Setting 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.

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Educating 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…

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How (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…

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Why 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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Why Consumers Are Skeptical About Timing-Belt Repair

Note: This article was originally published on Counterman.com Many people have a “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality. Not only that, but most timing belts are hidden under an engine cover, so they are “out of sight, out of mind”. It’s no wonder many people don’t really think about replacing their timing belt.

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Symptoms Of Timing Belt Tensioner Failure

Some timing belt tensioners last a long time. Others don’t last all that long. Usually, the tensioner is replaced along with the timing belt. When a timing belt tensioner fails, it loses tension. As a result, the timing belt becomes loose and the valve timing can be thrown off. This leads to engine performance issues.

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Educating 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…

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