What happens if your timing belt is not tensioned?
If your timing belt is not properly tensioned it will not keep the valves timed properly to the lower end and this will cause misfires, loss of power, bucking, and could even cause a no start condition.
Why does it cost so much to replace timing belt?
The main reason timing belt replacement repairs can cost so much though is that you’re often not just replacing the belt. The timing belt system also consists of a series of tensioner and idler bearings, which help guide and drive the belt. It’s often recommended that these are replaced at the same time as part of routine maintenance.
Why do you need to change your timing belt and water pump?
This might be preceded by a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. In addition, the gasket separating the timing cover and engine block may fail over time, causing oil to leak out. It is technically possible to replace your car’s timing belt and water pump yourself.
Is the timing belt the same as the drive belt?
Note, the timing belt isn’t the same as the serpentine (‘drive’) belt, Autoblog explains. True, both are connected to the crankshaft. However, the former is located inside the engine, albeit by the outer wall. The latter is found externally, and drives many of the car’s accessories, like the alternator, power steering pump, and A/C pump.
If your timing belt is not properly tensioned it will not keep the valves timed properly to the lower end and this will cause misfires, loss of power, bucking, and could even cause a no start condition.
The main reason timing belt replacement repairs can cost so much though is that you’re often not just replacing the belt. The timing belt system also consists of a series of tensioner and idler bearings, which help guide and drive the belt. It’s often recommended that these are replaced at the same time as part of routine maintenance.
Is the timing belt on a front wheel drive car?
The engine is arranged in a front wheel drive, transverse configuration, which is typical for many types of cars with timing belts of the era. The instructions will be similar on nearly any front wheel drive car with a timing belt. As always, exercise extreme caution when working on a car.
Can a timing belt change cause exhaust valves to burn?
That is absolutely ludicrous and even if the intake valves are not bent due to a mistake it’s also possible that the exhaust valves could burn depending on the cam timing situation. You cannot continue to drive the car like this; period. I would approach them one time about making this right.