A belt used in overhead cam internal combustion engines to the keep the camshaft and crankshaft synchronized.
This tag is not to be used for timing-chain related problems.
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Questions tagged [timing-belt]
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Timing Chain vs. Timing Belt
What is the service life of a timing chain and how does having a chain drive cam benefit from a belt drive cam and vice-versa?
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Timing Belt need replacing? Unknown mileage
I bought my car used, and unfortunately I have no idea when the timing belt was last changed. I decided to open the timing belt cover today to take a look. The top of the belt seemed a bit shiny but I'm not really sure what's considered normal or…
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Timing belt sound - time to replace?
I know very little about motor vehicle maintenance and repair, so please forgive me if this is a stupid question.
Recently my car started making a puttering sound ("puh-puh-puh..."). I took it to the Toyota dealer, and they said it sounds like it's…
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Should I replace the Timing belt in 2004 Kia
I own a 2004 Kia Spectra. It only has 47,000 miles on it (I don't drive much) When I had the transmission fluid changed they said the 3 outer belts needed to be replaced due to dry rot. I am in Texas so guess this is possible. When I called to…
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Timing belt illustration meaning?
As you may see at the example photo,there is an illustrations how the timing belt should be installed and there is a small arrow with the letter T that heading towards the middle point of the timing belt between the camshaft and the water pump(red…
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Does the Timing Chain Need to be Replaced on the 2008 Toyota Sequoia at 90,000 Miles?
The service manual that came with my vehicle recommends replacing the timing belt at 90,000 miles. It has a note at the bottom of the page though that this is for the 2uz-fe engine only. Apparently that's the 4.7 L, mine is the 5.7 L. I'm not a…
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Can a timing belt slip one notch?
Can a very high mileage ( 150,000 miles) timing belt stretch enough to slip one tooth so the the engine still runs but not full power? A friend said her car was not running well so took it to mechanic who took off a cover and said her timing belt…
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How precise do i have to align timing on a z16xep engine
I have an z16xep engine, from opel astra h 1.6 gasoline. I removed the timing belt and checked the timing marks. Then I put on the new timing belt about three times. Every time the marking on the lower sprocket does not exactly match. I do not have…
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How does this timing belt look like
I bought a used VW Golf Mk. II recently and I have to go on a trip soon. Does this timing belt look healthy? I do have some experience with cars, but not much with timing belts. The sticker on the car says it was replaced less than three years ago,…
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