Do cars have two timing belts?
The timing belt drives the intake cams on both sides of the engine. There is just one belt. The intake and exhaust cams are connected by a small chain and generally do not need to be replaced. However when replacing the timing belt, replace the water pump and tensioners at the same time even if they appear to be good.
What are two styles of engine belts?
There are two belts you need to be familiar with when talking about car maintenance — the serpentine belt and the timing belt.
Are all timing belts the same?
Timing belts with the same number of teeth: not interchangeable! We’ll cut straight to the answer to the question we raised in the introduction: no, these belts are not interchangeable. There’s a reason they have different product numbers and that’s because they are not 100% the same.
Why is the timing belt called a timing belt?
Most vehicles using an overhead cam design utilize a timing belt to drive and precisely synchronize camshaft movement, hence the name ‘timing belt’. Similar to a serpentine or v-belt, your timing belt will degrade over time and with usage.
What causes the timing belt to degrade over time?
Similar to a serpentine or v-belt, your timing belt will degrade over time and with usage. Unlike standard drive belts, wear on your timing belt is not visible because it is housed inside the engine, behind the timing cover. Time, temperature and stress cause the belt to degrade and if not replaced at…
How often do timing belts need to be replaced?
Timing belts last 60,000 to 100,000 miles. check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s replacement interval. Your six-year-old econobox is starting to show a bit of wear and tear, but everything mechanical still works fine.
What does the timing belt do on an OHC engine?
The timing belt (or chain) is the sole component that keeps the camshaft (make that camshafts on a DOHC or V-type OHC engine) and crankshaft in sync.
Most vehicles using an overhead cam design utilize a timing belt to drive and precisely synchronize camshaft movement, hence the name ‘timing belt’. Similar to a serpentine or v-belt, your timing belt will degrade over time and with usage.
Similar to a serpentine or v-belt, your timing belt will degrade over time and with usage. Unlike standard drive belts, wear on your timing belt is not visible because it is housed inside the engine, behind the timing cover. Time, temperature and stress cause the belt to degrade and if not replaced at…
What should I do after a timing belt change?
They have to recheck the work. Sounds like they botched the job and the cam timing is off, or possibly even worse.
What are the different types of engine timing?
Different types of timing. There are two kinds of timing, cam timing and ignition timing. The cam timing regulates the valves and pistons, and the whole process is controlled by the timing chain or belt. If the timing is off, damage can occur. In some engines, called “interference engines,” the consequences can be especially bad.