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The fan belt drives the fan, water pump, alternator, power steering, air conditioner and air pump... if the vehicle has all of these. The fan belt (often a serpentine belt) can slip without any real problem other than a little noise. The cam belt (timing belt) looks quite different and only drives the camshaft. The timing belt is designed to keep the camshaft and crankshaft in perfect synchronization. The timing belt has "lugs", or specially designed bumps in the belt that align with slots in the crankshaft pulley and the camshaft pulley. To protect the timing belt from grease, mud and other hazards, the timing belt is usually behind a fairly significant protective cover.
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What is the difference between a timing belt and cam belt?
They are the same thing.
What the difference between cam belt and timing belt?
They are the same; it is just a different name.
What is the difference between a serpentine drive belt and a cam belt?
The serpentine drive belt is on the outside of the engine and is used to drive the accessories ( such as air conditioning compressor , power steering etcetera ) The cam belt ( timing belt ) is protected by a plastic cover and connects the engine crankshaft with the engine camshaft or camshafts
What is the difference between a timing belt and and a timing gear?
The belt is made or rubber and drives the cam. A gear is just that, a gear which is a metal or plastic part with teeth on it that meshes with a belt or another gear.
What the difference between a cam belt and a fan belt?
A cam belt spins the cams in the exact timing sequence for the valves to open, it is considered part of the internal engine workings and is absolutely necessary for operation. A fan belt operates the cooling fan and maybe other accesories such as power steering and air conditioning, it is on the outside of the motor.
Is the cam belt and timing belt the same thing?
I have never heard of a cam belt, but a timing belt does drive the cam or cams
Does BMW320i has cam belt?
Does BMW320i has cam belt?
Does Kia Sedona 2006 have a cam chain or a cam belt?
It has a cam belt.
Is a cam belt a timing belt?
Yes , a cam belt and a timing belt are the same thing
Is there a cam belt or cam chain on 2.5 diesel range rover 1996?
Cam Belt
Does a Mazda rx8 have a cam belt?
No Cam Shaft; therefore no Belt!
What is the belt or chain called that drives the cam from the crankshaft?
Timing belt/chain or cam belt/chain
