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Timing belt: useful information
Timing belt set is a part for a definite timing belt model. It could also be named a set. In the car part catalogue you can define the right composition, depending on the model. So, it is very important to know your car model. It is preferably to study the service manual again. Timing belts have toothed formations. They make the belts more rough and nonslipping. Usually they are made of plastic. Also polyurethane or neopren combined with fibreglass is used.
Belts are used in that places where there is drive and transmission of forces. Often they are a part of the system they are integrated in. Together with timing belts are directly coupled tensioner roller, tensioner, guide/deflection roller, belt pulley, belt tensioner or timing belt cover. These parts are often linked together in terms of function, because they are a part of the belt drive complex. For instance, guide roller guides the timing belt; deflection roller moves it in a certain direction.
If the timing belt is broken or there is damage, it is risky to drive the car. In case the belt is broken, the whole system becomes faulty. It is necessary quickly to remedy the defects. Usually timing belt is situated in the engine area and it is easy to reach it. Stull, sometimes it is necessary to dismantle some parts to replace the belt. If you have experience, you can do it by yourself. All necessary car parts you will find in our online shop. In addition to the timing belt we offer you joint disks, interior blower, suspensions, air conditioner and other car parts.
How to detect malfunctions of the Camshaft belt?
First, perform sound diagnosis, which includes attentive listening to the sounds in the area of the timing gear during operation. Malfunctions are manifested by rattling, knocking, rasping, and clicking sounds. If extraneous noises are heard, inspect the timing belt and adjacent elements.
During inspection, pay attention to the state of the belt working surface. It should not have cracks, burrs, torn places, or traces of oil, and sides and teeth should be free of cuts, recesses and scuffs.
In addition to visible defects, malfunctions of rollers are manifested by free play or noise when they are rotated manually.
Routine examination should be performed after every 50-75 thousand kilometers of mileage. Many car owners entrust diagnostics to a service station, since in order to access the timing belt, elements of the system are to be dismantled.
You may notice that the Timing belt needs diagnostics, by the following symptoms:
- the exhaust is blackish;
- during operation, the engine vibrates excessively;
- during operation, strong noise is heard from the timing mechanism;
- valve timing is disrupted;
- reduced engine power.
The reasons of the timing belt kit malfunctions
Premature failure of the Synchronous belt may occur for a number of reasons. One of them is improper installation of the belt, which reduces the service life of the elements. Failure to comply with the recommendations of the manufacturer in terms of tightening the fasteners results in rollers misalignment. Fasteners may also be tightened incorrectly if repair is performed on the overheated or overcooled engine.
Loss of tightness in the engine seals often results in ingress of lubricant onto the belt. The material used for the component is sensitive to oils, so it quickly fails. Loose fit of the timing belt protective cover may be the reason of foreign bodies getting into the mechanism, which will in turn cause damage to the belt.
Replacing the timing belt kit
Timing belt failure is removed by replacement. Even if the component looks normal, it is recommended to replace it on a scheduled basis, after every 60 to 90 thousand kilometers of mileage. Note that the timing belt should be replaced together with other parts of the timing gear, rollers in particular.
The Timing belt may be replaced at a service station, or by yourself. Most car owners prefer to entrust replacement to specialists of a service station, due to complexity of this work.