I’ve replaced the front stabilizer bar links and have new front struts awaiting installation.
Why does my car’s timing belt keep breaking?
The timing belt is a critical part of the automotive engine; if it breaks, it can cause some serious damage. The belt can break due to a number of reasons, but the most common is age. One other common problem is the belt tensioner.
Why did my SERP belt tensioner bolt snap?
VCM has nothing to do with serp belt tensioner bolt breakage. It is all about correct bleeding procedure and tightening bolt up to the specs BEFORE installing serpentine belt. If you didn’t apply correct bleeding and tightening, your bolt will snap again soon.