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A timing belt is a mechanical contrivance which transfers motion from the crankshaft of a reciprocating internal-combustion engine to the camshaft and occasionally to some of the engine-driven accessories. It supplanted timing chains or gears as it is cheaper to manufacture, quieter in operation and requires no lubrication. It has the substantial disadvantage that it requires replacement at intervals. As the crankshaft and camshaft must remain in-phase, if the timing belt slips by one tooth, the engine ceases to function and in a few models causes costly damage to the valves and/or pistons. Replacement of the timing belt varies in difficulty from Moderate (Ford Ranger) to Extreme (Porsche 928). Generally it is not beyond the capability of the shade-tree mechanic in vehicles with longitudinally-mounted 4-cylinder engines but most FWD, V-6 and V-8 engines equipped with timing belts should be entrusted to a qualified mechanic. In no case should the timing belt be neglected, lest ye be stranded. jHh
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Where is located a timing belt on a grand caravan 1999 3.3?
It does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain.It does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain.
Does the 2002 Acura TL have a timing belt or chain?
timing belt.
Does a 1999 Honda civic have a timing belt or chain?
a timing belt a timing belt
Does Toyota matrix have a timing belt or timing belt?
Yes. Timing belt is correct.
Does the 2000 pacifica Chrysler 3.5 engine have a timing chain or timing belt?
It has a timing belt.It has a timing belt.
Does a 1991 Chevy cavalier has a timing belt or timing chain?
No Belt=It has a Timing Chain.=
Does a 1994 tercel have a timing belt or timing chain?
Its has a timing belt
Does Mazda Miata have timing belt or timing chain?
Timing Belt
At what point change timing belt in 2003 ford explorer?
Never as it does not have a timing belt, it has a chain.Never as it does not have a timing belt, it has a chain.
Timing belt or Timing chain What do you think which one is better to have a truck on timing chain or timing belt Thanks?
timing belt is stupidchain is stronger
Does a 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 have a timing chain or a timing belt?
not have timing belt, it has chaing belt
Does a 1995 dodge caravan 3.0 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt.Timing belt.
