VIDEO: Consider Mileage And Age On Timing Belts
Andrew Markel discusses timing belt replacement, and how service life must not only be measured in mileage, but also the age of the belt. Sponsored by Dayco.
Locking Down The Engine For Timing Belt Replacement
The relationship between the cam and crank is a critical one. You might say they are heavily dependent on each other for their survival because any slip-up and their union ends in catastrophe. Locking down engines for timing service is a necessity anytime you remove the crank or cam pulley or have to replace the belt itself.
The Three Main Reasons to Replace a Failed Water Pump or Timing Belt Simultaneously
If a customer comes in with a failed water pump or timing belt, it’s worth talking to them about replacing both parts at the same time even if the other part still works. There are three main reasons to replace the parts simultaneously.
GMB North America Releases New Timing Belt Kit
These complete timing belt and water pump kits will cover more than 50 million VIO.
Toyota V8 Timing Belt Service
Each of the various Toyota models that use the V8 have specific items that must be removed to allow access to the timing belt and allow room to remove the accessories, belt drives and timing covers.
Selling Timing Belt Replacement Jobs
When pricing the job, don’t overlook additional and necessary related sales. The timing belt drives the water pump on these engines. Although very reliable, I would consider it a bad bet to think the pump will last 180,000 miles.
PBT USA Offers Complete Kit For Timing Belt Replacement And Service
The timing gear holder is adjustable to suit gear diameters 4.5-6.5″.
Cam Alignment During Timing Belt Installation
The most common cause found with immediate illumination of the MIL associated to cam sensor codes has been misalignment between the rear cam gear and timing belt. Illumination of the MIL will occur with the cam being one tooth advanced or retarded.
Continental Adds New Part Numbers, Expanded Line Of Timing Belt Kits
Continental introduced 328 new part numbers to the North American automotive aftermarket during the fourth quarter of 2015, bringing the total for new part numbers in 2016 to 481. Included in the new offering of parts numbers are poly-V belts, timing belts, timing belt kits, hose and tensioners.
Tips for identifying timing belt, tensioner and idler failure
Courtesy of SKF When identifying timing belt, tensioner and idler failure, the first sign of wear is noise. For example, if the tensioner sounds bad, it’s usually bad. Start by listening to hear if any noise is coming from the timing cover or front assembly while the engine is running. Bad bearings make a high