A rubber timing belt may be replaced due to age or due to condition. If a belt breaks while driving, it will result in instant stopping of the motor, frequently with damage to the valves/pistons. Replacing an old or worn belt in a timely manner is MUCH cheaper than the results of NOT replacing one. Check the price of a belt, and the price of a wrecker and engine rebuild.
It will cost you $0.00, due to the fact that a Ford F-150 does not have a timing belt, it has a chain that requires no maintenance.
Never due to the fact that mercedes uses timing chains instead of belts. Normally this timing chain will out last the life expectancy of the engine.
On my 01 I had to replace the timing belt at 70,000 miles due to an idler pully mounting bolt breaking. The belt was showing some wear but it wasn't too bad. I believe that most have the belt replaced at about 80,000 miles.
When a timing belt breaks, it may damage your valves or pistons, due to piston and valve contacted. The best way to confirm damage, is to replace with timing belt, reset the engine and perform a compression check, typical psi should be around 170-200 psi on each cylinder.
Timing belt, and it's a beast due to the close proximity to the frame rail.
It has a timing belt. In fact, all cars have timing belts, due to the nature of the piston combustion engine. Motor bikes have timing chains.
When it becomes loud or starts leaking. You can also change it if you have to do timing belt due to you have to take everything off anyway
Your most likely looking at around $500 (more at the dealer). Most mechanics will also replace your water pump when they do a timing belt job. This is a good idea because the pump is in the same area they are working in, and if your belt needs to be replaced you water pump is likely to be due for replacement too. So you should be able to get your timing belt and water pump replaced for around this price. Most of this cost is labor.
You don't "repair" a timing belt, you replace it. The cost of the belt varies depending on the model of car. The total repair bill is likely to be significantly more than the cost of the belt due to labor. Exactly how much depends not only on the model of car, but where you take it; the best way to get an estimate is to, well, get an estimate: call several local garages, tell them your year, make, and model of car, and ask how much they would charge to replace a timing belt.
usually it is due to the timing belt being loose and/or other things wrong with the timing belt. It could also be the transmission fluid if the car shifts oddly and if there is a leaking issue inside or outside of the vehicle. If this is the case, replace the fluid and filter IMMEDIATELY!!! Eric
up to 1998 they have a timing chain,clio 2 have timing belt due for replacment at 72,000 miles or five years.
It is always recommended when you replace timing belt to replaces any and all timing belt components, but if they do not show ware and tension correctly then you are good to go, it is always easier to do preventive maintenance then repair or replace due to component damage, usually you can purchase a complete cam timing belt set. Peace of mind is cheap. Not to mention doing the job right the first time or doing it a second time, labor and time.