Posts Tagged ‘Timing Belt Kit With Water Pump’
Common Questions Consumers Have About Their Timing Belt
One of the most critical components of your vehicle is the timing belt. The timing belt is responsible for keeping the camshaft in “time” with the crankshaft. This ensures that the valves are opening and closing when they should. In many, but not all engines, the timing belt will also turn the water pump.
Read MoreThe High Cost Of Putting Off Timing Belt Replacement
When it comes to your engine, there are very few maintenance parts more important than your timing belt. In many cars, timing belts are rubber belts with teeth designed to help your engine keep the valves in time with the pistons. Modern technology allows many timing belts to last up to 100,000 miles of reliable…
Read MoreThe High Cost Of Putting Off Idler Pulley Or Belt Tensioner Replacement
A worn timing belt tensioner or idler pulley can be a ticking time bomb for an engine. If either part fails, it can cause the camshafts and crankshaft to rotate out of sync. This can cause catastrophic engine failure and very expensive repair costs.
Read MoreOEM Manufacturers Continue To Extend The Lifespan Of Timing Belt- What You Need To Know
Car parts are always evolving to become more durable, reliable, and long-lasting. Timing belts seem like parts that don’t need design updates. Yet, OEM manufacturers are always looking for ways to prolong the lifespan of their timing belts.
Read MoreHow To Diagnose Belt And Timing Component Failures
The timing belt is one of a few belts in an engine. At the front of the engine, you’ll see a plastic or metal cover. Behind it is a timing belt. Many current vehicles have switched to a timing chain, but these two parts perform the same function. Timing chains usually last the life of…
Read MoreIs It The Timing Belt The Tensioner Or The Idler Pulley?
When an engine has timing belt issues, the root cause is not always the timing belt. It may be the timing belt tensioner or the idler pulley. It’s important to know which part is failing. That way, you can replace the failing part (and any other affected parts) to bring the timing belt assembly back…
Read MoreSetting Timing Belt Idler Torque
When installing a new timing belt, it’s important to tighten the timing belt idler pulley to the correct torque specs. The pulley can get loose over time from vibration. So when you’re in there, it’s worth taking the time to retighten the timing belt idler pulley. It’s very important to set the right amount of torque.
Read MoreEducating Customers On Timing Belt Tensioner Replacement
The timing belt tensioner is a part only a few customers know about. So when customers find out that their timing belt tensioner needs replacing, they may get confused or skeptical. Some may even refuse a timing belt tensioner replacement. It’s simply because they don’t know enough about it. That kind of negligence will be…
Read MoreHow (And Why) To Measure Timing Belt Tension
Una correa de distribución es una correa de goma ubicada en la parte delantera del motor. Sincroniza la rotación del cigüeñal con la rotación del árbol de levas. Muchos motores modernos tienen un diseño de motor de interferencia. Esto significa que, si el movimiento de los pistones y el movimiento de las válvulas no están…
Read MoreWhy It Is Critical To Replace Your Timing Belt Kit Before It Fails
Under normal circumstances, timing belts last between 60K and 100K miles. It’s important to service timing belts and related parts before failure happens. If your timing belt breaks while driving, you’ll run into a variety of engine issues. In this post, we’ll cover the most common issues that may happen when a timing belt snaps…
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