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The timing belt is probably one of the more expensive and more important maintenance items you will have to do. Follow your manufacturer's time and mileage recommendations for this service. Many of today's engines are called "interference engines". This means if your timing belt skips or breaks the valve and pistons are no longer in sync and will hit each other causing very extensive damage internally to the point of having to replace the complete engine itself.
If you plan on replacing the timing belt yourself you best be very mechanically inclined. Replacing this belt on a four cylinder engine is not all that difficult if you know what you are doing. Replacing this belt on a six cylinder engine, especially a transverse engine, can be over bearing for the average backyard do-it-yourselfer. If the engine is not an interference type and belt timing is off by a few teeth the worse that will happen is the engine not running properly and the belt has to be re-timed. If the engine is an interference type and the belt is off by too many teeth the valves and piston will hit each other, so by trying to save money you have just ruined the entire engine. Think twice or three times before attempting this belt replacement by yourself. Some things are better left to pros even if it costs more. Don't forget, at least this way you have a certain warrantee on the repair should something go wrong.
Choosing not to do the timing belt when the service is due can lead to the same engine damage should this belt skip a few teeth or break from age
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Can a car drive with a broken timing belt?
no
How do you know if timing belt is broke when driving?
If you can drive the car, the timing belt isn't broken. An engine will not start or run with a broken cam belt.
Is it all right to drive without the timing belt on 2004 Camry?
You aren't likely to drive anywhere with a broken timing belt because the engine will not run. Can you tow the car? Of course.
When should timing belt be changed for a rover 75 diesel 2 liter?
it does not have a timing belt, it is a chain drive which should be good for the life of the car
How do you explain belt drive?
Belt drive is releatively new and in the old days it was mostly chain or gear wheel drive with wear and a lot of noise. Most commonly used for the timing of car valves and injection pump timing
How do you fix timing Belt that Skipped One Tooth?
Replace it and do not drive this car again until you do.
Does a 2003 Chevy Cavalier have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Yes every car has a timing belt or chain.The 2003 Cavalier has a timing belt
What does Grand AM have timing belt or timing chain?
You can find out if a car has a timing belt or chain at www.timingchainorbelt.com web site.
Which is better in a car a timing chain or timing belt?
a timing chain last longer than a timing belt... a lot longer.
Does a 2002 ford escort use a timing chain or belt?
This car will use a timing belt.
Does the 2006 pt cruiser touring car have a timing chain or a timing belt?
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Does a 2007 VW Crafter 2.5 TDI 136 HP have a timing belt or timing chain?
This car has a timing belt
