Timing belt
Severalparts are needed to start and run the car, including the timing belt. The
timing belt is a strong plastic belt that can be found between the
crankshaft and camshaft . The belt provides a connection between these two parts. In diesel
cars, the distribution may also drive the
water pump and/or fuel pump . However,
on some cars the water pump is driven by the
auxiliary belt .
As soon as
you start the car, the crankshaft will turn. The timing belt then causes the
camshaft to rotate. The camshaft then controls the position of the
inlet and outlet valves in the cylinder. Due to the frequent use, the belt will wear out
and need to be replaced.
When replacing it is wise to also replace the water pump immediately. That is why you will find a complete distribution set at Winparts. A timing belt set often consists of a timing belt, tensioner and water pump . NB! It differs per distribution kit what comes with it. Not every distribution set contains the same products. One is more extensive than the other.
Worn timing belt
A timing
belt can last between 60,000 and 120,000 km, depending on the type of engine.
As you can see, this is a spacious cute, so it's important to inspect the belt
regularly and replace it in time. Of course, the belt can also fail earlier. A
timing belt needs to be replaced if it is outdated, dried out or cracked. These
symptoms can cause the belt to break.
A worn
timing belt can be recognized by a number of points. First of all, it is
important to perform a visual inspection on a regular basis. During this
inspection, do you see any cracks, dents or shreds in the belt or does the belt
seem stretched? Then the timing belt definitely needs to be replaced. In
addition to seeing a worn belt, you can sometimes hear it. When the belt is stretched,
it will sometimes slip while driving and cause a dragging noise. Do you hear
this regularly? Then take a look under the hood. It is absolutely not
recommended to continue driving with a worn belt. A worn timing belt can snap.
If it snaps while driving, there is a good chance that the entire engine will
jam. And this can lead to very high costs.
Replace timing belt
If
inspection shows that the belt is worn, it will have to be replaced. When you
replace the timing belt, we recommend that you replace the water pump
immediately. The water pump wears proportionally to the belt. Replacing them at
the same time will save you money and time in the future. You can replace a
timing belt yourself if you have some technical knowledge. Replacing it
yourself will save a lot of money. Replacing a timing belt at a garage can be
between € 800 and € 1000. In short it works like this:
Rotate the crankshaft so that it is
aligned with the engine block;
Remove all parts around the belt for
better access;
Now loosen the tensioner adjusting screws; Now loosen the belt. Now you can
also unscrew and replace the water pump directly. Remove the old gasket residue
with a
gasket remover . Now you can put on the new belt. Pay
close attention to the markings. The crankshaft marking should point to top
dead center. The marking of the camshaft is on the same line as that of the
block itself and can often also be recognized by a top dead center marking.
Then set the tensioners correctly
and turn the crankshaft twice so that the belt runs taut along the tensioner;
Check that all markings are correct.
Then reassemble all parts as before.
Buy timing belt
Buying a
timing belt is quick and easy at Winparts. Timing belts are available from
various top brands such as
Contitech , Gates , Blue Print and FEBI . In addition
to individual timing belts, you can also buy complete
timing belt kits from us. A
timing kit often consists of a belt, tensioner and water pump.