it wears out, heat ,stress and stretches.
if the timing belt breaks then yes it will throw the timing off.
Could be,Failure to replace belt at recommended interval. Idler pulleys or bearings going bad. Faulty belt tensioner. Replacement belt not installed correctly. Inferior replacement belt/parts installed.
Age or damage from a failed pulley.
Timing is off. You may need a new timing belt.
What would cause the timing belt to break twice in 1 month on a 2000 Kia Sportage?
There is no timing belt. It is a timing chain. I have 130,000 miles and have not had any trouble. It will start making noise when it is time. Unlike timing belts which will break, timing chains wear out slowly.
timing belt, if it needs it change it because these engines eat them selves if they break.
Timing belt. misfiring engine
There is no timing belt. It is a timing chain. I have 130,000 miles and have not had any trouble. It will start making noise when it is time. Unlike timing belts which will break, timing chains wear out slowly.
A timing belt breaks when the materials fail or become fatigued. This usually occurs after the engine has been in use for in excess of 100,000 miles.
The Villager has a non-interference engine. It will not be destroyed if the timing belt breaks.
Your car has a timing belt. It must be changed every 90,000 miles or it may break resulting in expensive engine damage.