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Timing belts have teeth on them that mesh with the cam gear. This is to make sure that the crankshaft and the cam shaft move precisely at the same time. If it skips a tooth, that means your timing belt slipped one or more teeth and now the cam and the crank shaft are not synchronized correctly.
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Is the cambelt the timing belt?
Yes , cam belt and timing belt mean the same thing
Will the computer on a 1996 3.2 L Isuzu Rodeo automatically adjust the timing after a new belt is installed?
By "new belt" I assume you mean timing belt. Since this is a mechanical, direct connection, the computer can do very little if anything if it is a tooth or two off. The belt must be alligned correctly.
What does jumped timing mean?
A timing chain or belt is worn so sloppy that it jumps a tooth on the sprockets creating loss of power and performance, jumping more than a tooth would render the engine inoperable and in some cases destroy the engine in an interference engine.
What does it mean to have a bad timing belt of a 2005 Ford Escape 2.3 engine?
Do you mean a bad timing chain ? The 2.3 liter four cylinder engine in a 2005 Ford Escape has a timing CHAIN instead of a timing belt
What does the light t-belt mean on the landcruiser?
If the light on its time to renew the timing belt (t-belt)
What does the T-BELT light mean on your Toyota hiace?
Timing belt replacement time.
Does 2001 toyota carrillo have a timing belt or timing chain?
If you mean Toyota Corolla it has a timing chain. No maintenance is required.
Where can you buy the tools to set up the timing in a 3 sereies?
If you mean the tools to set the cam timing during a belt change none are available as this car is fitted with a timing belt
How do you install a drive belt on a 2002 gmc Serria?
drive belt for what on this vehicle? do u mean serpentine belt,or fan belt,or timing belt?
How do you change the timing belt on a 2003 Toyota Corolla?
It does not have a timing belt. It has a chain that drives the camshaft. OR do you mean the serpentine belt on the outside of the engine that drives the alternator, A/C, water pump?
Does a 2001 2.5 V6 have a timing belt or timing chain?
If you mean the 2.5 L - SOHC - 4 cylinder engine that was still available in the 2001 Ford Ranger , it has a timing belt The Chrysler 2.5L V6 also has a belt.
Your 2003 kia spectra runs rough after timing belt change?
If the engine runs rough after a timing belt change, the belt may not have been tightened properly. It may also mean that the wrong timing belt was installed. Either way, it needs to be taken back to the mechanic.
